Lancaster, SC
Living in Lancaster
Bikeability11
Walkability13
Commute45
Public Transit12
Affordability95
Public Safety44
Airports64
Hospitals42
Colleges13
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools15
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
9.1kPopulation+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
$30kMedian 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
$142kMedian Home Value+$22k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
$490Median 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
Next Generation Child Development Center
18 miles, NW
Freedom Montessori School
20 miles, NW
St Anne School
20 miles, NW
The Academy Christian School
20 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Lancaster, SC
Clinton College
20 miles, NW
Winthrop University
21 miles, NW
Wingate University
26 miles, NE
Chamberlain University-North Carolina
30 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lancaster, SC
Musc Health Lancaster Medical Center
1 miles, SW
Rebound Behavioral Health
10 miles, N
Piedmont Medical Center
22 miles, NW
Atrium Health Union
23 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Lancaster, SC
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
35 miles, N
Columbia Metropolitan Airport
58 miles, S
Florence Regional Airport
71 miles, SE
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
83 miles, W