Lancaster
City in Lancaster County, South Carolina
Lancaster is a city in Lancaster County, South Carolina, with 8,460 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 568 ft (173 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Springdale, 3.0 miles S.
- 8,460residents (2020 Census)
- 568 ftelevation · 173 m
- 8.1 sq miland area · 20.9 km²
- 1,049 / sq mipopulation density
- 29720ZIP code
About Lancaster
Lancaster () is a city in and the county seat of Lancaster County, South Carolina, United States, located in the Charlotte Metropolitan Area. As of the 2020 census, Lancaster had a population of 8,460. The city was named after the famous House of Lancaster.
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Living in Lancaster
- Median household income
- $46,311
- Median home value
- $239,100
- Median rent
- $868/mo
- Median age
- 40.4
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Lancaster had 8,460 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 8,460 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,049 per sq mi (405 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lancaster at a glance
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
|---|---|
| County | Lancaster County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 8,460 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.06 sq mi (20.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 568 ft (173 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.7240° N, 80.7793° W |
| ZIP code | 29720 |
| Official website | lancastercitysc.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4539895 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lancaster
- Springdale3.0 mi S
- Irwin3.2 mi SW
- Elgin5.2 mi SE
- Fort Lawn7.0 mi W
- Unity7.3 mi NE
- Buford8.7 mi E
- Van Wyck9.5 mi N
- JAARS, NC9.8 mi N
- Catawba10.5 mi NW
- Heath Springs10.8 mi SE
- Great Falls12.7 mi SW
- Tradesville13.4 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lancaster
What county is Lancaster in?
Lancaster is in Lancaster County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Lancaster, SC?
8,460 people lived in Lancaster at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lancaster, SC?
The ZIP code of Lancaster is 29720.
What is the elevation of Lancaster?
568 feet (173 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lancaster?
Springdale (3.0 mi), Irwin (3.2 mi), Elgin (5.2 mi), Fort Lawn (7.0 mi), Unity (7.3 mi).
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