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Lockhart

South Carolina · 384 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 $31,563. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 345 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $46,100. With a median age of 46.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 42% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
384
+885%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,259 / sq mi
+885%since 2000
from 128 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.0
+8%since 2000
from 42.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
01573144716281990201020202024Lockhart
2024405
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,563
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,583 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,309
+31%since 2000
from $13,263 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
7.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance12.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services8.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$46,100
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$688
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $488 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
32.7% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+60%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(341)
Black1.8%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.7%(18)
Diversity Score17.9%(69)
Diversity Score
18
−51%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.8%
+16.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+45%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 86.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 9.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.9%
−18.3 ptssince 2011
from 63.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.0%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.3%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
59.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.2%
−78.6 ptssince 2013
from 83.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lockhart, South Carolina?

Lockhart, South Carolina has about 384 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lockhart, South Carolina earns about $31,563 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 $46,100, and the typical rent is about $688 a month.

How educated are people in Lockhart, South Carolina?

About 3.1% 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 13.1% 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 315 residents, a change of about 457 percent over that period.

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