It is part of the Columbia, South Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area.

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 2,266 people, 890 households, and 652 families residing in the town.

There were 1,002 housing units at an average density of 311.2 per square mile (120.2/km2).

22.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

The South Congaree-Pine Ridge Branch of the Lexington County Public Library serves both communities.