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Lake Murray of Richland

South Carolina · 8,110 residents · 5.547 sq mi
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Lake Murray of Richland is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $102,237. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 4,584 residents. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $357,600. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 86% more than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,110
+130%since 2000
from 3,526 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,462 / sq mi
+130%since 2000
from 636 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.1
−5%since 2000
from 47.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
3K4K6K7K9K2000201020202024Lake Murray of Richland
20247K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$102,237
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,446
+47%since 2000
from $35,083 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
61.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services10.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 10%
Public administration8.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$357,600
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $215,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,268
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $693 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 90.1% in 2000
15.1% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+20%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(3,420)
Black0.9%(30)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(33)
Asian0.9%(30)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.5%(229)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(6,876)
Black5.7%(464)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(251)
Asian2.6%(214)
Other1.2%(100)
Diversity Score29.7%(2,413)
Diversity Score
30
+358%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.8%
+16.4 ptssince 2000
from 40.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.1%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
27.4%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.6 min
+66%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 88.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.3%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 66.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
61.9%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 70.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.5%
−92.4 ptssince 2013
from 95.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Murray of Richland, South Carolina?

Lake Murray of Richland, South Carolina has about 8,110 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lake Murray of Richland, South Carolina?

The typical household in Lake Murray of Richland, South Carolina earns about $102,237 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Murray of Richland, South Carolina expensive?

In Lake Murray of Richland, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $357,600, and the typical rent is about $1,268 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Murray of Richland, South Carolina?

About 56.8% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Murray of Richland, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Murray of Richland, South Carolina?

About 3.2% of people in Lake Murray of Richland, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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