Blythewood, South Carolina

"Blythewood" redirects here. For other uses, see Blythewood (disambiguation).

Town in South Carolina, United States

Blythewood, South Carolina

Town

Location in Richland County and the state of South Carolina.

Coordinates: 34°13′5″N 80°59′5″W﻿ / ﻿34.21806°N 80.98472°W﻿ / 34.21806; -80.98472
Country| United States
State| South Carolina
Counties| Richland, Fairfield
Government

• Type| Mayor–council government
• Mayor| Sloan Jarvis Griffin III
Area

[1]

• Total

| 10.71 sq mi (27.74 km2)
• Land| 10.63 sq mi (27.53 km2)
• Water| 0.08 sq mi (0.22 km2)
Elevation

[2]

| 505 ft (152 m)
Population

(2020)[3]

• Total

| 4,772
• Density| 448.96/sq mi (173.35/km2)
Time zone| UTC-5 (EST)
• Summer (DST)| UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code|

29016

Area codes| 803, 839
FIPS code| 45-07255[4]
GNIS feature ID| 1245688[2]
Website| www.townofblythewoodsc.gov

Blythewood is a town in Richland and Fairfield counties, South Carolina, United States; and a suburb of Columbia. As of the 2020 United States census, the population of the town was 4,772.[5]

## History

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Blythewood was originally named "Doko", a Native American term for a watering place. The town was named after Doko Depot, which was a stop along the railroad that ran between Charlotte and Columbia. In 1865, this railroad was destroyed by General Sherman. The town was rebuilt, and changed its name to Blythewood in 1877, after a local school called The Blythewood Female Institute. The school was later renamed "Blythewood Academy".[6]

The George P. Hoffman House, built in 1855, is the oldest extant house in Blythewood and is used as the city hall.[6] It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.[7]

## Geography

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Blythewood is located in the Piedmont region of South Carolina.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 9.8 square miles (25.3 km2), of which 9.7 square miles (25.1 km2) is land and 0.077 square miles (0.2 km2), or 0.79%. is water.[8]

### Climate

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Climate is characterized by warm temperatures and moderate precipitation throughout the year. The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "Cfa" (Humid Subtropical Climate).[9]

Climate data for Blythewood

Month  | Jan  | Feb  | Mar  | Apr  | May  | Jun  | Jul  | Aug  | Sep  | Oct  | Nov  | Dec  | Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)  | 12
(54)  | 14
(58)  | 19
(66)  | 24
(75)  | 28
(82)  | 31
(88)  | 33
(91)  | 32
(89)  | 29
(84)  | 24
(75)  | 19
(66)  | 14
(57)  | 23
(74)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)  | 0
(32)  | 2
(35)  | 6
(42)  | 10
(50)  | 15
(59)  | 19
(66)  | 21
(70)  | 21
(69)  | 17
(63)  | 11
(52)  | 6
(43)  | 2
(35)  | 11
(51)
Average precipitation mm (inches)  | 110
(4.2)  | 94
(3.7)  | 120
(4.6)  | 79
(3.1)  | 84
(3.3)  | 120
(4.6)  | 130
(5.2)  | 110
(4.5)  | 94
(3.7)  | 81
(3.2)  | 74
(2.9)  | 86
(3.4)  | 1,180
(46.4)
Average precipitation days  | 10  | 9  | 9  | 8  | 8  | 9  | 10  | 9  | 8  | 6  | 7  | 9  | 103
Source: Weatherbase[10]

## Demographics

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Historical population Census| Pop.| Note| %±

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|

1980| 92| | —
1990| 164| | 78.3%
2000| 170| | 3.7%
2010| 2,034| | 1,096.5%
2020| 4,772| | 134.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[11]

Blythewood is part of the Columbia, South Carolina, Metropolitan Statistical Area.

### 2020 census

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Blythewood, South Carolina – Racial and ethnic composition
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race. Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000[12] | Pop 2010[13] | Pop 2020[3] | % 2000  | % 2010  | 2020

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White alone (NH)  | 135  | 1,383  | 2,333  | 79.41%  | 67.99%  | 48.89%
Black or African American alone (NH)  | 31  | 540  | 1,851  | 18.24%  | 26.55%  | 38.79%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH)  | 0  | 8  | 13  | 0.00%  | 0.39%  | 0.27%
Asian alone (NH)  | 0  | 20  | 115  | 0.00%  | 0.98%  | 2.41%
Pacific Islander alone (NH)  | 0  | 1  | 6  | 0.00%  | 0.05%  | 0.13%
Some Other Race alone (NH)  | 0  | 2  | 29  | 0.00%  | 0.10%  | 0.61%
Mixed Race or Multi-Racial (NH)  | 0  | 23  | 201  | 0.00%  | 1.13%  | 4.21%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)  | 4  | 57  | 224  | 2.35%  | 2.80%  | 4.69%
Total | 170 | 2,034 | 4,772 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 4,772 people, 1,057 households, and 920 families residing in the town.[5]

### 2010

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As of the census of 2010, there were 3,148 people, 996 households residing in the town. The population density was 209.7 inhabitants per square mile (81.0/km2). The average median age was 39.3 The racial makeup of the town was 55% White, 41% African American, and 1.0% Asian. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.0% of the population.[5]

There were 723 households, out of which 42.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.0% were headed by married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.9% were non-families. 13.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.6% were someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.08.[14]

In the town, the population was spread out, with 28% below the age of 19, 15% from 20 to 29, 8% 30-39, 16% 40-49, 18% 50-59 and 15% who were 60 years of age or older. The median age was 39.3 years. 49% male and 51% female.[5]

The estimated median annual income for a household in the town was $90,444. The per capita income for the town was $38,077. About 1.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.0% of those under the age of 18.[5]

## Economy

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The US Headquarters for Spirax-Sarco Engineering is headquartered in Blythewood.

