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The city of '''Lancaster''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|l|æ|ŋ|k|ə|s|t|ər}}<ref>{{cite web |title=Parlez-Vous Palmetto? The SC Pronunciation Guide ... |url=https://www.sciway.net/ccr/sc-pronunciations.html |website=SCIWAY |access-date=6 September 2019}}</ref>) is the county seat of [[Lancaster County, South Carolina|Lancaster County]], [[South Carolina]], United States, located in the [[Charlotte metropolitan area|Charlotte Metropolitan Area]]. As of the [[United States Census 2010|United States Census of 2010]], the city population was 8,526. The city was named after the famous [[House of Lancaster]].
The city of '''Lancaster''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|l|eɪ|ŋ|k|ə|s|t|ər}}<ref>{{cite web |title=Parlez-Vous Palmetto? The SC Pronunciation Guide ... |url=https://www.sciway.net/ccr/sc-pronunciations.html |website=SCIWAY |access-date=6 September 2019}}</ref>) is the county seat of [[Lancaster County, South Carolina|Lancaster County]], [[South Carolina]], United States, located in the [[Charlotte metropolitan area|Charlotte Metropolitan Area]]. As of the [[United States Census 2010|United States Census of 2010]], the city population was 8,526. The city was named after the famous [[House of Lancaster]].


== History ==
== History ==
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|2000= 8177
|2000= 8177
|2010= 8526
|2010= 8526
|2020= 8460
|estyear=2019
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref><ref name="USCensusDecennial2020CenPopScriptOnly">{{cite web|url=https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/pl?get=P1_001N,NAME&for=place:*&in=state:45&key=5ccd0821c15d9f4520e2dcc0f8d92b2ec9336108|title=Census Population API|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=Oct 15, 2022}}</ref>
|estimate=9119
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2019CenPopScriptOnlyDirtyFixDoNotUse">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2019.html|date=May 24, 2020|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=May 27, 2020}}</ref>
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
}}
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[[Image:Child workers in Lancaster, SC.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Group of boys working in Lancaster Cotton Mills. November 1908. Photographed by [[Lewis Hine]].]]
[[Image:Child workers in Lancaster, SC.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Group of boys working in Lancaster Cotton Mills. November 1908. Photographed by [[Lewis Hine]].]]


===2020 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2010, there were 10,160 people, 5,396 households, and 3,115 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was 1,406.2 people per square mile (543.4/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 3,778 housing units at an average density of 649.7 per square mile (251.1/km<sup>2</sup>). The racial makeup of the city was 49.49% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 47.54% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.12% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.88% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.04% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 1.15% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.78% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 2.25% of the population.
{| class="wikitable"
|+Lancaster racial composition<ref>{{Cite web|title=Explore Census Data|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=1600000US4539895&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2|access-date=2021-12-13|website=data.census.gov}}</ref>
!Race
!Num.
!Perc.
|-
|[[White (U.S. Census)|White]] (non-Hispanic)
|3,280
|38.77%
|-
|[[African American (U.S. Census)|Black or African American]] (non-Hispanic)
|3,998
|47.26%
|-
|[[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]]
|22
|0.26%
|-
|[[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]]
|87
|1.03%
|-
|[[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]]
|29
|0.04%
|-
|[[Race (United States Census)|Other/Mixed]]
|317
|3.75%
|-
|[[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]]
|756
|8.94%
|}
As of the [[2020 United States census]], there were 8,460 people, 3,469 households, and 2,064 families residing in the city.

===2010 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2010, there were 10,160 people, 5,396 households, and 3,115 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|1,406.2|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 3,778 housing units at an average density of {{convert|649.7|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 49.49% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 47.54% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.12% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.88% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.04% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 1.15% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.78% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 2.25% of the population.


There were 3,396 households, out of which 27.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.5% were married couples living together, 22.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.7% were non-families. 33.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 3.01.
There were 3,396 households, out of which 27.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.5% were married couples living together, 22.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.7% were non-families. 33.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 3.01.
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==Education==
==Education==
Lancaster is home to the Lancaster County School District, SC which has around 11 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 4 high schools. In 2008 South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford named Andrew Jackson Middle School, located in nearby [[Kershaw, South Carolina|Kershaw]], as the recipient of the state's Best Special Education School Award. The city of Lancaster is also home to the University of South Carolina at Lancaster also known as USCL.
Lancaster is home to the Lancaster County School District, SC which has around 11 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 4 high schools. In 2008 South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford named Andrew Jackson Middle School, located in nearby [[Kershaw, South Carolina|Kershaw]], as the recipient of the state's Best Special Education School Award. The City is also home to the [[University of South Carolina Lancaster|University of South Carolina at Lancaster]], also known as USCL.


