State rank#16 of 46
Smallest county104,475 residentsGreenville County
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 45057
Lancaster County, South Carolina
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population104,475
Household income$78,869
Unemployment4.3%
Life expectancy75.3 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
Lancaster County has 104,475 residents and ranks #16 by population among South Carolina county equivalents. Median household income is $78,869. The annual-average unemployment rate is 4.3%. Its clearest relative strength is uninsured. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within South Carolina
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to Lancaster County: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside Lancaster County, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is uninsured.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $329,900 median home value and $959/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $78,869, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
Lancaster County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing uninsured, median household income, and bachelor’s degree or higher. College attainment is 33.6% and life expectancy is 75.3 years.
Potential advantages
- Uninsured: 9.6%, rank #2 of 46 available South Carolina counties.
- Median household income: $78,869, rank #5 of 46 available South Carolina counties.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 33.6%, rank #7 of 46 available South Carolina counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Median home value: $329,900, rank #43 of 46; investigate local variation before moving.
- Mental health access: 1 per 1,503 residents, rank #39 of 46; investigate local variation before moving.
- Median gross rent: $959/mo, rank #28 of 46; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within South Carolina
Rank and range use only counties in South Carolina with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$78,869
$78,869; above the state county median of $57,158.
State rank #5 of 46 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$329,900
$329,900; above the state county median of $172,700.
State rank #43 of 46 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$959/mo
$959/mo; above the state county median of $897/mo.
State rank #28 of 46 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
4.3%
4.3%; below the state county median of 4.6%.
State rank #19 of 46 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
33.6%
33.6%; above the state county median of 23.4%.
State rank #7 of 46 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
75.3 years
75.3 years; above the state county median of 72.7 years.
State rank #9 of 46 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
16%
16%; below the state county median of 19.7%.
State rank #8 of 46 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
9.6%
9.6%; below the state county median of 11.5%.
State rank #2 of 46 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 2,447 residents
1 per 2,447 residents; above the state county median of 1 per 2,188 residents.
State rank #26 of 46 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 1,503 residents
1 per 1,503 residents; above the state county median of 1 per 665 residents.
State rank #39 of 46 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
Lancaster County FAQ
Is Lancaster County a good place to live?
Lancaster County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing uninsured, median household income, and bachelor’s degree or higher. College attainment is 33.6% and life expectancy is 75.3 years.
What should I know before moving to Lancaster County?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $329,900 median home value and $959/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $78,869, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of Lancaster County?
Lancaster County has 104,475 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for Lancaster County?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 45057; the parent state FIPS is 45.
What is the median household income in Lancaster County?
The ACS median household income is $78,869.
How much does housing cost in Lancaster County?
Housing benchmarks are $329,900 median home value and $959/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $78,869, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in Lancaster County?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 4.3%.
Similar population
Nearby counties in the state ranking
Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
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