Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC

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2020 Population

167,587

1.56% 1-year growth

US Senator

Lindsey Graham

Republican Party

US Senator

Tim Scott

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

42.2

0.716% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

17.8%

2.01% 1-year increase

2020 Median Household Income

$51,514

6.53% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$145,600

12.2% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

66,306

2.76% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC had a population of 168k people with a median age of 42.2 and a median household income of $51,514. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC grew from 165,014 to 167,587, a 1.56% increase and its median household income grew from $48,358 to $51,514, a 6.53% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC are White (Non-Hispanic) (62.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (27.9%), White (Hispanic) (3.36%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.9%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.04%).

5.31% of the households in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.7% of the residents in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC are Northeastern Technical College (305 degrees awarded in 2020) and University of South Carolina-Lancaster (152 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC was $145,600, and the homeownership rate was 75%. Most people in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC was 2 cars per household.

Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC borders Matthews Town (South) PUMA, NC, Lumberton City PUMA, NC, Hoke, Richmond & Scotland Counties PUMA, NC, Monroe City PUMA, NC, Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC, York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC, Rock Hill City & Fort Mill Town PUMA, SC, Forest Acres City & Dentsville PUMA, SC, Kershaw, Richland (South) & Calhoun Counties PUMA, SC, Florence City PUMA, SC, and Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC.

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Diversity

Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC is home to a population of 168k people, from which 97.7% are citizens. As of 2020, 3.94% of Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC residents were born outside of the country (6.61k people).

In 2020, there were 2.23 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (105k people) in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 46.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.63k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC are Spanish (6,217 households), German (385 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (265 households).

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC

White (Non-Hispanic)
105k ± 196
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
46.8k ± 606
White (Hispanic)
5.63k ± 753

4.91%

Hispanic Population

8.22k people

4.91% of the people in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC are hispanic (8.22k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC as a share of the total population.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
6,217 households (3.94%)
German
385 households (0.244%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
265 households (0.168%)

5.31% of the households in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC was Spanish. 3.94% of the households in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

3.94%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

6.61k people

3.83%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

6.32k people

As of 2020, 3.94% of Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC residents (6.61k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC was 3.83%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.3

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 2.3

In 2020, the median age of all people in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC was 42.2. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 42, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 45. But people in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC are getting getting older. In 2019, the average age of all Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC residents was 42.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,742 ± 1,019 people
India
827 ± 704 people
Cuba
397 ± 489 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC was Mexico, the natal country of 1,742 Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC residents, followed by India with 827 and Cuba with 397.

Citizenship

97.7%

2020 Citizenship

97.8%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 97.7% of Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC was 97.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,625 ± 390
Gulf War (2001-)
1,688 ± 445
Gulf War (1990s)
1,376 ± 312

Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.15 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for South Carolina. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

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This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in South Carolina, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for South Carolina.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in South Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for South Carolina.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in South Carolina. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in South Carolina.

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Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for South Carolina.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of South Carolina across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC is $51,514. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC was Mount Pleasant Town PUMA, SC with a value of $80,467, followed by Charleston City PUMA, SC and York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC, with respective values of $72,562 and $72,224.

Males in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC have an average income that is 1.5 times higher than the average income of females, which is $42,357. The income inequality in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.454, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC employs 66.3k people. The largest industries in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC are Elementary & secondary schools (4,051 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,968 people), and Construction (3,185 people), and the highest paying industries are Banking & related activities ($132,584), Paint, coating, & adhesive manufacturing ($119,237), and Industrial & miscellaneous chemicals ($111,928).

Wages

Median Household Income

$51,514

2020 value

± $1,608

6.53%

1 Year Growth

± 4.91%

Households in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC have a median annual income of $51,514, which is less than the median annual income of $64,994 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $48,358 in 2019, which represents a 6.53% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

$63,744

Average Male Salary in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC

± $8,244

$42,357

Average Female Salary in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC

± $5,805

In 2020, full-time male employees in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC made 1.5 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC

Asian
$57,574 ± $39,643
White
$55,760 ± $6,591
Two or More Races
$44,100 ± $25,321

In 2020 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.03 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

0.454

2020 Wage GINI in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC

0.454

2019 Wage GINI in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC

In 2020, the income inequality in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC was 0.454 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.106% growth from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC was Mount Pleasant Town PUMA, SC with a value of $80,467, followed by Charleston City PUMA, SC and York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC, with respective values of $72,562 and $72,224.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 35 - 44

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

17.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC (28.8k out of 162k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 55 - 64.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
13,974 ± 1,083
Black
12,211 ± 908
Hispanic
2,042 ± 480

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

66.3k

2020 Value

2.76%

1 Year growth

± 2.76%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC grew at a rate of 2.76%, from 64.5k employees to 66.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,890 people), Customer service representatives (1,838 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,826 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC, by number of employees, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,890 people), Customer service representatives (1,838 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,826 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC has an unusually high number of residents working as Textile machine setters, operators, and tenders (13.1 times higher than expected), Weighers, measurers, checkers, & samplers, recordkeeping (7.69 times), and Sewing machine operators (7.23 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC, by average salary, are Human resources managers ($167,675), Chief executives & legislators ($159,538), and Financial managers ($136,654).

