Lancaster, SC

Census Place

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2023 Population

8,738

1.7% 1-year growth

US Senator

Lindsey Graham

Republican Party

US Senator

Tim Scott

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

38.2

7.3% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

27.5%

12.8% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$43,234

14.6% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$226,300

16.5% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

3,437

1.87% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Lancaster, SC had a population of 8.74k people with a median age of 38.2 and a median household income of $43,234. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Lancaster, SC grew from 8,592 to 8,738, a 1.7% increase and its median household income grew from $37,714 to $43,234, a 14.6% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Lancaster, SC are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (46.1%), White (Non-Hispanic) (35.7%), Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (7.72%), Other (Hispanic) (3.38%), and White (Hispanic) (3.2%).

None of the households in Lancaster, 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.

91.9% of the residents in Lancaster, SC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Lancaster, SC are University of South Carolina-Lancaster (154 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2023, the median property value in Lancaster, SC was $226,300, and the homeownership rate was 44.3%.

Most people in Lancaster, SC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Lancaster, SC was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Lancaster, SC is home to a population of 8.74k people, from which 91.9% are citizens. As of 2023, 10.6% of Lancaster, SC residents were born outside of the country (929 people).

In 2023, there were 1.29 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.03k people) in Lancaster, SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.12k White (Non-Hispanic) and 675 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

91.9%

2023 Citizenship

95.4%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 91.9% of Lancaster, SC residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Lancaster, SC was 95.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lancaster, SC

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
4.03k ± 594
White (Non-Hispanic)
3.12k ± 563
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
675 ± 443

14.3%

Hispanic Population

1.25k people

14.3% of the people in Lancaster, SC are hispanic (1.25k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Lancaster, SC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for South Carolina.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
63,986 ± 6,172 people
India
20,779 ± 3,532 people
Honduras
17,281 ± 3,222 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 63,986 South Carolina residents, followed by India with 20,779 and Honduras with 17,281.

Foreign-Born Population

10.6%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

929 people

7.27%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

625 people

As of 2023, 10.6% of Lancaster, SC residents (929 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Lancaster, SC was 7.27%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
126 ± 97
Vietnam
94 ± 56
Gulf War (1990s)
49 ± 65

Lancaster, SC has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.34 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Lancaster, SC employs 3.44k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Lancaster, SC were Manufacturing (695 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (522 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (466 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($122,857), Information ($89,318), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($69,531).

Employment

Occupations

3.44k

2023 Value

± 453

1.87%

1 Year growth

± 18.1%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Lancaster, SC grew at a rate of 1.87%, from 3.37k employees to 3.44k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lancaster, SC, are Production Occupations (516 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (363 people), and Management Occupations (360 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lancaster, SC.

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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

3.44k

2023 Value

± 453

1.87%

1 Year growth

± 18.1%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Lancaster, SC grew at a rate of 1.87%, from 3.37k employees to 3.44k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lancaster, SC, are Manufacturing (695 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (522 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (466 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lancaster, SC, though some of these residents may live in Lancaster, SC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$43,750

Median earning men ± $10,188

$36,417

Median earning women ± $5,072

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($65,536), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($63,833), and Wholesale Trade ($63,365).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($61,736), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($42,607), and Wholesale Trade ($41,458).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

2.54%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.26M people employed in South Carolina. This represents a 2.54% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.4%.

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

Education

In 2023, universities in Lancaster, SC awarded 154 degrees. The student population of Lancaster, SC in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 986 male students and 1,342 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Lancaster, SC are White (114 and 74%), followed by Black or African American (20 and 13%), Hispanic or Latino (13 and 8.44%), and Two or More Races (5 and 3.25%).

The largest universities in Lancaster, SC by number of degrees awarded are University of South Carolina-Lancaster (154 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Lancaster, SC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (111 and 72.1%), General Business (26 and 16.9%), and Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (13 and 8.44%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Lancaster, SC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 75.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 69.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 2,328 (42.4% men and 57.6% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 2,328 students enrolled in Lancaster, SC, 42.4% men and 57.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,543 records, of which 56.8% were women and 43.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
111 degrees awarded
General Business
26 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
13 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Lancaster, SC was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 111 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

University of South Carolina-Lancaster

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

154 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of South Carolina-Lancaster with 154 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 57 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Lancaster, SC, which is 0.588 times less than the 97 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 114 degrees mean that there were 5.7 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 20 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 2-year ($7,158) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($400) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,600) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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

Measure

In 2023, 0.922% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.743% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (1.19M), Some college (897k), and Bachelors Degree (746k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Lancaster, SC was $226,300 in 2023, which is 0.746 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $194,300 to $226,300, a 16.5% increase. The homeownership rate in Lancaster, SC is 44.3%, which is lower than the national average of 65%.

People in Lancaster, SC have an average commute time of 25.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lancaster, SC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$226,300

Median Property Value 2023

±$36,663

$1,574

Median Property Taxes

±$246

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Lancaster, SC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Lancaster, SC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

44.3%

Homeownership

2023

69.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 44.3% of the housing units in Lancaster, SC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 41.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Lancaster, SC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in Lancaster, SC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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

$43,234

Median Household Income

± $4,710

3.55k

Number of Households

± 448

In 2023, the median household income of the 3.55k households in Lancaster, SC grew to $43,234 from the previous year's value of $37,714.

The following chart displays the households in Lancaster, 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 < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Lancaster, SC is from South Carolina.

0.464

2023 Wage GINI in South Carolina

0.464

2022 Wage GINI in South Carolina

In 2023, the income inequality in South Carolina was 0.464 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.102% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for South Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in South Carolina in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in South Carolina across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (79.1%)
Carpooled (11.1%)
Worked At Home (4.82%)

In 2023, 79.1% of workers in Lancaster, SC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.1%) and those who worked at home (4.82%).

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.

Commute Time

25.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Lancaster, SC have a shorter commute time (25.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0.283% of the workforce in Lancaster, SC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Lancaster, SC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Lancaster, SC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

27.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lancaster, SC (2.38k out of 8.66k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 6 - 11, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 18 - 24.

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

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.

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.

Health

85.9% of the population of Lancaster, SC has health coverage, with 30.1% on employee plans, 25.7% on Medicaid, 12% on Medicare, 16% on non-group plans, and 2.17% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in South Carolina see 1,485 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.27% increase from the previous year (1,481 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1682 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 462 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.5% were men and 53.5% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.9% under 18 years, 18.3% between 18 and 34 years, 37.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.5% were men and 53.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

14.1%

Uninsured

30.1%

Employer Coverage

25.7%

Medicaid

12%

Medicare

16%

Non-Group

2.17%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lancaster, SC grew by 3.71% from 13.6% to 14.1%.

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

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