Lake City, SC
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Lake City, South Carolina Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
6,562
Unemployment
3.7%
Poverty
19.3%
Median Home
$84,800
Median Income
$37,887
Median Rent
$759
Lake City SnackAbility
5Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
5
Affordability
7
Diversity
8
Safety
N/A
Amenities
8
Education
5
Commute
8
Lake City, SC Crime Report
395Total Crimes
6,038.8Total Crimes / 100k People
157.41%
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Lake City / 100k People |
South Carolina / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 395 | 6,038.8 | 3,251.8 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 112 | 1,712.3 | 530.7 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 1 | 15.3 | 10.5 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 9 | 137.6 | 59.8 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 98 | 1,498.2 | 420.3 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 283 | 4,326.6 | 2,721.1 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 49 | 749.1 | 448.0 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 212 | 3,241.1 | 1,991.0 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 22 | 336.3 | 282.1 | 246.0 |
Lake City, SC Cost Of Living
81Lake City's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Lake City | South Carolina | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 93 | 100 | |
| Services | 94 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 108 | 105 | 100 | |
| Health | 73 | 95 | 100 | |
| Housing | 45 | 80 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 88 | 94 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 127 | 105 | 100 | |
Lake City, SC Photos
Source: Flickr User SCIPHC | Public Doamin
Rankings for Lake City in South Carolina
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Population over time in Lake City
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 6,562 | -1.4% |
| 2019 | 6,658 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 6,697 | -0.8% |
| 2017 | 6,751 | 0.3% |
| 2016 | 6,728 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 6,720 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 6,701 | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 6,691 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 6,699 | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 6,690 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Lake City
| Race | Lake City | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 21.5% | 63.4% | 60.1% |
| African American | 72.7% | 26.3% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 4.8% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 0.6% | 5.8% | 18.2% |
Gender in Lake City
| Gender | Lake City | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 60.9% | 51.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 39.1% | 48.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Lake City for adults over 25
| Education | Lake City | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 11.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 10.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 35.0% | 29.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.0% | 18.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Lake City, South Carolina
| Income | Lake City | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 17.9% | 7.4% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.2% | 4.8% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 21.2% | 9.9% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.4% | 10.2% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.3% | 13.5% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.6% | 18.2% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 7.1% | 12.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 7.4% | 13.4% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1.7% | 5.2% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 0.2% | 5.1% | 8.3% |