Industries

Employment by Industries

66.3k

2020 Value

2.76%

1 Year growth

± 2.76%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC grew at a rate of 2.76%, from 64.5k employees to 66.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,051 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,968 people), and Construction (3,185 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC, though some of these residents may live in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC, by number of employees, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,051 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,968 people), and Construction (3,185 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC has an unusually high number of Fiber, yarn, & thread mills (31.9 times higher than expected), Fabric mills, except knitting mills (25.5 times), and Carpet & rug mills (21.6 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC, by average salary, are Banking & related activities ($132,584), Paint, coating, & adhesive manufacturing ($119,237), and Industrial & miscellaneous chemicals ($111,928).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from South Carolina to other states, or from other states to South Carolina.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound South Carolina product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $38.2B, followed by Plastics/rubber ($32.1B) and Machinery ($26.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound South Carolina products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for South Carolina.

$285B

2020 Value in South Carolina

$613B

Projected 2050 Value in South Carolina

115% growth

In 2020, total outbound South Carolina trade was $285B. This is expected to increase 115% to $613B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound South Carolina trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from South Carolina to other states, or from other states to South Carolina.

Most Common Trade Partners

North Carolina
$30.1B
Georgia
$22.4B
Texas
$13.2B

In 2020, the top outbound South Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was North Carolina with $30.1B, followed by Georgia with $22.4B and Texas and $13.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that South Carolina shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in South Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 55.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (43.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.11%). The most partisan county was Allendale County, SC with 75.6% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott are the senators currently representing the state of South Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

South Carolina is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC. Showing the available data for South Carolina.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (55.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (43.4%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.11%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in South Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 55.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (43.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.11%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in South Carolina for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of South Carolina.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for South Carolina

55.1% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in South Carolina

Allendale County, SC
75.6% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
Pickens County, SC
74.6% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Oconee County, SC
73% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in South Carolina was Allendale County, SC with 75.6% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

The following map shows the counties in South Carolina colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from South Carolina

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for South Carolina.

Lindsey Graham

Senator from South Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2003

Tim Scott

Senator from South Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2013
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Jim DeMint.

Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott are the senators currently representing South Carolina.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in South Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from South Carolina

South Carolina is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for South Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC awarded 457 degrees. The student population of Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC is skewed towards women, with 1,126 male students and 2,149 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC are White (252 and 55.3%), followed by Black or African American (156 and 34.2%), Two or More Races (20 and 4.39%), and Hispanic or Latino (19 and 4.17%).

The largest universities in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC by number of degrees awarded are Northeastern Technical College (305 and 66.7%) and University of South Carolina-Lancaster (152 and 33.3%).

The most popular majors in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (148 and 32.4%), Pre-Nursing Studies (68 and 14.9%), and General Business (59 and 12.9%).

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
145 degree-majorss awarded
General Business
59 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
36 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 145 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Northeastern Technical College
305 degrees awarded
University of South Carolina-Lancaster
152 degrees awarded

In 2020, the Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC institution with the largest number of graduating students was Northeastern Technical College with 305 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

124

Degrees Awarded to Men

333

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 124 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC, which is 0.372 times less than the 333 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
252 degrees awarded
Black or African American
156 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
20 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC was White students. These 252 degrees mean that there were 1.62 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 156 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC was $145,600 in 2020, which is 0.634 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $129,800 to $145,600, a 12.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC is 75%, which is higher than the national average of 64.4%. People in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC have an average commute time of 28.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$145,600

2020 Median

± $6,866

$129,800

2019 Median

± $4,679

In 2020, the median property value in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC grew to to $145,600 from the previous year's value of $129,800.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC the largest share of households have a property value in the $300k - $400k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$51,514

Median Household Income

± $1,608

62.8k

Number of Households

± 2,158

In 2020, the median household income of the 62.8k households in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC grew to $51,514 from the previous year's value of $48,358.

The following chart displays the households in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

Rent vs Own

75%

2020 Homeownership

74.6%

2019 Homeownership

In 2020, 75% of the housing units in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 74.6%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.4%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

28.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC have a longer commute time (28.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.42% of the workforce in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (83.1%)
Carpooled (8.18%)
Worked At Home (5.4%)

In 2020, 83.1% of workers in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.18%) and those who worked at home (5.4%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

89.7% of the population of Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC has health coverage, with 42.1% on employee plans, 18.8% on Medicaid, 15.7% on Medicare, 11.6% on non-group plans, and 1.49% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in South Carolina was $7,311 in 2014. This is a 4.15% increase from the previous year ($7,020).

Primary care physicians in South Carolina see 1494 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.267% decrease from the previous year (1498 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1767 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 546 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Williamsburg County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (23.4%). Additionally, Union County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (46.8%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for South Carolina.

1,494 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in South Carolina

Primary care physicians in South Carolina see an average of 1,494 patients per year. This represents a 0.267% decrease from the previous year (1,498 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in South Carolina in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for South Carolina.

$7,311

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in South Carolina

$4,235

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,491

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,298

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in South Carolina (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.15%, from $7,020 to $7,311.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

10.3%

Uninsured

42.1%

Employer Coverage

18.8%

Medicaid

15.7%

Medicare

11.6%

Non-Group

1.49%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC grew by 4.57% from 9.87% to 10.3%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.