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Jefferson, South Carolina
Town · Population 788 · #164 in South Carolina
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About Jefferson
Jefferson, SC is a tiny community located in northeastern South Carolina, home to 788 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Jefferson is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 1.8 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 438 residents per square mile.
📰 Jefferson News Today
- Driver killed after van rear-ends tractor-trailer on Chesterfield County road WCNC · Aug 4
- New golf resort in South Carolina to open for preview play in October Golfweek · Aug 11
- Sue (Newman) Carver Obituary | Flemming Funeral Home | Pageland, SC Tribute Archive · Aug 15
- Driver dies after rear-ending tractor-trailer in Chesterfield County, troopers say WBTV · Aug 4
- Carolina Rush expands Jefferson Project by 2,52... pluang.com · Aug 11
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Jefferson Unique
- One of 17 places in the US named Jefferson — but the South Carolina one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northeastern South Carolina, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of South Carolina — one of 475 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 13 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Jefferson
- Jefferson Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Jefferson
- Jefferson Elementary
- New Heights Middle
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateSouth Carolina
TypeTown
Population (2024)788
Rank in state#164 of 271
Land area1.8 sq mi
Density438/sq mi
Coordinates34.6512, -80.3841