A $2 billion Scout Motors electric vehicle plant is planned. The Volkswagen subsidiary plans to build a 1,100-acre site that will employ 4,000 people and produce 200,000 vehicles annually by the end of 2026.[15]

## Education

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Blythewood has a public library, a branch of the Richland County Library.[16]

The schools in Richland School District 2 located directly in Blythewood are as follows:

* Blythewood High School [17]
* Westwood High School [18]
* Blythewood Middle School [19]
* Muller Road Middle School [20]
* Bethel-Hanberry Elementary School [21]
* Round Top Elementary School [22]
* Langford Elementary School [23]

## Infrastructure

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### Roads

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Blythewood Road is one of the main thoroughfares, intersecting Interstate 77 at Exit 27.

U.S. Route 21 also goes through Blythewood, intersecting Interstate 77 at exit 24.

## Notable people

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* Elizabeth Hawley Gasque \- first woman from South Carolina elected to the United States Congress
* Justin Bethel \- defensive back and special teams player for the Miami Dolphins
* Brandon Wilds \- former NFL running back
* Amaré Barno \- outside linebacker for the Carolina Panthers
* Cam Smith \- an American football cornerback for the Miami Dolphins of the NFL
* Alex Huntley \- an American football defensive tackle for the Miami Dolphins of the NFL[24]

## References

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1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Blythewood, South Carolina
3. ^ a b "P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Blythewood town". United States Census Bureau.
4. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on December 27, 1996. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
5. ^ a b c d e "P1: Census Bureau Data". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on September 10, 2022. Retrieved September 10, 2020.
6. ^ a b "Blythewood - Blythewood, South Carolina". www.scpictureproject.org. October 16, 2013. Archived from the original on March 1, 2020. Retrieved March 1, 2020.
7. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
8. ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Blythewood town, South Carolina". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on March 1, 2020. Retrieved January 14, 2013.
9. ^ Climate Summary for Blythewood, South Carolina Archived June 25, 2014, at the Wayback Machine. Weatherbase.com. Retrieved on January 30, 2017.
10. ^ "Weatherbase.com". Weatherbase. 2013. Archived from the original on October 24, 2013. Retrieved July 3, 2013. Retrieved on July 2, 2017.
11. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Archived from the original on July 1, 2021. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
12. ^ "P004 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Blythewood town, South Carolina". United States Census Bureau.
13. ^ "P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Blythewood town". United States Census Bureau.
14. ^ "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Blythewood town, South Carolina". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved January 14, 2013.
15. ^ "News stories of 2023: $2B Scout Motors EV plant planned in Blythewood". December 20, 2023.
16. ^ "Locations & Hours". Greenville County Library System. Archived from the original on June 8, 2019. Retrieved June 13, 2019.
17. ^ "Richland School District Two". Archived from the original on December 8, 2019. Retrieved March 1, 2020.
18. ^ "Richland School District Two". Archived from the original on December 9, 2019. Retrieved March 1, 2020.
19. ^ "Richland School District Two". Archived from the original on December 9, 2019. Retrieved March 1, 2020.
20. ^ "Richland School District Two". Archived from the original on December 10, 2019. Retrieved March 1, 2020.
21. ^ "Richland School District Two". Archived from the original on December 9, 2019. Retrieved March 1, 2020.
22. ^ "Richland School District Two". Archived from the original on December 10, 2019. Retrieved March 1, 2020.
23. ^ "Richland School District Two". Archived from the original on August 8, 2020. Retrieved March 1, 2020.
24. ^ "Alex Huntley". University of South Carolina Athletics. December 17, 2019. Retrieved May 15, 2025.

## External links

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* Town of Blythewood official website

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Municipalities and communities of Fairfield County, South Carolina, United States

County seat: Winnsboro

Towns|

* Blythewood‡
* Jenkinsville
* Ridgeway
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CDP|

* Winnsboro Mills

Unincorporated
communities|

* Adger
* Blackstock
* Blair
* Longtown
* Mitford
* Monticello
* Rion

Ghost town|

* Alston

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‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties

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County seat: Columbia

Cities|

* Cayce[a]
* Columbia[a]
* Forest Acres

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Towns|

* Arcadia Lakes
* Blythewood[a]
* Eastover
* Elgin[a]
* Irmo[a]

CDPs|

* Arthurtown
* Capitol View
* Dentsville
* Gadsden
* Hopkins
* Lake Murray of Richland
* Olympia
* St. Andrews
* Woodfield

Other
communities|

* Bookman
* Horrell Hill
* Pontiac
* Wateree

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