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'''Irmo''' is a small town or [[municipality]] located 12 miles outside of [[Columbia]], [[South Carolina]]. As of the [[2000]] census, the town had a total population of 11,039. |
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{{Infobox settlement |
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| official_name = Irmo, South Carolina |
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| named_for = C.J. Iredell and<br />H.C. Mosely<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.scencyclopedia.org/sce/entries/irmo/ |title= Irmo |publisher= South Carolina Encyclopedia |access-date= November 27, 2023 }}</ref> |
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| settlement_type = [[Town]] |
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| motto = "Gateway to Lake Murray and Home of the Okra Strut" |
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| image_skyline = Irmo, SC.png |
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| image_map = Richland County South Carolina incorporated and unincorporated areas Irmo highlighted.svg |
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| map_caption = Location in [[Richland County, South Carolina|Richland County]] and the state of [[South Carolina]]. |
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| subdivision_type = [[List of sovereign states|Country]] |
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| subdivision_type1 = [[U.S. state|State]] |
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| subdivision_type2 = [[List of counties in South Carolina|Counties]] |
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| subdivision_name = United States |
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| subdivision_name1 = [[South Carolina]] |
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| subdivision_name2 = [[Lexington County, South Carolina|Lexington]], [[Richland County, South Carolina|Richland]] |
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| government_type = |
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| leader_title = [[Mayor]] |
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| leader_name = Bill Danielson |
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| leader_title1 = [[City manager|Town Administrator]] |
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| leader_name1 = Courtney Dennis |
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| established_title = Incorporated |
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| established_date = December 24, 1890 |
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| area_total_km2 = 17.77 |
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| area_land_km2 = 17.77 |
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| area_water_km2 = 0.00 |
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| population_as_of = [[2020 United States Census|2020]] |
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| population_total = 11569 |
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| population_density_km2 = 641.10 |
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| timezone = [[Eastern Standard Time Zone|EST]] |
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| utc_offset = -5 |
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| timezone_DST = [[Eastern Daylight Time|EDT]] |
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| utc_offset_DST = -4 |
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| elevation_footnotes = <ref name=GNIS1/> |
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| elevation_ft = 358 |
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| coordinates = {{coord|34|05|10|N|81|10|59|W|region:US-SC|display=inline,title}} |
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| area_total_sq_mi = 6.86 |
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| area_land_sq_mi = 6.86 |
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| area_water_sq_mi = 0.00 |
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| postal_code_type = [[ZIP code]] |
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| postal_code = 29063 |
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| area_code = [[Area codes 803 and 839|803, 839]] |
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| blank_name = [[Federal Information Processing Standard|FIPS code]] |
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| blank_info = 45-35890<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=January 31, 2008|title=U.S. Census website|archive-date=December 27, 1996|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19961227012639/https://www.census.gov/|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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| blank1_name = [[Geographic Names Information System|GNIS]] feature ID |
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| blank1_info = 1231420<ref name=GNIS1>{{GNIS|1231420}}</ref> |
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| footnotes = |
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| blank2_name = [[Demonym]] |
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| blank2_info = Irmite |
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| website = {{official URL}} |
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| unit_pref = Imperial |
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| area_footnotes = <ref name="Census 2020">{{cite web|title=QuickFacts: Irmo town, South Carolina|url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/irmotownsouthcarolina/LND110220#LND110220|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=February 17, 2024}}</ref> |
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| population_density_sq_mi = 1660.54 |
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| image_flag = Irmo, SC Town Flag.gif |
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| image_seal = Irmo, SC Town Seal.jpg |
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|population_footnotes = <ref name="USCensusDecennial2020CenPopScriptOnly"/> |
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'''Irmo''' ({{IPAc-en|'|ər|m|oʊ}}) is a town in [[Lexington County, South Carolina|Lexington]] and [[Richland County, South Carolina|Richland]] counties, [[South Carolina]], United States, and a suburb of [[Columbia, South Carolina|Columbia]]. It is part of the Columbia [[Columbia, South Carolina metropolitan area|Metropolitan Statistical Area]] and is located {{convert|12|mi}} northwest of the city center. The population of Irmo was 11,569 at the [[2020 United States Census|2020 census]].<ref name="USCensusDecennial2020CenPopScriptOnly">{{cite web|url=https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/pl?get=P1_001N,NAME&for=place:*&in=state:45&key=5ccd0821c15d9f4520e2dcc0f8d92b2ec9336108|title=Census Population API|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=October 15, 2022}}</ref> |
