Lancaster, SC
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08

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Overall Quality Of Life
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

9,187

Unemployment

22.3%

Poverty

34.9%

Median Home

$161,300

Median Income

$29,615

Median Rent

$680

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Lancaster SnackAbility

5
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

2/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

Safety

N/A

Amenities

Education

Commute

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Lancaster, SC Cost Of Living

90
Lancaster's Overall Cost Of Living

0.9x
Lower Than The National Average

Living Expense	Lancaster	South Carolina	National Average
Overall	90	93	100

Services	107	98	100
Groceries	104	105	100
Health	106	95	100
Housing	63	80	100
Transportation	103	94	100
Utilities	94	105	100

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Rankings for Lancaster in South Carolina

Ranks #18 in Worst Places To Live In South Carolina

Ranks #50 in Best Places To Live In South Carolina

Ranks #52 in Cheapest Places To Live In South Carolina

Map Of Lancaster, SC

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Population over time in Lancaster

Year	Population	% Change
2020	9,187	0.4%
2019	9,150	2.3%
2018	8,948	-0.3%
2017	8,971	1.3%
2016	8,853	0.6%
2015	8,801	1.1%
2014	8,703	1.9%
2013	8,542	1.4%
2012	8,424	1.7%
2011	8,283	-

Race / Ethnicity in Lancaster

White

41.1% (3,775)

African American

49.2% (4,519)

American Indian

0.1% (6)

Asian

0.0% (3)

Hawaiian

0.0% (0)

Other

0.1% (8)

Two Or More

1.9% (177)

Hispanic

7.6% (699)

Race	Lancaster	SC	USA
White	41.1%	63.4%	60.1%
African American	49.2%	26.3%	12.2%
American Indian	0.1%	0.3%	0.6%
Asian	0.0%	1.6%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.1%	0.2%
Other	0.1%	0.3%	0.3%
Two Or More	1.9%	2.2%	2.8%
Hispanic	7.6%	5.8%	18.2%

Gender in Lancaster

Female

55.3% (5,080)

Male

44.7% (4,107)

Gender	Lancaster	SC	USA
Female	55.3%	51.5%	50.8%
Male	44.7%	48.5%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Lancaster for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

6.0% (551)

9-12th Grade

16.0% (1,469)

High School / GED

31.0% (2,847)

Some College

22.0% (2,021)

Associate's Degree

11.0% (1,010)

Bachelor's Degree

8.0% (734)

Master's Degree

4.0% (367)

Professional Degree

1.0% (91)

Doctorate Degree

1.0% (91)

Education	Lancaster	SC	USA
< 9th Grade	6.0%	3.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	16.0%	8.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	31.0%	29.0%	27.0%
Some College	22.0%	21.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	11.0%	10.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	8.0%	18.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	4.0%	8.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	1.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	1.0%	1.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Lancaster, South Carolina

Less than $10,000

14.0% (129,013)

$10,000 to $14,999

15.3% (140,458)

$15,000 to $24,999

15.3% (140,197)

$25,000 to $34,999

10.6% (97,800)

$35,000 to $49,999

9.7% (88,956)

$50,000 to $74,999

14.3% (131,094)

$75,000 to $99,999

7.6% (70,229)

$100,000 to $149,999

7.3% (67,107)

$150,000 to $199,999

3.4% (31,473)

$200,000 or more

2.4% (22,369)

Income	Lancaster	SC	USA
Less than $10,000	14.0%	7.4%	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	15.3%	4.8%	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	15.3%	9.9%	8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	10.6%	10.2%	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	9.7%	13.5%	12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	14.3%	18.2%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	7.6%	12.4%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	7.3%	13.4%	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	3.4%	5.2%	7.1%
$200,000 or more	2.4%	5.1%	8.3%