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Lake City

South Carolina · 6,675 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 $26,567. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $82,900. The poverty rate of 33.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,675
+3%since 2000
from 6,478 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,225 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,189 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.0
−1%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K7K7K1990201020202024Lake City
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,567
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,534 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,039
−3%since 2000
from $14,452 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
33.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 31.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.495
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,900
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$524
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $301 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.5%
−35.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
46.1% rent
Vacancy rate
11.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.9%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.5%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+31%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic18.7%(1,251)
Black77%(5,137)
Hispanic / Latino3%(203)
Asian0.3%(17)
Other1.5%(98)
Diversity Score47.2%(3,147)
Diversity Score
47
−9%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
70.0%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 58.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
−4%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
23.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.5%
−41.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
Female
59.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.4%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake City, South Carolina?

Lake City, South Carolina has about 6,675 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake City, South Carolina earns about $26,567 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 $82,900, and the typical rent is about $524 a month.

How educated are people in Lake City, South Carolina?

About 12.2% 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 33.8% 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 478 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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