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== Geography == |
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[[Image:SCMap-doton-Irmo.PNG|right|Location of Irmo, South Carolina]] |
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Irmo is located at 34°5'33" North, 81°11'10" West (34.092629, -81.186073){{GR|1}}. |
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==History== |
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According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of 10.7 [[square kilometer|km²]] (4.1 [[square mile|mi²]]). None of the area is covered with water. |
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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. |
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==Geography== |
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According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|6.86|mi2|sqkm}}, all land.<ref name="Census 2020"/> |
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As of the [[census]]{{GR|2}} 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 (U.S. Census)|White]], 20.16% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.25% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 1.43% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.08% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.44% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 0.88% from two or more races. 1.42% of the population are [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race. |
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==Demographics== |
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There are 3,911 households out of which 47.7% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.9% are [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 12.0% have a female householder with no husband present, and 19.1% are non-families. 15.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 2.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.81 and the average family size is 3.15. |
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{{US Census population |
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|1900= 193 |
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|1910= 267 |
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|1920= 236 |
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|1930= 365 |
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|1940= 230 |
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|1950= 281 |
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|1960= 359 |
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|1970= 517 |
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|1980= 3957 |
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|1990= 11280 |
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|2000= 11039 |
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|2010= 11097 |
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|2020= 11569 |
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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015|archive-date=April 26, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150426102944/http://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="USCensusDecennial2020CenPopScriptOnly">{{cite web|url=https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/pl?get=P1_001N,NAME&for=place:*&in=state:45&key=5ccd0821c15d9f4520e2dcc0f8d92b2ec9336108|title=Census Population API|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=October 15, 2022}}</ref> |
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===2020 census=== |
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In the town the population is 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 are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 34 years. For every 100 females there are 93.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 88.7 males. |
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{| class="wikitable" |
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|+Irmo racial composition<ref>{{Cite web|title=Explore Census Data|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=1600000US4535890&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2|access-date=December 13, 2021|website=data.census.gov}}</ref> |
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!Race |
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!Num. |
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!Perc. |
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|[[White (U.S. Census)|White]] (non-Hispanic) |
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|6,466 |
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|55.89% |
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|[[African American (U.S. Census)|Black or African American]] (non-Hispanic) |
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|3,518 |
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|30.41% |
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|[[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]] |
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|42 |
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|0.36% |
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|[[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]] |
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|241 |
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|2.08% |
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|[[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]] |
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|29 |
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|0.25% |
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|[[Race (United States Census)|Other/Mixed]] |
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|610 |
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|5.27% |
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|[[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] |
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|663 |
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|5.73% |
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As of the [[2020 United States census]], there were 11,569 people, 4,686 households, and 3,327 families residing in the town. |
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As of 2023, of the 11,519 people, about 7,550 are in Richland County and about 4,019 are in Lexington County.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://info2.scdot.org/GISMapping/GISMapdl/Lexington_County.pdf|title=General Highway System Lexington County, South Carolina|publisher=[[South Carolina Department of Transportation]]|date=February 2023|access-date=2024-10-25}}</ref> |
