South Lincolnton, Georgia

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Population in July 2007: 4,210.
Males: 2,078  (49.4%)
Females: 2,132  (50.6%)
Median resident age:

39.3 years
Georgia median age:

33.4 years

Zip code: 30817

Estimated median household income in 2022: $54,318 (it was $33,500 in 2000)
South Lincolnton:

$54,318
GA:

$72,837

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $27,939 (it was $14,881 in 2000)

South Lincolnton CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $206,990 (it was $70,000 in 2000)
South Lincolnton:

$206,990
GA:

$297,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $259,795; detached houses: $311,071; mobile homes: $134,567
March 2022 cost of living index in South Lincolnton: 84.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in South Lincolnton, GA (2000)
    • 2,98068.1%White alone
    • 1,30329.8%Black alone
    • 370.8%Two or more races
    • 290.7%Hispanic
    • 200.5%American Indian alone
    • 40.09%Asian alone
    • 30.07%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone
    • 20.05%Other race alone

Races in South Lincolnton detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Current Local Time: EST time zone

Land area: 104.2 square miles.

Population density: 40 people per square mile   (very low).

South Lincolnton, Georgia map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
South Lincolnton CCD:

0.8% ($577)
Georgia:

0.9% ($919)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Augusta, GA (29.1 miles , pop. 138,000).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Atlanta, GA (114.9 miles , pop. 416,474).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (590.6 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Lincolnton, GA (2.4 miles ),
Appling, GA (3.2 miles ),
Modoc, SC (3.3 miles ),
Parksville, SC (3.4 miles),
Plum Branch, SC (3.4 miles),
McCormick, SC (3.8 miles ),
Clarks Hill, SC (3.9 miles ),
Willington, SC (4.1 miles)

Latitude: 33.73 N, Longitude: 82.41 W

Distribution of median household income in South Lincolnton, GA in 2022
South Lincolnton satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.4%
Georgia:

2.9%
Most common industries in South Lincolnton, GA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (11.5%)
  • Health care (8.9%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (7.7%)
  • Educational services (5.9%)
  • Public administration (5.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (20.6%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (8.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.3%)
  • Repair & maintenance (5.1%)
  • Truck transportation (5.1%)
  • Wood products (3.8%)
  • Public administration (3.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (18.7%)
  • Educational services (11.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (8.9%)
  • Public administration (8.1%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (6.6%)
  • Used merchandise, gift, novelty, souvenir, other miscellaneous stores (4.5%)
  • Personal & laundry services (2.9%)
Most common occupations in South Lincolnton, GA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.2%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.4%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (5.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.9%)
  • Cashiers (3.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (12.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.5%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.0%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (5.0%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (4.6%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.6%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (8.9%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.7%)
  • Cashiers (6.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.3%)
  • Registered nurses (5.0%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.1%)

Average climate in South Lincolnton, Georgia

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

South Lincolnton, Georgia average temperatures South Lincolnton, Georgia average precipitation South Lincolnton, Georgia humidity South Lincolnton, Georgia wind speed South Lincolnton, Georgia snowfall South Lincolnton, Georgia sunshine South Lincolnton, Georgia clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 46.7. This is significantly better than average.

City:

46.7
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 24.2. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 18.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

24.2
U.S.:

33.3
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2002 was 0.0864. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 5.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.0864
U.S.:

0.0093

Tornado activity:

South Lincolnton-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Georgia state average. It is 6% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/31/1973, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 25.9 miles away from the South Lincolnton place center killed 7 people and injured 30 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 11/22/1992, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 5.6 miles away from the place center killed one person and injured 9 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

South Lincolnton-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Georgia state average. It is 1% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/2/1974 at 08:52:09, a magnitude 4.9 (4.3 MB, 4.9 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 10.8 miles away from South Lincolnton center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 203.8 miles away from the city center
On 11/22/1974 at 05:25:55, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB) earthquake occurred 142.7 miles away from South Lincolnton center
On 2/15/2014 at 03:23:38, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 19.0 miles away from the city center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 192.0 miles away from South Lincolnton center
On 11/30/1973 at 07:48:41, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB, 4.6 ML) earthquake occurred 168.1 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Lincoln County (6) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 2
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Tornadoes: 2, Drought: 1, Flood: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Storm: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near South Lincolnton:

  • LAKE CROSSING HEALTH CENTER (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; APPLING, GA)
  • PETRA HEALTH AND REHAB OF MCCORMICK, LLC (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; MC CORMICK, SC)
  • LUTHERAN HOSPICE OF UPPER SAVANNAH (Hospital, about 15 miles away; MC CORMICK, SC)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to South Lincolnton:

  • Augusta Technical College (about 30 miles; Augusta, GA; Full-time enrollment: 3,494)
  • Georgia Regents University (about 30 miles; Augusta, GA; FT enrollment: 6,862)
  • Aiken Technical College (about 36 miles; Graniteville, SC; FT enrollment: 2,107)
  • Lander University (about 36 miles; Greenwood, SC; FT enrollment: 2,870)
  • Piedmont Technical College (about 37 miles; Greenwood, SC; FT enrollment: 4,831)
  • University of South Carolina-Aiken (about 39 miles; Aiken, SC; FT enrollment: 2,815)
  • Anderson University (about 56 miles; Anderson, SC; FT enrollment: 2,510)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in South Lincolnton: Camp Daniel Marshall (A), Loco Volunteer Fire Department (B), Martins Crossroad Volunteer Fire Department (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in South Lincolnton include: Pine Grove Church (A), Saint Pauls Church (B), New Hope Baptist Church (C), Mulberry Church (D), Loco Church (E), Holiness Church (F), White Rock Church (G), Pleasant Grove Church (H), Loco Holiness Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Greenwood Cemetery (1), Hogan Cemetery (2), Saint Pauls Methodist Church Cemetery (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoir: Forest Lake (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Wells Creek (A), Little Creek (B), Grays Creek (C), Dry Fork Creek (D), Shriver Creek (E), Hamburg Branch (F), Rousseau Creek (G), Camp Creek (H), Dozier Branch (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lincoln County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.6 people
Georgia:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

