Lake Murray, Columbia, SC Demographics
What is the population of Lake Murray?
There are 27,310 residents in Lake Murray, with a median age of 42.6. Of this, 47.51% are males and 52.49% are females. US-born citizens make up 93.39% of the resident pool in Lake Murray, while non-US-born citizens account for 4.91%. Additionally, 1.69% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 21,987 people in Lake Murray currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 27,310 | -1.5% |
| Male Population | 12,975 | -2.5% |
| Female Population | 14,335 | -0.5% |
Male Population 47.51%
Female Population 52.49%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 42.6 | 1.9% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 25,506 | -1.6% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 1,342 | -2.2% |
| Not Citizen | 462 | 3.8% |
Citizen U.S. Born 93.39%
Citizen not U.S. Born 4.91%
Not Citizen 1.69%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 128 | -7.2% |
| Moved from Same County | 1,796 | 2.2% |
| Moved from Same State | 1,931 | -3.9% |
| Moved from Different State | 1,251 | 31.8% |
| Same House as Last Year | 21,987 | -2.9% |
Moved from Abroad 0.47%
Moved from Same County 6.63%
Moved from Same State 7.13%
Moved from Different State 4.62%
Same House as Last Year 81.15%
What are the employment statistics in Lake Murray?
White-collar workers make up 86.99% of the working population in Lake Murray, while blue-collar employees account for 13.01%. There are also 1,215 entrepreneurs in Lake Murray (8.66% of the workforce); 8,698 workers employed in private companies (62.02%); and 2,915 people working in governmental institutions (20.79%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 12,200 | 0.3% |
| Blue Collar | 1,824 | -9.0% |
White Collar 86.99%
Blue Collar 13.01%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 1,215 | -7.8% |
| Private Companies | 8,698 | -2.6% |
| Governmental Workers | 2,915 | 3.3% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 1,196 | 9.2% |
Self Employees 8.66%
Private Companies 62.02%
Governmental Workers 20.79%
Not for Profit Companies 8.53%
How many households are there in Lake Murray?
There are a total of 12,344 households in Lake Murray, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 58.32% of these Lake Murray households, while non-family units account for the remaining 41.68%. Additionally, 24.64% of households have children and 75.36% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 12,344 | 0.1% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 7,199 | -2.8% |
| Non-Family Households | 5,145 | 4.6% |
Family Households 58.32%
Non-Family Households 41.68%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 3,042 | -3.8% |
| Households without Children | 9,302 | 1.5% |
Households with Children 24.64%
Households without Children 75.36%
What are the median and average incomes in Lake Murray?
The average annual household income in Lake Murray is $96,351, while the median household income sits at $71,968 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $86,413, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $92,329. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $53,404 and $61,510, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $96,351 | 5.7% |
| Median Household Income | $71,968 | 9.2% |
| People below Poverty Level | -0 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 24,897 | -1.6% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Lake Murray?
There are 13,368 housing units in Lake Murray, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1986. Of the 12,344 occupied housing units in Lake Murray, 68.65% are owner-occupied, while 31.35% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 65.91% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $202,600. In general, housing costs reach $1,105 per month in Lake Murray.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 13,368 | -0.0% |
| Median Year Built | 1986 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 120 | 93.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 41 | -2.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 145 | -5.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 565 | 10.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 3,675 | -2.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 3,879 | 4.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 2,620 | -6.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1,406 | -6.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 789 | 7.3% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 128 | 80.3% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 12,344 | 0.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 8,474 | -0.2% |
| Renter Occupied | $3,870 | 1.0% |
Owner Occupied 68.65%
Renter Occupied 31.35%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 5,585 | -0.9% |
| Without Mortgage | 2,889 | 1.0% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $202,600 | 19.7% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $217,200 | 15.3% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,105 | 5.1% |
With Mortgage 65.91%
Without Mortgage 34.09%
What is the level of education in Lake Murray?
Approximately 23.51% of the population in Lake Murray holds a high school degree (that's 5,216 residents), while 23.89% have attained a college certificate (6,049 locals) and 25.08% have a bachelor's degree (5,566 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 333 | -7.0% |
| Some High School | 5,216 | -1.8% |
| Some College | 6,049 | -0.9% |
| Associate Degree | 1,943 | -2.1% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 5,566 | 1.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,831 | 1.2% |
No High School 1.5%
Some High School 23.51%
Some College 23.89%
Associate Degree 8.76%
Bachelor's Degree 25.08%
Graduate Degree 17.27%
What is the marital status of Lake Murray residents?
A total of 7,819 people in Lake Murray have never been married (which represents 33.44% of the total population), while 11,707 of them are wedded (50.06%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 494 (2.11%) and 2,547 (10.89%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 7,819 | 4.9% |
| Married | 11,707 | -1.1% |
| Separated | 494 | -11.6% |
| Widowed | 1,311 | 7.2% |
| Divorced | 2,547 | 2,547.0% |
Never Married 33.44%
Married 50.06%
Separated 2.11%
Widowed 5.61%
Divorced 10.89%
What are the most common means of transportation in Lake Murray?
The top three means of transportation people in Lake Murray use to get to work are: car, walking and taxi cab. A total of 12,197 residents commute by car, 184 prefer going to work by walking and 20 by taxi cab
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 12,197 | -4.6% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 2 | 100.0% |
| TaxiCab | 20 | N/A |
| Walk | 184 | 100.0% |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.