Lancaster County, South Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- Lancaster County
- State
- South Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 45057
- State FIPS
- 45
- County FIPS
- 057
Geography
- Land Area
- 549.17 sq mi
- Water Area
- 6.06 sq mi
- Total Area
- 555.24 sq mi
- Latitude
- 34.686818
- Longitude
- -80.703688
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 100,730
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 78,758
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 95,189 | 94.5% |
| Hispanic | 5,536 | 5.5% |
| White | 70,421 | 69.9% |
| Black | 20,092 | 19.9% |
| Asian | 2,095 | 2.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 98 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 298 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 75,403 | 95.7% |
| Hispanic | 3,354 | 4.3% |
| White | 57,126 | 72.5% |
| Black | 16,007 | 20.3% |
| Asian | 1,569 | 2.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 526 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 233 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 104,475
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $86,018
- Poverty Rate
- 11.2%
- Population Below Poverty
- 11,728
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 71,819 | 68.7% |
| Black | 20,156 | 19.3% |
| Asian | 2,636 | 2.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 65,567
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 28,832 | 44.0% |
| Republican | 29,648 | 45.2% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 7,087 | 10.8% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 29,836 | 45.5% |
| Female | 35,728 | 54.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 43,687 | 66.6% |
| Hispanic | 2,710 | 4.1% |
| Black | 13,087 | 20.0% |
| Asian | 784 | 1.2% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 34,332
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 52.4%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 25,377 | 58.1% |
| Hispanic | 936 | 34.5% |
| Black | 4,867 | 37.2% |
| Asian | 240 | 30.6% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 15,725 | 52.7% |
| Female | 18,607 | 52.1% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 17,586 (23.5%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 25,247 (33.2%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 43,832
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $318,440
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,148
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 71.6%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 19.4%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.6%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.