65.1%
Whole state:

70.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

4.1%
Whole state:

4.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.1% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

13.5%
Whole state:

13.0%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

5.0%
Whole state:

6.1%

For population 15 years and over in South Lincolnton:

Marital status in South Lincolnton, GA
  • Never married: 24.1%
  • Now married: 57.5%
  • Separated: 1.4%
  • Widowed: 7.6%
  • Divorced: 10.8%

For population 25 years and over in South Lincolnton:

  • High school or higher: 72.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.8%
  • Unemployed: 4.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 35.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.3
Georgia average:

13.3

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for South Lincolnton, GA (based on Lincoln County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant2,27715
Mainline Protestant8767
Black Protestant3542
Other3-
None4,486-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 1
Here:

1.24 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:

1.91 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Here:

2.47 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:

0.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 4
This county:

4.95 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:

5.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 5
Lincoln County:

6.19 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:

7.41 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Lincoln County:

12.5%
Georgia:

10.4%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

30.5%
Georgia:

27.8%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

10.2%
Georgia:

14.6%

Strongest AM radio stations in South Lincolnton:

  • WGAC (580 AM; 5 kW; AUGUSTA, GA; Owner: WGAC LICENSE, LLC)
  • WLFJ (660 AM; daytime; 50 kW; GREENVILLE, SC; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WRDW (1480 AM; 10 kW; AUGUSTA, GA; Owner: WCHZ LICENSE, LLC)
  • WTEL (1630 AM; 10 kW; AUGUSTA, GA; Owner: WCHZ LICENSE, LLC)
  • WBAJ (890 AM; daytime; 50 kW; BLYTHEWOOD, SC; Owner: FAMILY FIRST)
  • WCSZ (1070 AM; 50 kW; SANS SOUCI, SC; Owner: WHYZ RADIO, L.P.)
  • WCEO (840 AM; daytime; 50 kW; COLUMBIA, SC; Owner: EASTERN BROADCASTING GROUP, INC.)
  • WCNN (680 AM; 50 kW; NORTH ATLANTA, GA; Owner: DICKEY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WSB (750 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WMAC (940 AM; 50 kW; MACON, GA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WBCU (1460 AM; 50 kW; UNION, SC)
  • WGST (640 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WCZZ (1090 AM; daytime; 5 kW; GREENWOOD, SC; Owner: KEENE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in South Lincolnton:

  • WPRW-FM (107.7 FM; MARTINEZ, GA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WAKB (96.9 FM; WRENS, GA; Owner: RADIO ONE OF AUGUSTA, LLC)
  • WCHZ (95.1 FM; HARLEM, GA; Owner: WCHZ LICENSE,LLC)
  • WBBQ-FM (104.3 FM; AUGUSTA, GA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WAFJ (88.3 FM; BELVEDERE, SC; Owner: RADIO TRAINING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WAEG (92.3 FM; EVANS, GA; Owner: RADIO ONE OF AUGUSTA, LLC)
  • WZNY (105.7 FM; AUGUSTA, GA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WKXC-FM (99.5 FM; AIKEN, SC; Owner: WGAC LICENSE, LLC)
  • WRFN (93.1 FM; WARRENTON, GA; Owner: WCHZ LICENSE, LLC)
  • WTHO-FM (101.7 FM; THOMSON, GA; Owner: CAMELLIA CITY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WKSP (96.3 FM; AIKEN, SC; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WXKT (100.1 FM; WASHINGTON, GA; Owner: SOUTHERN BROADCASTING COMPANIES, INC.)
  • WEKL (102.3 FM; AUGUSTA, GA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WLPE (91.7 FM; AUGUSTA, GA; Owner: AUGUSTA RADIO FELLOWSHIP INSTITUTE, INC.)
  • WKSX-FM (92.7 FM; JOHNSTON, SC; Owner: EDGEFIELD-SALUDA RADIO COMPANY, INC.)
  • WGOR (93.9 FM; MARTINEZ, GA; Owner: WGOR LICENSE, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around South Lincolnton:

  • WCES-TV (Channel 20; WRENS, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
  • WJBF (Channel 6; AUGUSTA, GA; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SO. CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WAGT (Channel 26; AUGUSTA, GA; Owner: WAGT TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WRDW-TV (Channel 12; AUGUSTA, GA; Owner: WRDW LICENSEE CORP.)
  • WFXG (Channel 54; AUGUSTA, GA; Owner: FISHER BROADCASTING - GEORGIA, L.L.C.)
  • W56EE (Channel 56; JOHNSTON, SC; Owner: DOVE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WAAU-LP (Channel 18; AUGUSTA, GA; Owner: THOMAS J. PIPER)
  • WBPI-LP (Channel 49; AUGUSTA, GA; Owner: WATCHMAN BROADCASTING PRODUCTIONS INTERNATIONAL, INC.)
  • W58CZ (Channel 58; AUGUSTA, GA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in South Lincolnton, GA
  • 45.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 43.6%Electricity
  • 5.7%Wood
  • 4.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 0.8%Other fuel
  • 0.4%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in South Lincolnton, GA
  • 47.1%Electricity
  • 34.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 13.7%Wood
  • 4.4%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


South Lincolnton compared to Georgia state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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