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Lake Secession

South Carolina · 1,058 residents · 5.806 sq mi
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Lake Secession has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,365. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $202,000. With a median age of 53.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 32% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,058
+14%since 2000
from 928 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
182 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 160 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.6
+15%since 2000
from 46.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
6608581K1K1K2000201020202024Lake Secession
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,365
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,795 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,918
+45%since 2000
from $20,663 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.8%
US avg: 10%
Information17.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing7.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$202,000
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$756
from $0 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.6%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 91.0% in 2000
15.4% rent
Afford Score
5.4
+128%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(908)
Black1.2%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(30)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91%(963)
Black1.6%(17)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(9)
Asian0.6%(6)
Other3.2%(34)
Diversity Score15.3%(161)
Diversity Score
15
+374%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.9%
+16.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.6 min
+16%since 2000
from 28.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 46.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
49.6%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
Female
54.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.2%
−86.7 ptssince 2013
from 87.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Secession, South Carolina?

Lake Secession, South Carolina has about 1,058 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Secession, South Carolina earns about $37,365 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Secession, South Carolina expensive?

In Lake Secession, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $202,000, and the typical rent is about $756 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Secession, South Carolina?

About 25.6% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Secession, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 11.4% of people in Lake Secession, 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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