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Lake View

South Carolina · 807 residents · 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 $24,313. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $69,400. With a median age of 49.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 45% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
807
+2%since 2000
from 789 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
473 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 462 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.5
+4%since 2000
from 47.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6237368509631K1990201020202024Lake View
2024679
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,313
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,438 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,675
−23%since 2000
from $17,790 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
5.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
30.0%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.398
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information17.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance0.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,400
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$433
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $300 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.0%
−41.4 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
37.7% rent
Vacancy rate
10.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+10%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic64.8%(523)
Black33%(266)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(12)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other3.5%(28)
Diversity Score62.4%(503)
Diversity Score
62
+8%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.2%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 61.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+73%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
1.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.2%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.0%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
57.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.5%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake View, South Carolina?

Lake View, South Carolina has about 807 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake View, South Carolina earns about $24,313 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 $69,400, and the typical rent is about $433 a month.

How educated are people in Lake View, South Carolina?

About 9.5% 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 30.0% 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 61 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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