Irmo, South Carolina

Town in South Carolina, United States

Irmo, South Carolina

Town

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Motto(s):

"Gateway to Lake Murray and Home of the Okra Strut"

Location in Richland County and the state of South Carolina.

Coordinates: 34°05′10″N 81°10′59″W﻿ / ﻿34.08611°N 81.18306°W﻿ / 34.08611; -81.18306
Country| United States
State| South Carolina
Counties| Lexington, Richland
Incorporated| December 24, 1890
Named for| C.J. Iredell and
H.C. Mosely[1]
Government

• Mayor| Bill Danielson
• Town Administrator| Courtney Dennis
Area

[2]

• Total| 6.86 sq mi (17.77 km2)
• Land| 6.86 sq mi (17.77 km2)
• Water| 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation

[3]

| 358 ft (109 m)
Population

(2020)[4]

• Total| 11,569
• Density| 1,660.54/sq mi (641.10/km2)
Time zone| UTC-5 (EST)
• Summer (DST)| UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code|

29063

Area code(s)| 803, 839
FIPS code| 45-35890[5]
GNIS feature ID| 1231420[3]
Demonym| Irmite
Website| www.townofirmosc.com

Irmo (/ˈərmoʊ/) is a town in Lexington and Richland counties, South Carolina, United States and a suburb of Columbia. It is part of the Columbia Metropolitan Statistical Area and is located 12 miles (19 km) northwest of the city center. The population of Irmo was 11,097 at the 2010 census.[6]

## History[edit]

Irmo was chartered on Christmas Eve in 1890 in response to the opening of the Columbia, Newberry and Laurens Railroad. The name of Irmo was the result of combining the names of Captain C.J. Iredell and Henry Moseley, two important figures in the founding of the town.

## Geography[edit]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 6.86 square miles (17.8 km2), all land.[2]

## Demographics[edit]

Historical population Census| Pop.| Note| %±

|
|
|

1900| 193| | —
1910| 267| | 38.3%
1920| 236| | −11.6%
1930| 365| | 54.7%
1940| 230| | −37.0%
1950| 281| | 22.2%
1960| 359| | 27.8%
1970| 517| | 44.0%
1980| 3,957| | 665.4%
1990| 11,280| | 185.1%
2000| 11,039| | −2.1%
2010| 11,097| | 0.5%
2020| 11,569| | 4.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[7][4]

### 2020 census[edit]

Irmo racial composition[8] Race  | Num.  | Perc.

|
|

White (non-Hispanic)  | 6,466  | 55.89%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)  | 3,518  | 30.41%
Native American | 42  | 0.36%
Asian | 241  | 2.08%
Pacific Islander | 29  | 0.25%
Other/Mixed | 610  | 5.27%
Hispanic or Latino | 663  | 5.73%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 11,569 people, 4,686 households, and 3,327 families residing in the town.

### 2000 census[edit]

As of the census of 2000, there are 11,039 people, 3,911 households, and 3,163 families residing in the town. The population density is 1,032.0/km² (2,670.2/mi²). There are 4,066 housing units at an average density of 380.1/km² (983.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 76.76% White, 20.16% African American, 0.25% Native American, 1.43% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 0.44% from other races, and 0.88% from two or more races. 1.42% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 3,911 households, out of which 47.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.9% were married couples living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.1% were non-families. 15.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.15.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 30.7% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 34.6% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 4.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.7 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $55,847, and the median income for a family was $62,005. Males had a median income of $41,054 versus $30,171 for females. The per capita income for the town was $22,312. About 3.3% of families and 4.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.4% of those under age 18 and 11.6% of those age 65 or over.

## Arts and culture[edit]

Okra Strut parade, 2008.

The Okra Strut is an annual festival started in 1973 as a fundraising effort for a new library. Named for the okra plant, events have included a charity golf tournament, street dance, live entertainment, a midway, cycling and running competitions, arts and crafts exhibits, and a parade.[9]

The Jacob Wingard Dreher House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[10]

Irmo has two public libraries, a branch of the Lexington County Public Library[11] and a branch of the Richland County Public Library.

## Government[edit]

As of December 2023, the town council includes:[12]

* Phyllis Coleman - council member
* Bill Danielson - mayor
* Erik Sickinger - mayor pro-tem
* Barb Waldman - council member

A town administrator, responsible primarily for the efficient operation of the town government, is appointed by the town council.[13]

## Education[edit]

Irmo Elementary serves grades K-5.[14]

Crossroads Intermediate School serves grade 6.

Irmo Middle School serves grades 6-8.

Irmo High School serves grades 9-12.

Dutch Fork Middle School serves grades 7-8

Dutch Fork High School serves Grades 9-12.

## Notable people[edit]

* Tyler Bass (born 1997) NFL kicker for Buffalo Bills, attended Dutch Fork High School
* Ben Bridwell (born 1978), singer for Band of Horses
* Alaina Coates (born 1995), professional basketball player for the Chicago Sky
* Danny Efland (born 1988), racing driver
* Leeza Gibbons (born 1957), talk show host
* Jalin Hyatt (born 2001), NFL wide receiver for the New York Giants
* Dustin Johnson (born 1984), professional golfer; attended Dutch Fork High School
* B.J. McKie (born 1977), minor league basketball player University of South Carolina
* Courtney Shealy (born 1977), swimmer, 2000 Olympic Gold Medalist
* E. Lee Spence (born 1947), pioneer underwater archaeologist and shipwreck historian
* Auden Tate (born 1997), NFL wide receiver for the Atlanta Falcons

## References[edit]

1. ^ "Irmo". South Carolina Encyclopedia. Retrieved November 27, 2023.
2. ^ a b "QuickFacts: Irmo town, South Carolina". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
3. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Irmo, South Carolina
4. ^ a b "Census Population API". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
5. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on December 27, 1996. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
6. ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Irmo town, South Carolina". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved January 14, 2013.
7. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Archived from the original on April 26, 2015. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
8. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 13, 2021.
9. ^ "The Irmo Okra Strut". Town of Irmo. Archived from the original on December 30, 2017. Retrieved December 30, 2017.
10. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
11. ^ "Locations". Lexington County Public Library. Retrieved September 28, 2022.
12. ^ "Council Directory". Town of Irmo, South Carolina. Retrieved December 16, 2023.
13. ^ "Town Council". Town of Irmo, South Carolina. Retrieved December 16, 2023.
14. ^ "Irmo Elementary / Homepage". Retrieved August 12, 2020.

## External links[edit]

* Town of Irmo official website
* Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce

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