City

Lake City, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Florence County  ·  South Carolina

👥12,284Population
💰$45,421Median HH Income▼ 40% below avg
🎂44.4Median Age
🏠$108,000Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓32.1%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
📊4.9%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.2% Female 54.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 38.8%Hispanic: 1.4%Black: 55.2%Asian: 0.4%Other: 4%Race
White38.8%
Hispanic1.4%
Black55.2%
Asian0.4%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
30%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.28
Below Poverty21.5% ▲ 115% above avg
College Grads32.1% ▼ 17% below avg
Unemployment4.9% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma178 (2.2%)
HS Graduate3,337 (41.2%)
Some College668 (8.3%)
Associates1,312 (16.2%)
Bachelors913 (11.3%)
Graduate Degree1,688 (20.8%)

Education

No HS: 2.2%HS Grad: 41.2%Some College: 8.3%Associates: 16.2%Bachelors: 11.3%Graduate: 20.8%Edu
No HS2.2%
HS Grad41.2%
Some College8.3%
Associates16.2%
Bachelors11.3%
Graduate20.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 57.3%Renter: 42.7%Tenure
Owner57.3%
Renter42.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,421 ▼ 40% below avg
Median Home Value$108,000 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$702/mo
Total Housing Units6,236
Vacant Units900

Income Distribution

Under $25k
31%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
58%
About Lake City, SC

Lake City is a city in South Carolina, located in Florence County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,284 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.4 years.

Economically, Lake City is a working-class community. The median household income of $45,421 is below the national average. Approximately 21.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.9%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Lake City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $108,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $702 per month.

The population of Lake City is moderately educated. 32.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (55.23%).

Lake City, SC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within South Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Lake City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29560 12,284 $45,421 $108,000 $702 4.9% 32.1% 57.3%