Poverty Rate in Lancaster County, South Carolina
In Lancaster County, South Carolina, an estimated 10,462 of 102,805 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Lancaster County, South Carolina?
The poverty rate in Lancaster County, South Carolina is 10.2%.
- How many people in Lancaster County, South Carolina live in poverty?
In Lancaster County, South Carolina, an estimated 10,462 of 102,805 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Lancaster County, South Carolina compare to the average for South Carolina?
The poverty rate in Lancaster County, South Carolina is 27.14% lower than the South Carolina average. In Lancaster County, South Carolina, an estimated 10.2% of 102,805 people live in poverty. In South Carolina, 14.0% of 5,140,248 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Lancaster County, South Carolina compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Lancaster County, South Carolina is 19.05% lower than the US average. In Lancaster County, South Carolina, an estimated 10.2% of 102,805 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Buford, South Carolina 15.1% of 523 people.
- Catawba, South Carolina 26.6% of 1,439 people.
- Elgin, South Carolina 6% of 2,851 people.
- Fort Mill, South Carolina 4.6% of 26,016 people.
- Heath Springs, South Carolina 18.3% of 788 people.
Two or more races
45.1% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Lancaster County, South Carolina
2021
45.1% of 6 thousand people
White
8.3% Poverty Rate for White people in Lancaster County, South Carolina
2023
8.3% of 73 thousand people
Black or African American
19.5% Poverty Rate for Black People in Lancaster County, South Carolina
2023
19.5% of 20 thousand people
Hispanic
21.2% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Lancaster County, South Carolina
2023
21.2% of 8 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
7.8% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Lancaster County, South Carolina
2023
7.8% of 72 thousand people
Under 18 years
14% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Lancaster County, South Carolina
2023
14% of 23 thousand people
Under 5 years
12.3% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Lancaster County, South Carolina
2023
12.3% of 5 thousand people
5 to 17 years
14.5% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Lancaster County, South Carolina
2023
14.5% of 18 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
14% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Lancaster County, South Carolina
2023
14% of 23 thousand people
18 to 64 years
9.6% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Lancaster County, South Carolina
2023
9.6% of 60 thousand people
18 to 34 years
9.8% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Lancaster County, South Carolina
2023
9.8% of 19 thousand people
35 to 64 years
9.5% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Lancaster County, South Carolina
2023
9.5% of 41 thousand people
60 years and over
10.2% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Lancaster County, South Carolina
2023
10.2% of 30 thousand people
65 years and over
10.7% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Lancaster County, South Carolina
2023
10.7% of 23 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
9.5% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Lancaster County, South Carolina
2023
9.5% of 77 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
18.6% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Lancaster County, South Carolina
2023
18.6% of 8 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
14.5% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Lancaster County, South Carolina
2023
14.5% of 22 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
8.3% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Lancaster County, South Carolina
2023
8.3% of 20 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
3.5% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Lancaster County, South Carolina
2023
3.5% of 27 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
7.5% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Lancaster County, South Carolina
2023
7.5% of 55 thousand people
Employed
6.7% Poverty Rate for employed people in Lancaster County, South Carolina
2023
6.7% of 52 thousand people
Male
3.6% Poverty Rate for employed men in Lancaster County, South Carolina
2023
3.6% of 26 thousand people
Female
9.7% Poverty Rate for employed women in Lancaster County, South Carolina
2023
9.7% of 26 thousand people
Unemployed
23.6% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Lancaster County, South Carolina
2023
23.6% of 3 thousand people
Male
1.9% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Lancaster County, South Carolina
2023
1.9% of 1 thousand people
Female
48.4% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Lancaster County, South Carolina
2023
48.4% of 1 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
10.1% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Lancaster County, South Carolina
2023
10.1% of 86 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
4% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Lancaster County, South Carolina
2023
4% of 42 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
14.9% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Lancaster County, South Carolina
2023
14.9% of 13 thousand people
Did not work
16.4% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Lancaster County, South Carolina
2023
16.4% of 31 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
26.9% Poverty Rate for single people in Lancaster County, South Carolina
2023
26.9% of 19 thousand people
Male
15.2% Poverty Rate for single men in Lancaster County, South Carolina
2023
15.2% of 8 thousand people
Female
35% Poverty Rate for single women in Lancaster County, South Carolina
2023
35% of 11 thousand people
18 to 24 years
65.4% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Lancaster County, South Carolina
2023
65.4% of 843 people
25 to 34 years
17.8% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Lancaster County, South Carolina
2023
17.8% of 3 thousand people
35 to 44 years
18.8% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Lancaster County, South Carolina
2023
18.8% of 2 thousand people
45 to 54 years
19.8% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Lancaster County, South Carolina
2023
19.8% of 4 thousand people
55 to 64 years
28.9% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Lancaster County, South Carolina
2023
28.9% of 3 thousand people
65 to 74 years
29.8% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Lancaster County, South Carolina
2023
29.8% of 3 thousand people
75 years and over
33% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Lancaster County, South Carolina
2023
33% of 4 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
12.1% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Lancaster County, South Carolina
2023
12.1% of 9 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
35.4% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Lancaster County, South Carolina
2023
35.4% of 2 thousand people
Did not work
43.2% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Lancaster County, South Carolina
2023
43.2% of 7 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
10.7% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Lancaster County, South Carolina
2023
10.7%
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