Lancaster County, South Carolina

Total Population: 100,905

County Seat: Lancaster

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Median Home Value

$298,100

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$74,751

Across all households

Median Age

42.2 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

31.2%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)68.2%
Black (Non-Hispanic)19.4%
Hispanic or Latino7.0%
Two or More Races2.7%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)2.5%
Other Race0.2%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%

Under 18 Years

21.6%

65 Years and Over

21.5%

Male

48.8%

Female

51.2%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

95.6%

No Health Insurance

8.3%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

89.0%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

31.2%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.0%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$74,751

Mean Household Income

$102,695

Per Capita Income

$41,492

Unemployment Rate (16+)

5.5%

In Labor Force (19–64)

77.8%

SNAP / Food Stamps

10.1%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$298,100

Median Rent

$892/mo

Total Housing Units

42,696

Owner-Occupied

83.3%

Renter-Occupied

16.7%

Vacancy Rate

8.2%

Married Couple Households

54.5%

Cohabiting Couple Households

4.6%

Male Householder, No Partner

13.7%

Female Householder, No Partner

27.1%

Average Household Size

2.53

Broadband Internet Access

87.0%

Housing Built Since 2010

28.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 45057.