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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lake City

South Carolina · 6,478 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 $22,534. Population has declined 9% since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $53,600. The poverty rate of 31.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,478
−9%since 1990
from 7,153 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,189 / sq mi
−9%since 1990
from 1,312 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.2
+11%since 1990
from 30.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K6K7K7K7K1990201020202024Lake City
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,534
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,741 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,452
+87%since 1990
from $7,733 in 1990
US average: $21,522
31.6%
−8.4 ptssince 1990
from 40.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$53,600
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$301
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $243 in 1990
US average: $602
66.5%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 63.9% in 1990
33.5% rent
2.4
−22%since 1990
from 3.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

15.1%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 14.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
58.2%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 55.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.7%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.8 min
+7%since 1990
from 18.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake City, South Carolina?

Lake City, South Carolina has about 6,478 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Lake City, South Carolina earns about $22,534 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 $53,600, and the typical rent is about $301 a month.

How educated are people in Lake City, South Carolina?

About 15.1% 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 31.6% of people in Lake City, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake City, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake City, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 675 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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