Lancaster, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Lancaster County County
2.2
/5.0
C
Fair
8,738
Population
1,214/sq mi density
$43,234
Median Income
$30,084 per capita
$226,300
Home Value
$289,273 Zillow
$824
Median Rent
36.4% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
1,064
Violent Crime/100K
6,179 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$43,234 median income, 14.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$226,300 home value, $824/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,064 violent crimes/100K (180% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
8,738
Census 2023
Population Density
1,214
per square mile
Land Area
7.2
square miles (18.6 km²)
Median Age
38.2 yrs
2% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
46.2%
Male
53.8%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 38.9% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 46.1% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 14.3% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.5% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
38.9%
Black
46.1%
Hispanic
14.3%
Asian
1.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 83.6% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 12.8% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 3.6% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
83.6%
Spanish
12.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
10.6%
Veterans
5.4%
10% below US avg (6%)
Disability
21.7%
67% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
85.9%
6% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
14.1%
64% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.459
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 8,738 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,214 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 7.2 sq mi |
| Median Age | 38.2 years |
Gender
| Male | 46.2% |
| Female | 53.8% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 38.9% |
| Black or African American | 46.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.3% |
| Asian | 1.5% |
Language
| English Only | 83.6% |
| Spanish | 12.8% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 10.6% |
| Veterans | 5.4% |
| Disability | 21.7% |
| Health Insurance | 85.9% |
| Uninsured | 14.1% |
| Broadband Access | 72.1% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.459 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |