Irmo, South Carolina
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Irmo (Template:IPAc-en) 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 Template:Convert northwest of the city center. The population of Irmo was 11,569 at the 2020 census.<ref name="USCensusDecennial2020CenPopScriptOnly">Template:Cite web</ref>
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 Template:Convert, all land.<ref name="Census 2020"/>
Demographics
[edit]2020 census
[edit]| 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.
As of 2023, of the 11,519 people, about 7,550 are in Richland County and about 4,019 are in Lexington County.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
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
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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.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
The Jacob Wingard Dreher House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.<ref name="nris">Template:NRISref</ref>
Irmo has two public libraries, a branch of the Lexington County Public Library<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> and a branch of the Richland County Public Library.
Government
[edit]As of March 2024, the town council includes:<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
- Bill Danielson - Mayor
- Erik Sickinger - Mayor Pro-Tem
- Barb Waldman - Council Member
- Phyllis Coleman - Council Member
- Gabriel Penfield - Council Member
A town administrator, responsible primarily for the efficient operation of the town government, is appointed by the town council.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Education
[edit]The school district is Lexington School District 5 for all parts of Irmo.<ref>Template:Cite web - Text list</ref><ref>Template:Cite web - Text list</ref>
Schools in the city limits include:
- Irmo Elementary School serves grades K-5.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
- H. E. Corley Elementary School
- Dutch Fork Elementary School
Schools in proximity to Irmo, with "Irmo" in their names, and/or with Irmo postal addresses, but not in the city limits:
- Crossroads Intermediate School serves grade 6.<ref name=LexingtonCoHwymap>Template:Cite web - The schools are not directly shown on the map, but comparing their locations with the map shows they are not in the Irmo city limits.</ref>
- Irmo Middle School serves grades 6-8.<ref name=LexingtonCoHwymap/>
- Irmo High School serves grades 9-12.<ref name=LexingtonCoHwymap/>
- Dutch Fork Middle School serves grades 7-8<ref name=RichlandCoHwymap>Template:Cite web - The school is not directly shown on the map, but comparing its location with the map shows it is not in the Irmo city limits.</ref>
- Dutch Fork High School serves Grades 9-12.<ref name=RichlandCoHwymap/>
Notable people
[edit]- Tyler Bass (born 1997), NFL kicker for Buffalo Bills, attended Dutch Fork High School
- Harold Boulware (born 1913), chief counsel for the South Carolina NAACP, one of the prosecuting attorneys in Briggs v. Elliott (1952)<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
- 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
- Nick Emmanwori (born 2004), NFL safety<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
- 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
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