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Olar, South Carolina
Town · Population 206 · #231 in South Carolina
About Olar
Olar is a tiny community in southern South Carolina, home to 206 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Olar is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.79 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 261 residents per square mile.
📰 Olar News Today
- Denmark-Olar High School (SC) Girls Basketball MaxPreps · Aug 13
- Barbara Fennell Smith Obituary Nov 2, 2025 briceherndonfuneralhome.com · Nov 2
- Nell O'Rear Obituary (2026) - Olar, SC - Folk Funeral Home, Inc. - Denmark Legacy obituary · Jun 13
- Olar, South Carolina Population 2026 World Population Review · Aug 16
- Denmark-Olar Varsity Football @ Hardeeville MaxPreps · Jul 14
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What Makes Olar Unique
- The only place in America named Olar — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southern 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
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateSouth Carolina
TypeTown
Population (2024)206
Rank in state#231 of 271
Land area0.79 sq mi
Density261/sq mi
Coordinates33.1799, -81.1853