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Lugoff

South Carolina · 9,990 residents · 22.778 sq mi
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Lugoff has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,393. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 59% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $158,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,990
+59%since 2000
from 6,278 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
439 / sq mi
+59%since 2000
from 276 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.8
+13%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K5K7K9K11K1990201020202024Lugoff
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,393
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,899
+34%since 2000
from $20,883 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.6%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services10.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,600
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$691
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $474 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
17.8% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+38%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.7%(5,132)
Black15.4%(964)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(83)
Asian0.5%(34)
Other0%
Diversity Score36.7%(2,303)
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.5%(6,943)
Black20.5%(2,050)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(439)
Asian0.9%(89)
Other1.6%(162)
Diversity Score54.8%(5,477)
Diversity Score
55
+49%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 23.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+56%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 86.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.7%
−8.7 ptssince 2011
from 66.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.2%
−19.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.3%
−76.5 ptssince 2013
from 83.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lugoff, South Carolina?

Lugoff, South Carolina has about 9,990 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lugoff, South Carolina earns about $58,393 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lugoff, South Carolina expensive?

In Lugoff, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $158,600, and the typical rent is about $691 a month.

How educated are people in Lugoff, South Carolina?

About 25.4% of adults age 25 and over in Lugoff, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lugoff, South Carolina?

About 14.9% of people in Lugoff, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lugoff, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Lugoff, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,821 residents, a change of about 215 percent over that period.

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

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