Lake City
City in Florence County, South Carolina
Lake City is a city in Florence County, South Carolina, with 5,903 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 75 ft (23 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Scranton, 3.5 miles N.
- 5,903residents (2020 Census)
- 75 ftelevation · 23 m
- 5.5 sq miland area · 14.2 km²
- 1,080 / sq mipopulation density
- 29560ZIP code
About Lake City
Lake City is a city in Florence County, South Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Lake City had a population of 5,903. Located in central South Carolina, it is south of Florence and included as part of the Florence Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Lake City
- Median household income
- $33,600
- Median home value
- $144,300
- Median rent
- $702/mo
- Median age
- 43.7
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Lake City had 5,903 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,903 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,080 per sq mi (417 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lake City at a glance
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
|---|---|
| County | Florence County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 5,903 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.46 sq mi (14.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.8677° N, 79.7539° W |
| ZIP code | 29560 |
| Official website | lakecitysc.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4539310 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lake City
- Scranton3.5 mi N
- Coward7.6 mi N
- Olanta11.2 mi NW
- Pamplico13.7 mi NE
- Kingstree14.5 mi S
- Turbeville15.1 mi W
- Danwood15.4 mi N
- Shiloh16.2 mi W
- Stuckey16.7 mi SE
- Johnsonville18.2 mi E
- Hemingway19.4 mi SE
- Timmonsville21.2 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lake City
What county is Lake City in?
Lake City is in Florence County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Lake City, SC?
5,903 people lived in Lake City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lake City, SC?
The ZIP code of Lake City is 29560.
What is the elevation of Lake City?
75 feet (23 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lake City?
Scranton (3.5 mi), Coward (7.6 mi), Olanta (11.2 mi), Pamplico (13.7 mi), Kingstree (14.5 mi).
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