Lancaster, SC

Living in Lancaster

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Bikeability 11
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Walkability 13
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Commute 45
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Public Transit 12
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Affordability 95
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Public Safety 44
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Airports 64
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Hospitals 42
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Colleges 13
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Schools 15
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Residents

9.1k Population +860 (2010–19)
39  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
16% College-Educated -2% (2010–19)
59% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black51%
Caucasian40%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial2%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school25%
High school graduate31%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household59%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$30k Median Household Income +$2.6k (2010–19)
68% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
29  mi Average Commute
79% Lived Here Last Year -4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K42%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector78%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office24%
Service23%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$142k Median Home Value +$22k (2010–19)
13% Built 2000 or Later
$490 Median Monthly Rent +$100 (2010–19)
40% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197923%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier10%

Home Value

Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K17%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K8%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity53%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas1%
Utility gas44%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Lancaster

United States45
South Carolina43
Charlotte Metro Area22
Lancaster County37

Property Crime in Lancaster

United States48
South Carolina52
Charlotte Metro Area27
Lancaster County45

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (40%)(57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump61%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 42 4 1
Feb 46 4 1
Mar 52 4 0
Apr 61 3 0
May 69 3 0
Jun 77 4 0
Jul 80 5 0
Aug 79 5 0
Sep 72 4 0
Oct 62 4 0
Nov 52 3 0
Dec 44 3 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lancaster

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding29
Tornado14
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Lancaster, SC

Private Schools

Private Schools near Lancaster, SC

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St Anne School
20 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near Lancaster, SC

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Clinton College
20 miles, NW
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Winthrop University
21 miles, NW
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Wingate University
26 miles, NE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Lancaster, SC

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Atrium Health Union
23 miles, NE

Airports

Airports near Lancaster, SC

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