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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Lake City

South Carolina · 7,153 residents · 5.45 sq mi
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Lake City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $14,741. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $44,900. The poverty rate of 40.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

7,153
+10%vs 2000
vs 6,478 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,312 / sq mi
+10%vs 2000
vs 1,189 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.9
−10%vs 2000
vs 34.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6K6K7K7K7K1990201020202024Lake City
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$14,741
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $22,534 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$7,733
−46%vs 2000
vs $14,452 in 2000
US average: $14,340
40.0%
+8.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 31.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$44,900
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $53,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$243
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $301 in 2000
US average: $450
63.9%
−2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 66.5% in 2000
36.1% rent
3.0
+28%vs 2000
vs 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic26.8%(1,734)
Black71.2%(4,612)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(71)
Asian0.3%(22)
Other0%
Diversity Score51.8%(3,355)
1990
White, non-Hispanic33.4%(2,392)
Black66.6%(4,761)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score55.6%(3,980)
56
+7%vs 2000
vs 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.4%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
55.5%
−2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 58.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.5%
+0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.4 min
−7%vs 2000
vs 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Lake City, South Carolina?

Lake City, South Carolina has about 7,153 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Lake City, South Carolina?

The typical household in Lake City, South Carolina earns about $14,741 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake City, South Carolina expensive?

In Lake City, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $44,900, and the typical rent is about $243 a month.

How educated are people in Lake City, South Carolina?

About 14.4% of adults age 25 and over in Lake City, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake City, South Carolina?

About 40.0% of people in Lake City, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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