Lake City, SC Demographics
What is the population of Lake City?
There are 6,032 residents in Lake City, with a median age of 44. Of this, 40.8% are males and 59.2% are females. US-born citizens make up 98.23% of the resident pool in Lake City, while non-US-born citizens account for 1.44%. Additionally, 0.33% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 5,499 people in Lake City currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 6,032 | -0.8% |
| Male Population | 2,461 | -10.0% |
| Female Population | 3,571 | 6.7% |
Male Population 40.8%
Female Population 59.2%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 44 | 6.8% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 5,925 | -1.6% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 87 | 141.7% |
| Not Citizen | 20 | -4.8% |
Citizen U.S. Born 98.23%
Citizen not U.S. Born 1.44%
Not Citizen 0.33%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Same County | 196 | -15.9% |
| Moved from Same State | 116 | -4.1% |
| Moved from Different State | 178 | 7.9% |
| Same House as Last Year | 5,499 | -0.1% |
Moved from Same County 3.27%
Moved from Same State 1.94%
Moved from Different State 2.97%
Same House as Last Year 91.82%
What are the employment statistics in Lake City?
White-collar workers make up 83.59% of the working population in Lake City, while blue-collar employees account for 16.41%. There are also 288 entrepreneurs in Lake City (5.41% of the workforce); 3,410 workers employed in private companies (64.03%); and 1,022 people working in governmental institutions (19.19%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 4,452 | 99.9% |
| Blue Collar | 874 | 90.4% |
White Collar 83.59%
Blue Collar 16.41%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 288 | 119.8% |
| Private Companies | 3,410 | 86.2% |
| Governmental Workers | 1,022 | 161.4% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 606 | 82.0% |
Self Employees 5.41%
Private Companies 64.03%
Governmental Workers 19.19%
Not for Profit Companies 11.38%
How many households are there in Lake City?
There are a total of 2,552 households in Lake City, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 44.79% of these Lake City households, while non-family units account for the remaining 55.21%. Additionally, 20.57% of households have children and 79.43% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 2,552 | 5.2% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -20.0% |
| Family Households | 1,143 | -6.8% |
| Non-Family Households | 1,409 | 17.4% |
Family Households 44.79%
Non-Family Households 55.21%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 525 | -14.4% |
| Households without Children | 2,027 | 11.8% |
Households with Children 20.57%
Households without Children 79.43%
What are the median and average incomes in Lake City?
The average annual household income in Lake City is $51,657, while the median household income sits at $35,000 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $41,848, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $39,181.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $51,657 | 1.4% |
| Median Household Income | $35,000 | -5.4% |
| People below Poverty Level | 1,429 | 9.7% |
| People above Poverty Level | 4,531 | -3.8% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Lake City?
There are 3,029 housing units in Lake City, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1972. Of the 2,552 occupied housing units in Lake City, 42.08% are owner-occupied, while 57.92% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 45.25% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $152,600. In general, housing costs reach $670 per month in Lake City.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 3,029 | 5.4% |
| Median Year Built | 1972 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 203 | 31.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 346 | 10.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 377 | 3.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 486 | -2.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 598 | 7.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 307 | -13.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 244 | 8.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 98 | -6.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 370 | 23.3% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,552 | 5.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 1,074 | -0.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 1,478 | 9.5% |
Owner Occupied 42.08%
Renter Occupied 57.92%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 486 | -9.8% |
| Without Mortgage | 588 | 9.5% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $152,600 | 1.3% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $128,500 | 23.8% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $670 | 0.9% |
With Mortgage 45.25%
Without Mortgage 54.75%
What is the level of education in Lake City?
Approximately 55.28% of the population in Lake City holds a high school degree (that's 2,775 residents), while 20.22% have attained a college certificate (1,015 locals) and 12.65% have a bachelor's degree (635 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 185 | -6.6% |
| Some High School | 2,775 | 1.8% |
| Some College | 1,015 | 2.2% |
| Associate Degree | 173 | -39.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 635 | -13.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 237 | 30.2% |
No High School 3.69%
Some High School 55.28%
Some College 20.22%
Associate Degree 3.45%
Bachelor's Degree 12.65%
Graduate Degree 4.72%
What is the marital status of Lake City residents?
A total of 2,997 people in Lake City have never been married (which represents 57.11% of the total population), while 1,265 of them are wedded (24.1%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 343 (6.54%) and 427 (8.14%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 2,997 | 1.9% |
| Married | 1,265 | -4.3% |
| Separated | 343 | 4.9% |
| Widowed | 559 | 3.5% |
| Divorced | 427 | -1.4% |
Never Married 57.11%
Married 24.1%
Separated 6.54%
Widowed 10.65%
Divorced 8.14%
What are the most common means of transportation in Lake City?
The top three means of transportation people in Lake City use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 2,539 residents commute by car, 29 prefer going to work by walking and 10 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 2,539 | -2.4% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 10 | N/A |
| Walk | 29 | 45.0% |
What is the median and average household income in Lake City by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 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.