Prosperity, South Carolina
| Prosperity, South Carolina | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
| Motto: "Equal to the Name" | |
 Location of Prosperity, South Carolina |
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| Coordinates: 34°12′38″N 81°32′4″W / 34.21056°N 81.53444°WCoordinates: 34°12′38″N 81°32′4″W / 34.21056°N 81.53444°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Newberry |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.1 sq mi (5.5 km2) |
| • Land | 2.1 sq mi (5.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 541 ft (165 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 1,180 |
| • Density | 495.9/sq mi (191.5/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 29127 |
| Area code(s) | 803 |
| FIPS code | 45-58705 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1250259 |
| Website | www.prosperitysc.com |
Prosperity is a town in Newberry County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 1,180 at the 2010 census.
Prosperity is located at 34°12′38″N 81°32′4″W / 34.21056°N 81.53444°W (34.210657, -81.534347).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.1 square miles (5.5 km²), all of it land.
According to tradition, the name stems from the first settlers' anticipation of prosperity.
The Jacob Bedenbaugh House, Howard Junior High School, and Prosperity Cemetery are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,047 people, 415 households, and 293 families residing in the town. The population density was 495.9 people per square mile (191.6/km²). There were 456 housing units at an average density of 216.0 per square mile (83.4/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 53.20% White, 44.79% African American, 0.67% Asian, 0.48% Pacific Islander, 0.19% from other races, and 0.67% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.39% of the population.
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