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Country
  
United States

County
  
Chesterfield

Time zone
  
Eastern (EST) (UTC−5)

Elevation
  
200 m

Population
  
2,745 (2013)

Area code
  
843

State
  
South Carolina

Chartered
  
January 11, 1908

FIPS code
  
45-54025

Zip code
  
29728

Local time
  
Monday 1:05 PM

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Weather
  
16°C, Wind SW at 8 km/h, 33% Humidity

Area
  
11.4 km² (11.4 km² Land / 10 ha Water)

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Pageland is a town in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 2,760 at the 2010 census. It is home to the annual Pageland Watermelon Festival. Pageland's water tower features a watermelon on the tank, highlighting the importance of watermelons to the local economy.

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Map of Pageland, SC 29728, USA

Geography

Pageland is located in northwestern Chesterfield County at 34°46′17″N 80°23′30″W (34.771272, -80.391630). U.S. Route 601 passes through the town, leading north 18 miles (29 km) to Monroe, North Carolina, and southwest 20 miles (32 km) to Kershaw. Charlotte, North Carolina, is 41 miles (66 km) to the northwest via US 601 and US 74. South Carolina Highway 9 leads east from Pageland 19 miles (31 km) to Chesterfield and west 23 miles (37 km) to Lancaster. South Carolina Highway 151 leads south 8 miles (13 km) to Jefferson.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Pageland has a total area of 4.4 square miles (11.4 km2), of which 4.4 square miles (11.3 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km2), or 0.97%, is water.

Neighboring towns

  • Monroe, North Carolina – north
  • Mount Croghan, South Carolina – east
  • Jefferson, South Carolina – south
  • Lancaster, South Carolina – west
  • Demographics

    As of the census of 2000, there were 2,521 people, 964 households, and 641 families residing in the town. The population density was 575.4 people per square mile (222.2/km²). There were 1,071 housing units at an average density of 244.4/sq mi (94.4/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 54.34% White, 35.82% African American, 0.24% Native American, 0.99% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 7.22% from other races, and 1.35% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.77% of the population.

    There were 964 households out of which 30.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.4% were married couples living together, 20.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.5% were non-families. 28.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.06.

    In the town, the population was spread out with 25.5% under the age of 18, 11.9% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 19.2% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 92.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.9 males.

    The median income for a household in the town was $29,046, and the median income for a family was $33,214. Males had a median income of $24,826 versus $18,452 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,190. About 21.5% of families and 24.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 37.2% of those under age 18 and 25.4% of those age 65 or over.

    Politics

    In the South Carolina House of Representatives, Pageland is located in South Carolina's 53rd House district and is represented by Republican Richie Yow. In the South Carolina Senate, Pageland is located in Senate district 27 and represented by Democrat, and former 2010 candidate for governor, Vincent Sheheen.

    In the US House of Representatives, Pageland is entirely located in South Carolina's 7th Congressional District. As of the 2012 House elections, it is represented by Republican Tom Rice, who comes from Horry County. Pageland was formerly located in South Carolina's 5th Congressional District which was one of the seats that the Democrats lost to the Republicans during the 2010 election; before the 2010 election, congressman John M. Spratt had represented the district since 1983 but was defeated 55% to 45% by Republican Mick Mulvaney in 2010.

    Education

    The town's youth and children are provided with an education through the Chesterfield County School District as well as the private South Pointe Christian School.

    Northeastern Technical College, part of the South Carolina Technical College System, has a branch in Pageland.

    High schools

  • Central High School, Pageland
  • The central eagles has won six 2AA state championships. The central eagles have a great tradition of football winning four state titles (1989,1998,2003,2010). The have numerous upper state championships including 4 consecutively (2008,2009,2010,2011) the last four upper state championships were with head coach Joey Mangum. Mangum had a 75-20 record before deciding to retire after the 2011 championship vs Bishop England. After Mangum retired Coach Craig hatcher made his coaching debut against Dillon but came up short. Head coach Craig Hatcher's current record with the team stands at 30-16. The softball team won their first state title in 2011. Also the boys track team won their first state title in 2014, making them the first team in the history of South Carolina to win a state title without a track. The basketball team has one state championship appearance in (1992).

  • South Pointe Christian School, Pageland
  • Middle schools

  • New Heights Middle School, Jefferson
  • South Pointe Christian School, Pageland
  • Elementary schools

  • Pageland Elementary School, Pageland
  • South Pointe Christian School, Pageland
  • Primary schools

  • Petersburg Primary School, Pageland
  • South Pointe Christian School, Pageland
  • Local media

    The local newspaper is The Progressive Journal, which is published weekly on Tuesday. Pageland is also covered by The Link, which is published weekly on Tuesday.

    Notable people

  • Brett Griffin, NASCAR's best spotter. Spotting Clint Bowyer Elliott Sadler and Myatt Snider. University of South Carolina alumni. And Co-host of "Door, Bumper, clear" on Dirty Mo Radio.
  • Robbie Caldwell, former head football coach at Vanderbilt University, current offensive line coach at Clemson University, grew up in Pageland.
  • Justice Cunningham, football player selected in the 2013 NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts and Mr. Irrelevant
  • Corey Miller, football linebacker for the New York Giants
  • Patina Miller, Tony Award-winning actress and singer, former student of Central High School in Pageland
  • Van Lingle Mungo, baseball pitcher for the Major League Brooklyn Robins-Dodgers and New York Giants, also known for a song bearing his name
  • References

    Pageland, South Carolina Wikipedia