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Lake View

South Carolina · 754 residents (2025 est.) · 1.706 sq mi
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Lake View has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,563. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $75,700. With a median age of 47.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 47% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
679
−14%since 2000
from 789 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
398 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 462 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.4
Unchangedsince 2000
from 47.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:754 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6237368509631K1990201020202024Lake View
2024679
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,563
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,438 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,850
+107%since 2000
from $17,790 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.5%
+21.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.532
+34%since 2010
from 0.398 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information28.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade1%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,700
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$733
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $300 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
49.4%
−19.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
50.6% rent
Vacancy rate
24.1%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.6%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.4%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
−20%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
34
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic63.6%(502)
Black34.5%(272)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.8%(456)
2024
White, non-Hispanic62.4%(424)
Black30.5%(207)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(6)
Asian1.3%(9)
Other4.9%(33)
Diversity Score64.3%(437)
Diversity Score
64
+11%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.6%
+30.1 ptssince 2000
from 61.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+93%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
92.7%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2011
from 50.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.9%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
56.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.7%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2012
from 15.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.8%
−71.1 ptssince 2013
from 77.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
63.9%
+23.8 ptssince 2017
from 40.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2016
from 99.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake View, South Carolina?

Lake View, South Carolina has about 679 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake View, South Carolina earns about $36,563 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake View, South Carolina expensive?

In Lake View, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $75,700, and the typical rent is about $733 a month.

How educated are people in Lake View, South Carolina?

About 13.7% of adults age 25 and over in Lake View, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 24.3% of people in Lake View, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake View, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake View, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 189 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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