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Lancaster, SC

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Population
9,623
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
544 ft
Median Home Value
$239,100
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$868/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$46,311
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in South CarolinaPopulation rankingHighest population places in South CarolinaNearest larger communityWaxhaw, North Carolina15 miles away · 23,140 residents.

About Lancaster

Lancaster is a city and the county seat of Lancaster County, South Carolina, located within the Charlotte metropolitan area. Named after the royal House of Lancaster, the city of approximately 8,921 is home to the University of South Carolina at Lancaster, which was founded in 1959. Public education is administered by the Lancaster County School District.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingOutskirts FitA+99.1ratingNearby Hospital Emergency DepartmentsA+98.1rating

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