'''Public Schools Located in Lancaster :'''
'''Public Schools Located in Lancaster:'''


*[[Lancaster High School (Lancaster, South Carolina)|Lancaster High School]]
*[[Lancaster High School (Lancaster, South Carolina)|Lancaster High School]]
*Andrew Jackson High School
*Andrew Jackson High School
Indian Land High school
*Andrew Jackson Middle School
*Andrew Jackson Middle School
Indian Land Middle School
*A.R. Rucker 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
*Erwin Elementary School
*[[South Middle School (Lancaster, South Carolina)|South Middle School]]
*[[South Middle School (Lancaster, South Carolina)|South Middle School]]
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*Southside Pre-School
*Southside Pre-School


'''Private Schools'''
'''Private Schools:'''
*[[Carolina Christian Academy]]
*[[Carolina Christian Academy]]


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'''Library:'''
'''Library:'''
*Lancaster has a [[public library]], the main building of the Lancaster County Library System, with branches in the Indian Land area and the Kershaw area.<ref>http://www.lanclib.org</ref>
*Lancaster has a [[public library]] which is the main building of the Lancaster County Library System. Additional branches are located in Indian Land and Kershaw.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.lanclib.org/|title=Home|website=lanclib}}</ref>


==Notable people==
==Notable people==
[[File:Official NASA portrait Charles Moss Duke Jr.jpg|thumb|right|120px|[[Charles Duke]]]]
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* [[Tom Addison]], former professional football player and team captain of the [[Boston Patriots]], 1960-1968
* [[Tom Addison]] – former professional football player and team captain of the [[Boston Patriots]], 1960-1968
* [[Cathy Smith Bowers]], poet and professor; [[North Carolina Poet Laureate]], 2010–2012
* [[Cathy Smith Bowers]] – poet and professor; [[North Carolina Poet Laureate]], 2010–2012
* [[Tom Caskey]] (born c. 1938), human geneticist
* [[Danny Clyburn]], baseball player
* [[Danny Clyburn]] – baseball player
* [[Don Dixon (musician)|Don Dixon]], musician and producer
* [[Don Dixon (musician)|Don Dixon]] – musician and producer
* [[Charles Duke]], NASA astronaut who walked on the moon
* [[Charles Duke]] – NASA astronaut who walked on the Moon during the Apollo 16 mission
* [[Hattie N. Harrison]], Maryland legislator and educator
* [[Jim Hodges]], former governor of South Carolina
* [[Mark Hammond (American politician)|Mark Hammond]] - South Carolina Secretary of State
* [[Hattie N. Harrison]] – Maryland legislator and educator
* [[Andrew Jackson]], seventh [[president of the United States]] (disputed birthplace/childhood home with [[Waxhaw, North Carolina]])
* [[Jim Hodges]] – former governor of South Carolina
* [[Nina Mae McKinney]], one of the early African-American film stars in the United States and one of the early African Americans to appear on British television
* [[Andrew Jackson]] – seventh [[president of the United States]] (disputed birthplace/childhood home with [[Waxhaw, North Carolina]])
* [[Julie Roberts]], country music singer
* [[Nina Mae McKinney]] – one of the early African-American film stars in the United States and one of the early African Americans to appear on British television
* [[Aaron Robinson (baseball)|Aaron Robinson]], professional baseball player with the Yankees
* [[Julie Roberts]] – country music singer
* [[J. Marion Sims]], controversial founder of [[gynecology]]; the J. Marion Sims Foundation is located in Lancaster
* [[Aaron Robinson (baseball)|Aaron Robinson]] – professional baseball player, primarily with the [[New York Yankees]], 1943-1951
* [[Elliot White Springs]] World War I flying ace
* [[J. Marion Sims]] – controversial founder of [[gynecology]]; the J. Marion Sims Foundation is located in Lancaster
* [[Sindarius Thornwell]], professional basketball player who last played for the [[NBA]]'s [[Los Angeles Clippers]]
* [[Elliot White Springs]] – World War I flying ace
* [[Maurice Williams & the Zodiacs|Maurice Williams]], singer
* [[Sindarius Thornwell]] – professional basketball player who last played for the [[NBA]]'s [[Los Angeles Clippers]]
* [[Maurice Williams & the Zodiacs|Maurice Williams]] – singer
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Latest revision as of 15:13, 23 August 2024

