Olar, SC

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Population
201
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
204 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$90,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,188/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$27,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Olar is a tiny, peaceful community in Bamberg County, home to around 200 residents. Centered around the crossroads of U.S. 321 and Highway 64, the town offers plenty of open space, quiet country roads, and a deep sense of local history, including the historic 1850s Mizpah Methodist Church nearby. While life here moves at a slow and easy pace, everyday errands and groceries are only a short drive away in neighboring Barnwell and Denmark. It is a simple, relaxed place to put down roots if you love rural living.

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