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Lockhart

South Carolina · 488 residents · 0.305 sq mi
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Lockhart has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,638. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 449 residents. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $50,200. With a median age of 43.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 76%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
488
+1151%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,600 / sq mi
+1151%since 2000
from 128 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.6
+3%since 2000
from 42.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
01573144716281990201020202024Lockhart
2024405
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,638
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,583 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,228
+45%since 2000
from $13,263 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.1%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.380
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade38.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade0.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$50,200
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$707
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $488 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
21.6%
−46.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
27.0% rent
Vacancy rate
19.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
+58%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.1%(32)
Black17.9%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score36.8%(14)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(442)
Black5.9%(29)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.5%(22)
Diversity Score25.1%(122)
Diversity Score
25
−32%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.9%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.9%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.6 min
+63%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
95.8%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 86.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
7.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.6%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
6.6%
−54.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
52.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
2.9%
−45.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lockhart, South Carolina?

Lockhart, South Carolina has about 488 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lockhart, South Carolina?

The typical household in Lockhart, South Carolina earns about $34,638 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lockhart, South Carolina expensive?

In Lockhart, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $50,200, and the typical rent is about $707 a month.

How educated are people in Lockhart, South Carolina?

About 0.9% of adults age 25 and over in Lockhart, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lockhart, South Carolina?

About 12.6% of people in Lockhart, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lockhart, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Lockhart, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 419 residents, a change of about 607 percent over that period.

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

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