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The median income for a household in the town is $55,847, and the median income for a family is $62,005. Males have a median income of $41,054 versus $30,171 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town is $22,312. 4.3% of the population and 3.3% of families are below the [[poverty line]]. Out of the total population, 4.4% of those under the age of 18 and 11.6% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. |
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== Festivals == |
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Irmo is home to the annual [http://www.irmookrastrut.com Okra Strut]. |
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===2000 census=== |
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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. |
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Irmo was chartered on Christmas Eve in 1890 in response to the opening of the CN&L Railroad. The strange 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. |
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There were 3,911 households, out of which 47.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.9% were [[Marriage|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. |
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== External links == |
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{{Geolinks-US-cityscale|34.092629|-81.186073}} |
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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. |
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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. |
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==Arts and culture== |
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[[File:US Navy 080927-N-2539L-100 Rear Adm. John Goodwin, commander of Naval Air Forces Atlantic, rides in the Irmo Okra Strut parade during the 2008 Columbia Navy Week.jpg|thumb|Okra Strut parade, 2008.]] |
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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 (fair)|midway]], cycling and running competitions, arts and crafts exhibits, and a parade.<ref>{{cite web | title = The Irmo Okra Strut | publisher = Town of Irmo | url = http://www.irmoinfo.com/okrastrut.html | access-date = December 30, 2017 | archive-date = December 30, 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20171230172038/http://www.irmoinfo.com/okrastrut.html | url-status = live }}</ref> |
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The [[Jacob Wingard Dreher House]] is listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places listings in Lexington County, South Carolina|National Register of Historic Places]].<ref name="nris">{{NRISref|version=2009a}}</ref> |
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Irmo has two public libraries, a branch of the [[Lexington County Public Library]]<ref>{{cite web | url=https://lexcolibrary.com/locations| title=Locations| publisher=Lexington County Public Library | access-date=September 28, 2022}}</ref> and a branch of the Richland County Public Library. |
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==Government== |
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As of May 2025, the town council includes:<ref>{{cite web | title = Council Directory | publisher = Town of Irmo, South Carolina | url = https://www.townofirmosc.com/government/council_directory.php | accessdate = December 16, 2023}}</ref> |
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*Bill Danielson - Mayor |
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*Dr. Barb Waldman - Mayor Pro-Tem |
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*Phyllis Coleman - Council Member |
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*Gabriel Penfield - Council Member |
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A town administrator, responsible primarily for the efficient operation of the town government, is appointed by the town council.<ref>{{cite web | title = Town Council | publisher = Town of Irmo, South Carolina | url = https://www.townofirmosc.com/government/town_council_update.php | accessdate = December 16, 2023}}</ref> |
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==Education== |
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The school district is [[Lexington School District 5]]<!--UNI 02820--> for all parts of Irmo.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st45_sc/schooldistrict_maps/c45079_richland/DC20SD_C45079.pdf|title=2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Richland County, SC|publisher=[[U.S. Census Bureau]]|access-date=2024-10-25}} - [https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st45_sc/schooldistrict_maps/c45079_richland/DC20SD_C45079_SD2MS.txt Text list]</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st45_sc/schooldistrict_maps/c45063_lexington/DC20SD_C45063.pdf|title=2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Lexington County, SC|publisher=[[U.S. Census Bureau]]|access-date=2024-10-25}} - [https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st45_sc/schooldistrict_maps/c45063_lexington/DC20SD_C45063_SD2MS.txt Text list]</ref> |
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Schools in the city limits include: |
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* Irmo Elementary School serves grades K-5.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Irmo Elementary / Homepage |url= https://www.lexrich5.org/ies |access-date=August 12, 2020 }}</ref> |
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* H. E. Corley Elementary School |
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* Dutch Fork Elementary School |
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Schools in proximity to Irmo, with "Irmo" in their names, and/or with Irmo postal addresses, but not in the city limits: |
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* Crossroads Intermediate School serves grade 6.<ref name=LexingtonCoHwymap>{{cite web|url=https://info2.scdot.org/GISMapping/GISMapdl/Lexington_County.pdf|title=General Highway System Lexington County, South Carolina|publisher=[[South Carolina Department of Transportation]]|date=February 2023|access-date=2024-10-25}} - 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> |
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* Irmo Middle School serves grades 6-8.<ref name=LexingtonCoHwymap/> |
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* [[Irmo High School]] serves grades 9-12.<ref name=LexingtonCoHwymap/> |
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* Dutch Fork Middle School serves grades 7-8<ref name=RichlandCoHwymap>{{cite web|url=https://info2.scdot.org/GISMapping/GISMapdl/Richland_County.pdf|title=General Highway System Richland County, South Carolina|publisher=[[South Carolina Department of Transportation]]|date=June 2023|access-date=2024-10-25}} - 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> |
