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Van Wyck, SC
Town in Lancaster County, South Carolina.
Population
951
Land area
10.4sq mi
People per sq mi
91
ZIP codes
0
Van Wyck and its ZIP codes
Van Wyck at a glance
- Van Wyck is 48% less dense than South Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $38,250, 45% below the South Carolina median of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $279,200 (8% above South Carolina) and median rent is $850 a month.
Local data for Van Wyck, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Van Wyck, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$38,250
Poverty rate
5.4%
Median home value
$279,200
Median rent
$850/mo
Homeownership
92.1%
Bachelor's or higher
13.0%
Median age
52.7
Average commute
33.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (222), German Americans (69), Italian Americans (37).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lancaster County. PPP loans are for Van Wyck.
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
How people get to work
Van Wyck, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.7%
- Carpooled5.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home16.0%
Average one-way commute: 33.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Van Wyck, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
492
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
155
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 33°F
42.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Van Wyck, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.7%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
12.9%
U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts
Smoking
9.6%
U.S. 12.8% -3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
Cities near Van Wyck
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CatawbaCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 10 |
| JAARS, NCCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 0.9 |
| LesslieCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 6.1 |
| Waxhaw, NCTown | 8.4 mi | 12.2 |
| LancasterCity | 8.7 mi | 7.2 |
| UnityCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 2.1 |
| IrwinCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3 |
| Fort LawnTown | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| Marvin, NCVillage | 11 mi | 6 |
| Mineral Springs, NCTown | 11 mi | 8.2 |
| SpringdaleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.2 |
| Rock HillCity | 12 mi | 44.5 |
| Fort MillTown | 13 mi | 19.6 |
| Weddington, NCTown | 13 mi | 17.5 |
| RichburgTown | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| BufordCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Van Wyck, SC in?
- Van Wyck is in Lancaster County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Van Wyck, SC?
- About 951 people live in Van Wyck, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Van Wyck?
- Nearby places include Catawba (3.4 mi), JAARS, NC (5.3 mi), Lesslie (6.4 mi), Waxhaw, NC (8.4 mi), Lancaster (8.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023