Lobeco | |
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Coordinates: 32°33′10″N80°44′36″W / 32.55278°N 80.74333°W | |
Country | United States |
State | South Carolina |
County | Beaufort |
Area | |
• Total | 2.63 sq mi (6.80 km2) |
• Land | 2.63 sq mi (6.80 km2) |
• Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
Elevation | 17 ft (5 m) |
Population | |
• Total | 292 |
• Density | 111.24/sq mi (42.94/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP codes | 29931 |
Area codes | 843, 854 |
FIPS code | 45-42145 |
Lobeco (pronounced luh-BEE-co) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located in Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States. [3] According to the 2020 census, the population was 292. [4]
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. [5]
The community name comes from an acronym of Long, Bellamy, and Company. [6]
Lobeco has a public library, a branch of the Beaufort County Library. [7]
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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2020 | 292 | — | |
U.S. Decennial Census [8] 2020 [9] [2] |
Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2020 [9] | % 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% |
Other race alone (NH) | 4 | 1.37% |
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 12 | 4.11% |
Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 17 | 5.82% |
Total | 292 | 100.00% |