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* [[Dutch Fork High School]] serves Grades 9-12.<ref name=RichlandCoHwymap/> |
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==Notable people== |
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* [[Tyler Bass]] (born 1997), NFL kicker for Buffalo Bills, attended Dutch Fork High School |
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* [[Harold Boulware]] (born 1913), chief counsel for the South Carolina [[NAACP]], one of the prosecuting attorneys in [[Briggs v. Elliott|''Briggs v. Elliott'' (1952)]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Harold Boulware |url=https://www.nps.gov/people/harold-boulware.htm |website=National Park Service |access-date=10 April 2025}}</ref> |
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* [[Ben Bridwell]] (born 1978), singer for Band of Horses |
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* [[Alaina Coates]] (born 1995), professional basketball player for the Chicago Sky |
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* [[Danny Efland]] (born 1988), racing driver |
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* [[Nick Emmanwori]] (born 2004), NFL safety<ref>{{Cite web |title=Emmanwori gives back to local families, just in time for Thanksgiving |url=https://247sports.com/college/south-carolina/article/south-carolina-football-nick-emmanwori-turkey-giveaway-roys-grille-240479678/ |access-date=2025-01-26 |website=247Sports |language=en}}</ref> |
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* [[Leeza Gibbons]] (born 1957), talk show host |
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* [[Jalin Hyatt]] (born 2001), NFL wide receiver for the New York Giants |
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* [[Dustin Johnson]] (born 1984), professional golfer; attended [[Dutch Fork High School]] |
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* [[B.J. McKie]] (born 1977), minor league basketball player [[University of South Carolina]] |
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* [[Courtney Shealy]] (born 1977), swimmer, 2000 Olympic Gold Medalist |
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* [[E. Lee Spence]] (born 1947), pioneer underwater archaeologist and shipwreck historian |
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* [[Auden Tate]] (born 1997), NFL wide receiver for the [[Atlanta Falcons]] |
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==References== |
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{{reflist}} |
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==External links== |
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* {{official website|1=https://www.townofirmosc.com/|2=Town of Irmo official website}} |
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* [http://www.greaterirmochamber.com/ Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce] |
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Latest revision as of 13:52, 26 May 2025
Irmo, South Carolina | |
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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 | |
Country | United States |
State | South Carolina |
Counties | Lexington, Richland |
Incorporated | December 24, 1890 |
Named after | C.J. Iredell and H.C. Mosely[1] |
Government | |
• Mayor | Bill Danielson |
• Town Administrator | Courtney Dennis |
Area | |
• 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 | 358 ft (109 m) |
Population | |
• 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 |
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 11,569 at the 2020 census.[4]
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]Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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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[6][4] |
2020 census
[edit]Race | Num. | Perc. |
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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.[8]
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.[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 May 2025, the town council includes:[12]
- Bill Danielson - Mayor
- Dr. Barb Waldman - Mayor Pro-Tem
- 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.[13]
Education
[edit]The school district is Lexington School District 5 for all parts of Irmo.[14][15]
Schools in the city limits include:
- Irmo Elementary School serves grades K-5.[16]
- 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.[17]
- Irmo Middle School serves grades 6-8.[17]
- Irmo High School serves grades 9-12.[17]
- Dutch Fork Middle School serves grades 7-8[18]
- Dutch Fork High School serves Grades 9-12.[18]
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)[19]
- 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[20]
- 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]- ^ "Irmo". South Carolina Encyclopedia. Retrieved November 27, 2023.
- ^ a b "QuickFacts: Irmo town, South Carolina". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Irmo, South Carolina
- ^ a b c "Census Population API". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on December 27, 1996. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Archived from the original on April 26, 2015. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 13, 2021.
- ^ "General Highway System Lexington County, South Carolina" (PDF). South Carolina Department of Transportation. February 2023. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
- ^ "The Irmo Okra Strut". Town of Irmo. Archived from the original on December 30, 2017. Retrieved December 30, 2017.
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
- ^ "Locations". Lexington County Public Library. Retrieved September 28, 2022.
- ^ "Council Directory". Town of Irmo, South Carolina. Retrieved December 16, 2023.
- ^ "Town Council". Town of Irmo, South Carolina. Retrieved December 16, 2023.
- ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Richland County, SC" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved October 25, 2024. - Text list
- ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Lexington County, SC" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved October 25, 2024. - Text list
- ^ "Irmo Elementary / Homepage". Retrieved August 12, 2020.
- ^ a b c "General Highway System Lexington County, South Carolina" (PDF). South Carolina Department of Transportation. February 2023. Retrieved October 25, 2024. - 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.
- ^ a b "General Highway System Richland County, South Carolina" (PDF). South Carolina Department of Transportation. June 2023. Retrieved October 25, 2024. - 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.
- ^ "Harold Boulware". National Park Service. Retrieved April 10, 2025.
- ^ "Emmanwori gives back to local families, just in time for Thanksgiving". 247Sports. Retrieved January 26, 2025.