Lobeco, South Carolina facts for kids
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Lobeco
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Country | United States |
State | South Carolina |
County | Beaufort |
Elevation | 17 ft (5 m) |
Population
(2020)
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• Total | 292 |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP codes |
29931
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Area code(s) | 843, 854 |
Lobeco (pronounced luh-BEE-co) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located in Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States. Per the 2020 census, the population was 292.
Situated about 10 miles (12 km) north of Beaufort, it is a predominantly agricultural area that has retained its rural character. A small community area consisting of a library, post office, and produce market serve as an anchor for the surrounding community. It is served by U.S. Highway 21. Nearby communities include Dale, Seabrook, and Sheldon. Its zipcode is: 29931.
The community name comes from an acronym of Long, Bellamy, and Company.
Lobeco has a public library, a branch of the Beaufort County Library.
Demographics
Historical population | |||
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
2020 | 292 | — | |
U.S. Decennial Census 2020 |
2020 census
Race / Ethnicity | Pop 2020 | % 2020 |
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White alone (NH) | 99 | 33.90% |
Black or African American alone (NH) | 155 | 53.08% |
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 1 | 0.34% |
Asian alone (NH) | 4 | 1.37% |
Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
Some Other Race alone (NH) | 4 | 1.37% |
Mixed Race/Multi-Racial (NH) | 12 | 4.11% |
Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 17 | 5.82% |
Total | 292 | 100.00% |
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race.