Lancaster, South Carolina
Lancaster: city in central Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States.
About
Lancaster is a city located in the county of Lancaster in the U.S. state of South Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 8,526 and a population density of 448 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 9,156 inhabitants.
The city was created 296 years ago in 1729.
Quick Facts about Lancaster
| Population | 9,156 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | South Carolina (United States) |
| County | Lancaster County |
| Phone Area Codes | 717 |
| Area | 19.05 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 34.7204,-80.7709 |
| Altitude | 367 feet / 112 meters |
| Capital city | Lancaster is capital of Lancaster County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1730 (296 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 08:02:03 (23rd September 2026) |
| Postal code | 29720 |
| Density | 481 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 7.39% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 74℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Lancaster is located at 34°43'14"N 80°46'15"W (34.7204300, -80.7709000).
Lancaster map
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Weather
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Lancaster increased by 7.39% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 8,526 | - | census |
| 2011 | 8,760 | 2.74% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,900 | 1.6% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 9,097 | 2.21% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 9,074 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 9,098 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 9,209 | 1.22% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 9,131 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 9,137 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 9,119 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 9,156 | 0.41% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Lancaster
1Walnut Creek Park
10521 Walnut Creek Pkwy, Lancaster, SC 29720, United States View details
Phone: +16033203360 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Lancaster
1Lancaster City Hall
216 S Catawba St, Lancaster, SC 29720 View details
Phone: +18032868414 | Website available
People born in Lancaster (200)
People born in Lancaster, including US musician and songwriter Vince DiCola, politician and manager Barbara Franklin, actress Gretchen Egolf, .
More notable people
- Beth Behrs (American actress and writer known for her starring role as Caroline Channing in the CBS television series 2 Broke Girls) she was born in 26/12/1985
- Jennifer Gareis (American actress) she was born in 01/08/1972
- Benjamin Smith Barton (American physician, professor, and botanist (1766-1815)) he was born in 10/02/1766
- Richard Winters (United States Army Officer) he was born in 21/01/1918
- Charles Carl Roberts (Milk truck driver and murderer) he was born in 07/12/1973
- John Wise (American pioneer in the field of ballooning) he was born in 24/02/1808
- John D. Anderson (curator of Aerodynamics at the National Air and Space Museum at the Smithsonian Institution) he was born in 01/10/1937
- Simon Snyder (Governor of Pennsylvania (1759-1819)) he was born in 05/11/1759
- Charles Demuth (American painter (1883-1935)) he was born in 08/11/1883
- Billy Bletcher (actor) he was born in 24/09/1894
- Rya Kihlstedt (American actress) she was born in 23/07/1970
- Carla Kihlstedt (American violinist, singer and composer) she was born in 23/11/1971
- Andrew J. Feustel (American astronaut) he was born in 25/08/1965
- Andrew Wenger (American association football (soccer) player) he was born in 25/12/1990
- Robert Smith (United States Secretary of the Navy (1757-1842)) he was born in 03/11/1757
- Taylor Kinney (American actor and model) he was born in 15/07/1981
- Jonathan Groff (American actor and singer) he was born in 26/03/1985
- John F. Reynolds (career officer of the United States Army) he was born in 20/09/1820
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Lancaster, SC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 218672 | University of South Carolina-Lancaster | Lancaster (SC) | 29720-0889 |
Nearby Transit Stations (9)
Rail and bus stations connected to Lancaster, SC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAM | Camden | 1060 West Dekalb Street | RAIL |
| CLT | Charlotte | 1914 North Tryon St. | RAIL |
| GAS | Gastonia | 350 Hancock Street | RAIL |
| CLB | Columbia | 850 Pulaski Street | RAIL |
| KAN | Kannapolis | 201 South Main St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Lancaster.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Lancaster Post Office | Lancaster (SC) | 29720 |
Other cities in Lancaster County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lancaster County , SC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Kershaw | 2,404 | Town in South Carolina |
Distance to Other Cities
Lancaster distances to largest South Carolina cities