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Lugoff, SC

Census-designated place in Kershaw County, South Carolina. ZIP codes: 29078.

Population

9,786

Land area

22.8sq mi

People per sq mi

430

ZIP codes

1

Lugoff and its ZIP codes

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Lugoff at a glance

  • Lugoff is about 2.4 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 64th among 474 cities and towns in South Carolina.
  • The median household income is $69,485, close to the South Carolina median.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $223,900 (14% below South Carolina) and median rent is $915 a month.

Local data for Lugoff, SC

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Lugoff, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$69,485

Poverty rate

8.1%

Median home value

$223,900

Median rent

$915/mo

Homeownership

87.3%

Bachelor's or higher

29.7%

Median age

38.8

Average commute

28.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (675), Irish Americans (575), Italian Americans (486).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kershaw County. PPP loans are for Lugoff.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.4%

Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$50,752

18,585 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$60,737

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$625M

FY 2026, $9,555 per person

Kershaw County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Lugoff, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone77.8%
  • Carpooled9.1%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home13.2%

Average one-way commute: 28.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Lugoff, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: strong wind

Storm events since 1996

476

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

275

1.0% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

91° / 31°F

47.2 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Lugoff, SC, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

35.5%

U.S. 33.3% +2.2 pts

Diabetes

13.1%

U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts

Smoking

13.8%

U.S. 12.8% +1.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.5%

U.S. 11.1% -0.6 pts

ZIP codes in Lugoff

1 in or overlapping Lugoff. Population shown

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Cities near Lugoff

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
ElginTown5.6 mi1.1
CamdenCity6.4 mi11.1
East CamdenCensus-designated place8.6 mi3.6
BoykinCensus-designated place9 mi6.9
RembertCensus-designated place12 mi3.8
ColumbiaCity14 mi138.5
RidgewayTown16 mi0.5
BlythewoodTown16 mi10.6
WoodfieldCensus-designated place17 mi2.7
DentsvilleCensus-designated place18 mi6.7
Arcadia LakesTown18 mi0.6
Forest AcresCity19 mi4.6
StateburgCensus-designated place19 mi4.7
OaklandCensus-designated place19 mi0.7
Capitol ViewCensus-designated place20 mi1.6
DalzellCensus-designated place20 mi5.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Lugoff, SC in?
Lugoff is in Kershaw County, South Carolina.
What ZIP codes are in Lugoff, SC?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Lugoff include 29078.
What is the population of Lugoff, SC?
About 9,786 people live in Lugoff, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Lugoff?
Nearby places include Elgin (5.6 mi), Camden (6.4 mi), East Camden (8.6 mi), Boykin (9 mi), Rembert (12 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023