The Town FilesLancaster County, South Carolina
104,475 people. The median home is worth $329,900 (typical South Carolina town: $183,100) and the median household earns $78,869.
Towns in Lancaster County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster | 8,460 | $239,100 | $46,311 | 40.4 |
| Springdale | 2,492 | $114,700 | $41,398 | 33.6 |
| Elgin | 2,357 | $191,700 | $77,994 | 54.1 |
| Kershaw | 1,693 | $168,200 | $68,693 | 36.2 |
| Irwin | 1,321 | $176,900 | $55,885 | 32.0 |
| Van Wyck | 848 | $279,200 | $38,250 | 52.7 |
| Heath Springs | 742 | $109,100 | $52,569 | 50.6 |
People and housing
| Lancaster County | Typical South Carolina town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $329,900 | $183,100 |
| Median rent | $959 | $937 |
| Median household income | $78,869 | $53,875 |
| Median age | 42.5 | 40.0 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.6% | 20.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.4% | 17.8% |
Jobs and pay
28,110 jobs in 2024, average pay $64,550 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 492 storm events in Lancaster County from 1996 to 2026, with 2 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Lancaster County has been included in 24 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3632: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 29, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4829: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3619: Hurricane Helene |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3606: Hurricane Debby |
| August 31, 2023 | Hurricane | EM-3597: Hurricane Idalia |
| November 21, 2022 | Hurricane | DR-4677: Hurricane Ian |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).