Lancaster, South Carolina
Lancaster: City in central Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States
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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 293 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 |
| Altitude : | 367 feet / 112 meters |
| Capital city : | Lancaster is capital of Lancaster County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1730 (293 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 06:07:45 (23rd September 2023) |
| Postal code : | 29720 |
| Density : | 481 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 6.88% (2010-2020) |
| Weather : | 74℉ Slight Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Lancaster is located at 34°43'14"N 80°46'15"W (34.7204300, -80.7709000).
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Weather
Lancaster forecast: A slight chance of rain showers after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. more
- Official Website
Official website of Lancaster
Demographics
The population of Lancaster increased by 6.88% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 8,526 | - | census |
| 2011 | 8,760 | 2.67% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,900 | 1.57% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 9,097 | 2.17% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 9,074 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 9,098 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 9,209 | 1.21% | 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 | 0.4% | estimation process |
Lancaster zip code is 29720.
County name: Lancaster, County
fips: 45057
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Best Things to Do in Lancaster
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People born in Lancaster (200)
People born in Lancaster, including US musician and songwriter Vince DiCola, politician and manager Barbara Franklin, actress Gretchen Egolf, .
List
- 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
Schools in Lancaster
College & universities near Lancaster, SC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 218672 | University of South Carolina-Lancaster | Lancaster (SC) | 29720-0889 |
Stations (9)
Amtrak & bus stations near Lancaster, SC
| 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 |
Post offices near Lancaster
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Lancaster Post Office | Lancaster (SC) | 29720 |
Other places with the same name (15)
- Lancaster , California The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California. It is located in the Antelope Valley in southern California. Lancaster is known for its many aerospace companies, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Antelope Valley College Planetarium and the Lancaster Museum of Art & History. with a population of 155,822 people.
- Lancaster , Ohio The county seat of Fairfield County, Ohio. It is located in the central part of the state. Lancaster is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Lancaster Historical Society and the Lancaster Museum of Art. with a population of 40,932 people.
- Lancaster , Texas city in Dallas County, Texas, United States with a population of 39,265 people.
- Lancaster , Pennsylvania city in central Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 17,106 people.
- Lancaster , New York town in Erie County, New York with a population of 10,064 people.
- Lancaster , Massachusetts town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States with a population of 7,857 people.
- Lancaster , Kentucky city in and seat of Garrard County, Kentucky, United States with a population of 3,840 people.
- Lancaster , Wisconsin city in Grant County, Wisconsin, United States with a population of 3,700 people.
- Lancaster , New Hampshire town in New Hampshire, United States with a population of 3,234 people.
- Lancaster , Indiana township in Wells County, Indiana with a population of 1,494 people.
- Lancaster , Illinois city in Illinois, United States of America with a population of 1,411 people.
- Lancaster , Missouri city in Schuyler County, Missouri, United States with a population of 744 people.
- Lancaster , Minnesota city in Kittson County, Minnesota with a population of 327 people.
- Lancaster , Kansas city in Kansas, U.S. with a population of 282 people.
Other cities in Lancaster County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lancaster County , SC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Union | 7,535 | County seat of Union County, South Carolina |
| Kershaw | 2,404 | Town in South Carolina |
| Lancaster Mill | 1,978 | Census-designated place in Lancaster County, South Carolina |
| Van Wyck | 1,120 | Human settlement in South Carolina, United States of America |
| Heath Springs | 1,054 | Human settlement in Lancaster County, South Carolina, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Lancaster distances to largest South Carolina cities
