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Wade Hampton, SC

Wade Hampton is a census-designated place (CDP) in Greenville County, South Carolina, United States. It is named for American Civil War general and South Carolina governor Wade Hampton. Wade Hampton is part of the Greenville–Mauldin–Easley Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Wade Hampton is located in central Greenville County at 34°52′59″N 82°20′0″W (34.883084, -82.333227). It is bordered to the southwest by the city of Greenville and to the northeast by Taylors, an unincorporated community. U.S. Route 29 (Wade Hampton Boulevard) passes through the CDP, leading southwest 5 miles (8 km) to the center of Greenville and northeast 7 miles (11 km) to Greer.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 9.0 square miles (23.3 km²), of which 9.0 square miles (23.2 km²) are land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km²), or 0.55%, is water.

The French Bilingual School of South Carolina is located in Wade Hampton. The Greenville Saturday School (グリーンビル日本語補習授業校 Gurīnbiru Nihongo Hoshū Jugyō Kō), a Japanese Saturday supplementary school, holds its classes at the French Bilingual School. The school was scheduled to open in 1989. The school received $2,500 from the city council of Greenville.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $40,487, and the median income for a family was $54,106. Males had a median income of $40,528 versus $27,613 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $26,376. About 6.4% of families and 9.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.9% of those under age 18 and 5.3% of those age 65 or over.

Health and wellness are paramount in Wade Hampton, with the city offering various amenities and services to support the well-being of its residents. The AFC Bon Secours stands as a cornerstone in providing comprehensive healthcare services to the community. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Greenville County Parks Recreation & Tourism offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Planet Fitness, Gold's Gym, and Anytime Fitness. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Wade Hampton, such as the Croft Passage (Palmetto Trail) and Pacolet Nature Trail. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Wade Hampton, SC are Paris Mountain State Park, Conestee Nature Preserve, and Swamp Rabbit Trail.

Population: 20,703 (2023). ZIP code: 29615. Area code: 864. Elevation: 1,024 ft (312 m). Area: 8.92 sq mi (23.10 km²).

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Is Wade Hampton, SC a good place to live?

Wade Hampton is in Greenville County and is one of the best places to live in South Carolina. Living in Wade Hampton offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Wade Hampton, there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks.

What did Wade Hampton do for South Carolina?

Wade Hampton (born March 28, 1818, Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.—died April 11, 1902, Columbia, South Carolina) was a Confederate Civil War hero who restored white rule to South Carolina following Radical Reconstruction. After gaining office in the contested gubernatorial election of 1876, he served as the governor of South Carolina from 1877 to 1879. Born into an aristocratic plantation family, Hampton graduated from South Carolina College in 1836 and studied law. He never practiced, however, instead devoting himself to the management of his family’s landholdings in Mississippi and South Carolina.

Is Wade Hampton, SC a city?

Wade Hampton is a census-designated place (CDP) in Greenville County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 20,622 at the 2010 census. It is named for American Civil War general and South Carolina governor Wade Hampton. Wade Hampton is part of the Greenville–Mauldin–Easley Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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Wikipedia

South Carolina

AFC Bon Secours

Greenville County Parks Recreation & Tourism 

Planet Fitness

Gold's Gym 

Anytime Fitness

Croft Passage (Palmetto Trail) 

Pacolet Nature Trail

Paris Mountain State Park

Conestee Nature Preserve

Swamp Rabbit Trail

Niche

Britannica

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