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Lancaster County, SC
10 cities and towns and 3 ZIP codes in Lancaster County, South Carolina.
Population
104,475
Land area
549sq mi
People per sq mi
190
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in Lancaster County
Lancaster County at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $78,869 a year, 14% more than the South Carolina figure of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $329,900 (27% above South Carolina) and median rent is $959 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Lancaster (8,921), Elgin (2,360) and Kershaw (2,259).
Local data for Lancaster County, SC
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms2
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools24
- Colleges1
- Libraries3
- Banks14
- Post Offices5
- Parks22
- Grocery Stores42
- Restaurants218
- Affordable Housing3
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care2
- Dialysis Centers1
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers4
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment4
- Private Schools1
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities10
- Historic Places22
Housing and community stats
Lancaster County, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$78,869
Poverty rate
11.4%
Median home value
$329,900
Prices +1.6% in a year
Median rent
$959/mo
Homeownership
83.3%
Bachelor's or higher
33.6%
Median age
42.5
Average commute
28.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (10,923), Irish Americans (10,491), Italian Americans (4,300).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$67,083
29,090 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,082
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$725M
FY 2026, $7,550 per person
PPP loans
$86.4M
1,641 loans, 11,256 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$326K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Lancaster County, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.1%
- Carpooled7.0%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home19.5%
Average one-way commute: 28.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lancaster County, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
492
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
155
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 30°F
47.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone22 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lancaster County, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.1%
U.S. 33.3% +2.8 pts
Diabetes
14.1%
U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts
Smoking
12.6%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
11.4%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Lancaster County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Lancaster County, SC?
- Lancaster is the largest city or town in Lancaster County, with about 8,921 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Lancaster County?
- Lancaster County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 29058, 29707, 29720.
- What is the population of Lancaster County, SC?
- About 104,475 people live in Lancaster County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Lancaster County?
- Lancaster County borders Mecklenburg County, NC, York County, Union County, NC, Kershaw County, Chesterfield County, Chester County, Fairfield County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023