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Lancaster County, SC

Lancaster

Steeped in history, Lancaster County is a northern South Carolina county and part of the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is located in the Piedmont region.

Business and financial services and pharmaceutical manufacturing make up much of the business community in Lancaster County, and many corporate headquarters make the region their home, including Nutramax Laboratories.

Educational opportunities and a talent pipeline thrive due to the University of South Carolina at Lancaster campus.
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Population
108,215

Population

138,925

2030 Population

41.8

Median Age

45,495

Labor Force

1,536,696

Regional Labor Force

Income
25.84/hr

Average Wage

$73,811

Median Household Income

Education
83%

High School Graduation Rate

62.2%

Post Secondary Degree

EDUCATION BREAKDOWN

19.4%

Some College

11.2%

Associate Degree

20.3%

Bachelor’s Degree

11.3%

Graduate Degree or Higher

EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

University of South Carolina – Lancaster

Top 5 Largest Sectors By Employment Percentages
12.9%

Admin Support

11%

Management

9.6%

Production

8.75%

Sales

7.18%

Education / Instruction

Industry Clusters

Business Services

Metal Mining

Local Education and Training

Local Financial Services

Healthcare Services

Major Employers

Nutramax Laboratories

Continental

Founders Federal Credit Union

Medical University of South Carolina – Lancaster Medical Center

OceanaGold

Red Ventures

30.4 minutes

Commute Time

Airports

Charlotte International Airport (40-50 minutes)

Lancaster County Airport

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