Lancaster is a city located in Lancaster County, South Carolina. Lancaster has a 2025 population of 9,489. Lancaster is currently growing at a rate of 2.08% annually and its population has increased by 11.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,523 in 2020.
The average household income in Lancaster is $70,973 with a poverty rate of 27.51%.The median age in Lancaster is 38.2 years: 36.4 years for males, and 40.2 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Lancaster includes 46.1% Black or African American, 38.92% White, 3.79% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
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Black or African American | 4,028 | 46.1% |
White | 3,401 | 38.92% |
Two or more races | 838 | 9.59% |
Other race | 331 | 3.79% |
Asian | 129 | 1.48% |
Native American | 11 | 0.13% |
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Never Married
Lancaster's average per capita income is $41,061. Household income levels show a median of $43,234. The poverty rate stands at 27.51%.
Name | Median | Mean |
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Married Families | $73,750 | - |
Families | $52,227 | $89,832 |
Households | $43,234 | $70,973 |
Non Families | $20,304 | $41,117 |
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