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Lesslie, South Carolina
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Country United States
State South Carolina
County York
Area
 • Total 6.11 sq mi (15.83 km2)
 • Land 6.06 sq mi (15.70 km2)
 • Water 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km2)
Elevation
702 ft (214 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 3,068
 • Density 506.02/sq mi (195.36/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
Zip Code
29730, 29704
Area code(s) 803
FIPS code 45-41065
GNIS feature ID 1223879

Lesslie is a census-designated place located in York County, South Carolina, United States, southeast of the city of Rock Hill. In 2010, Lesslie had a total population of 2,882 people.

While Lesslie is sometimes considered to be a town, it is not incorporated and does not have a town council or mayor. Lesslie is a fast-growing suburban area a part of the Charlotte Metro along Interstate 77, which can be accessed from exits 75 and 77.

Geography

Lesslie is located approximately 3 miles (4.8 km) southeast from Rock Hill, at 34°53'25" North, 80°57'23" West.

Lesslie has a total area of 6.0 square miles (16 km2), and an elevation of 701 feet (214 m).

Climate and meteorology

Lesslie has a Humid subtropical climate, Cfa in the Köppen climate classification, characterized as humid, wet summers and cool, dry winters. The coldest temperature in the area was -6 °F while the warmest was 108 °F, both recorded at the Rock Hill Municipal Airport. Lesslie receives a large amount of precipitation throughout the year, with at least 3.3 in (84 mm) of precipitation occurring each month on average.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 3,068
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

Lesslie racial composition
Race Num. Perc.
White (non-Hispanic) 2,329 75.91%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic) 328 10.69%
Native American 51 1.66%
Asian 56 1.83%
Pacific Islander 1 0.03%
Other/Mixed 141 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 162 5.28%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 3,068 people, 1,127 households, and 852 families residing in the CDP.

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