Lancaster County, South Carolina
SC · FIPS 45057 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 104,475 | — | #600 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $78,869 | +5.0% | #630 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.5 years | +9.3% | #1,354 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $329,900 | +17.0% | #494 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $959 | -17.5% | #1,148 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.4% | -9.4% | #1,121 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Lancaster County has a population of 104,475, making it the #600 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.5 years, which is 9.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Lancaster County is $78,869, ranking #630 out of 3,222 counties — 5.0% above the national median. The poverty rate is 11.4% and unemployment stands at 4.3%.
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The median home value in Lancaster County is $329,900 (+17.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $959/mo and the homeownership rate is 83.3%.
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92.1% of residents in Lancaster County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.5% above the national rate.
About Lancaster County, South Carolina
Lancaster County, South Carolina has a total population of 104,475, making it the 600th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lancaster County is 42.5 years, which is 9.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Lancaster County is $78,869, which ranks #630 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 5.0% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.4%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3%.
The median home value in Lancaster County is $329,900, 17.0% above the national median. Renters in Lancaster County pay a median gross rent of $959 per month. The homeownership rate is 83.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Lancaster County, 33.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 0.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 32.0 min.
Lancaster County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 67.2% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (19.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.5%).
All data for Lancaster County, South Carolina comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.