Lancaster, South Carolina
City
Lancaster County Courthouse (left) at intersection of Main and Dunlap streets
Lancaster County Courthouse (left) at intersection of Main and Dunlap streets
Official seal of Lancaster, South Carolina
Seal
Nickname: 
The Red Rose City
Motto(s): 
"Forward Together, the Spirit of Lancaster"
Location of Lancaster, South Carolina
Location of Lancaster, South Carolina
Lancaster is located in South Carolina
Lancaster
Lancaster
Lancaster is located in the United States
Lancaster
Lancaster
Coordinates: 34°43′16″N 80°46′24″W / 34.72111°N 80.77333°W / 34.72111; -80.77333
Country United States
State South Carolina
CountyLancaster
Incorporated1830
Government
 • MayorAlston DeVenny [1]
Area
[2]
 • City
6.89 sq mi (17.85 km2)
 • Land6.81 sq mi (17.63 km2)
 • Water0.08 sq mi (0.21 km2)
Elevation
[3]
545 ft (166 m)
Population
 (2020)[4]
 • City
8,460
 • Density1,242.66/sq mi (479.81/km2)
 • Urban
24,843
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
29720-29722
Area code(s)803 and 839
FIPS code45-39895[5]
GNIS feature ID1246285[3]
Websitewww.lancastercitysc.com

The city of Lancaster (/ˈleɪŋkəstər/[6]) is the county seat of Lancaster County, South Carolina, United States, located in the Charlotte Metropolitan Area. As of the United States Census of 2010, the city population was 8,526. The city was named after the famous House of Lancaster.

History

[edit]

The following are listed on the National Register of Historic Places:[7][8]

Geography

[edit]

Lancaster is located at 34°43′16″N 80°46′24″W / 34.72111°N 80.77333°W / 34.72111; -80.77333 (34.721100, -80.773315).[9]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.9 square miles (15 km2), of which 5.8 square miles (15 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) (1.36%) is water.

Demographics

[edit]
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1850376—
186053642.6%
187059110.3%
188068115.2%
18901,09460.6%
19001,47735.0%
19102,09842.0%
19203,03244.5%
19303,54516.9%
19404,43025.0%
19507,15961.6%
19607,99911.7%
19709,18614.8%
19809,7035.6%
19908,914−8.1%
20008,177−8.3%
20108,5264.3%
20208,460−0.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[10][4]
Group of boys working in Lancaster Cotton Mills. November 1908. Photographed by Lewis Hine.

2020 census

[edit]
Lancaster racial composition[11]
Race Num. Perc.
White (non-Hispanic) 3,280 38.77%
Black or African American (non-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%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 8,460 people, 3,469 households, and 2,064 families residing in the city.

2010 census

[edit]

As of the census[5] of 2010, there were 10,160 people, 5,396 households, and 3,115 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,406.2 inhabitants per square mile (542.9/km2). There were 3,778 housing units at an average density of 649.7 per square mile (250.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 49.49% African American, 47.54% White, 0.12% Native American, 0.88% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 1.15% from other races, and 0.78% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.25% of the population.

There were 3,396 households, out of which 27.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.5% were married couples living together, 22.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.7% were non-families. 33.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.8% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 16.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $28,650, and the median income for a family was $33,380. Males had a median income of $27,090 versus $22,382 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,828. About 18.0% of families and 23.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 33.2% of those under age 18 and 17.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education

[edit]

Lancaster is home to the Lancaster County School District, SC which has around 11 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 4 high schools. In 2008 South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford named Andrew Jackson Middle School, located in nearby Kershaw, as the recipient of the state's Best Special Education School Award. The City is also home to the University of South Carolina at Lancaster, also known as USCL.

Public Schools Located in Lancaster:

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

Private Schools:

Universities:

Library:

  • Lancaster has a public library which is the main building of the Lancaster County Library System. Additional branches are located in Indian Land and Kershaw.[12]

Notable people

[edit]
Charles Duke

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "Lancaster mayor Joe Shaw passes away at 81". WDTV. WDTV. November 30, 2015. Retrieved February 1, 2016.
  2. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
  3. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lancaster, South Carolina
  4. ^ a b "Census Population API". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
  5. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  6. ^ "Parlez-Vous Palmetto? The SC Pronunciation Guide ..." SCIWAY. Retrieved September 6, 2019.
  7. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
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