Lancaster, South Carolina facts for kids
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Lancaster, South Carolina
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Lancaster County Courthouse (left) at intersection of Main and Dunlap streets
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| Nickname(s):
The Red Rose City
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| Motto(s):
"Forward Together, the Spirit of Lancaster"
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Location of Lancaster, South Carolina
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 Lancaster, South Carolina
Location in South Carolina
Lancaster, South Carolina
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  South Carolina |
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| County | Lancaster | |
| Incorporated | 1830 | |
| Area | ||
| • City | 6.89 sq mi (17.85 km2) | |
| • Land | 6.81 sq mi (17.63 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.21 km2) | |
| Elevation | 545 ft (166 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • City | 8,460 | |
| • Density | 1,242.66/sq mi (479.81/km2) | |
| • Urban | 24,843 | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP codes |
29720-29722
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| Area code(s) | 803 and 839 | |
| FIPS code | 45-39895 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 1246285 | |
The city of Lancaster is the main town of Lancaster County, South Carolina, United States. It is part of the larger Charlotte Metropolitan Area. In 2010, about 8,526 people lived in the city. Lancaster was named after the famous House of Lancaster from England.
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History of Lancaster
Lancaster has many important places listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These are buildings and sites that are special because of their history or design.
Some of these historic places include:
- Robert Barnwell Allison House
- Craig House
- Cureton House
- Thomas Walker Huey House
- Lancaster Cotton Oil Company
- Lancaster County Courthouse
- Lancaster County Jail
- Lancaster Downtown Historic District
- Lancaster Presbyterian Church
- Mount Carmel A.M.E. Zion Campground
- North Carolina-South Carolina Cornerstone
- Perry-McIlwain-McDow House
- Leroy Springs House
- Wade-Beckham House
- Waxhaw Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Geography of Lancaster
Lancaster is located in South Carolina. Its exact coordinates are 34°43′16″N 80°46′24″W / 34.72111°N 80.77333°W.
The city covers a total area of about 5.9 square miles (15.3 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a small part being water.
People of Lancaster
This section shares information about the people who live in Lancaster.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Lancaster has changed over many years. Here's how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 376 | — | |
| 1860 | 536 | 42.6% | |
| 1870 | 591 | 10.3% | |
| 1880 | 681 | 15.2% | |
| 1890 | 1,094 | 60.6% | |
| 1900 | 1,477 | 35.0% | |
| 1910 | 2,098 | 42.0% | |
| 1920 | 3,032 | 44.5% | |
| 1930 | 3,545 | 16.9% | |
| 1940 | 4,430 | 25.0% | |
| 1950 | 7,159 | 61.6% | |
| 1960 | 7,999 | 11.7% | |
| 1970 | 9,186 | 14.8% | |
| 1980 | 9,703 | 5.6% | |
| 1990 | 8,914 | −8.1% | |
| 2000 | 8,177 | −8.3% | |
| 2010 | 8,526 | 4.3% | |
| 2020 | 8,460 | −0.8% | |
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Lancaster's Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 8,460 people living in Lancaster. These people lived in 3,469 households, which are like homes or families. About 2,064 of these were families.
Here's a look at the different groups of people in Lancaster in 2020:
| Race | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 3,280 | 38.77% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 3,998 | 47.26% |
| Native American | 22 | 0.26% |
| Asian | 87 | 1.03% |
| Pacific Islander | 29 | 0.04% |
| Other/Mixed | 317 | 3.75% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 756 | 8.94% |
Lancaster's Population in 2010
In 2010, the city had 10,160 people. The population was made up of different groups. About 49.49% were African American, and 47.54% were White. There were also smaller groups of Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander people. About 2.25% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average household had about 2.37 people. The average family had about 3.01 people.
Education in Lancaster
Lancaster is part of the Lancaster County School District. This district has many schools for students of all ages.
Schools in Lancaster
There are about 11 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 4 high schools in the area. In 2008, Andrew Jackson Middle School was named the state's Best Special Education School.
Here are some of the public schools located in Lancaster:
- Lancaster High School
- Andrew Jackson High School
- Indian Land High School
- Andrew Jackson Middle School
- Indian Land Middle School
- A.R. Rucker Middle School
- Buford Elementary School
- Indian Land Intermediate
- Indian Land Elementary
- Buford Middle School
- Buford High School
- Erwin Elementary School
- South Middle School
- North Elementary School
- McDonald Green Elementary School
- Brooklyn Springs Elementary School
- Clinton Elementary School
- Discovery Elementary School
- Southside Pre-School
There is also a private school:
- Carolina Christian Academy
Higher Education
Lancaster is home to the University of South Carolina at Lancaster, also known as USCL. This is a college where students can continue their education after high school.
Public Library
Lancaster has a public library. It is the main building for the Lancaster County Library System. There are also other library branches in nearby towns like Indian Land and Kershaw.
Famous People from Lancaster
Many notable people have come from Lancaster. Here are a few:
- Tom Addison – a professional football player and captain for the Boston Patriots.
- Cathy Smith Bowers – a poet and professor who was the North Carolina Poet Laureate.
- Charles Duke – a NASA astronaut who walked on the Moon during the Apollo 16 mission.
- Mark Hammond – the South Carolina Secretary of State.
- Jim Hodges – a former governor of South Carolina.
- Andrew Jackson – the seventh president of the United States. His birthplace is debated, but he spent his childhood nearby.
- Nina Mae McKinney – one of the first African-American film stars and one of the first to appear on British television.
- Julie Roberts – a country music singer.
- Aaron Robinson – a professional baseball player, mainly for the New York Yankees.
- Elliot White Springs – a World War I flying ace.
- Sindarius Thornwell – a professional basketball player.
- Maurice Williams – a singer.
See also
In Spanish: Lancaster (Carolina del Sur) para niños
