County profile · South Carolina
Lancaster County, SC market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Lancaster County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 114,296
- +18.3% since 2020
- Households
- 40,128
- Median household income
- $78,869
- +34.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $329,900
- Jobs located here
- 29,873
- Highest market score
- 90
- Coffee shops and cafes, #22 of 2,063 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Lancaster County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Lancaster County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
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What this means
An estimated 114,296 people live in Lancaster County, in 40,128 households. Population estimates put the population change in Lancaster County from 2020 to 2025 at +18.3%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Lancaster County is $78,869 a year, 2% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 34.0% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Lancaster County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 131, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (80).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Lancaster County are for coffee shops and cafes (90), electricians (88) and home repair companies (86). Lancaster County ranks #22 of 2,063 scored counties for coffee shops and cafes.
Lancaster County is part of the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia metro area. For its number of households, Lancaster County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for mortgage brokers and lenders (twice the U.S. rate) and the fewest for clothing and shoe stores (59% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Lancaster County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Lancaster County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee shops and cafes | 90 | #22 of 2,063 | 23 | 5.7 | $6.9M | 185 | 11 |
| Electricians | 88 | #11 of 1,160 | 7 | 1.7 | $17M | 142 | 15 |
| Home repair trades | 86 | #16 of 2,057 | 34 | 8.5 | $3.5M | 144 | 48 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 86 | #27 of 1,493 | 11 | 2.7 | $5.6M | 190 | 33 |
| House cleaning | 83 | #30 of 847 | 8 | 2.0 | $7.7M | 120 | 15 |
| Roofing and gutters | 83 | #30 of 1,177 | 7 | 1.7 | $17M | 202 | 7 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 83 | #34 of 1,771 | 23 | 5.7 | $2.7M | 159 | 53 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 83 | #41 of 1,707 | 20 | 5.0 | $6M | 125 | 26 |
| Funeral homes | 83 | #47 of 1,472 | 9 | 2.2 | $798K | 118 | 5 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 83 | #111 of 2,087 | 27 | 6.7 | $2.9M | 229 | 16 |
| Insurance agencies | 83 | #167 of 2,272 | 42 | 10.5 | $2.4M | 195 | 30 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 82 | #39 of 1,302 | 10 | 2.5 | $4.6M | 148 | 4 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 82 | #110 of 2,405 | 289 | 72.0 | $546K | 147 | 144 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 80 | #94 of 1,889 | 32 | 8.0 | $4.9M | 119 | 11 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 80 | #136 of 2,210 | 42 | 10.5 | $1.9M | 213 | 21 |
| Chiropractors | 79 | #65 of 1,490 | 10 | 2.5 | $4.6M | 193 | 9 |
| Child care and preschools | 79 | #93 of 1,611 | 13 | 3.2 | $1.5M | 151 | 22 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 79 | #152 of 2,405 | 168 | 41.9 | $940K | 142 | 59 |
| Gas stations | 79 | #177 of 2,358 | 45 | 11.2 | $2.7M | 113 | 34 |
| Pizza | 77 | #141 of 2,090 | 26 | 6.5 | $6.1M | 120 | 71 |
| Veterinarians | 76 | #165 of 1,485 | 18 | 4.5 | $2.1M | 77 | 6 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 76 | #213 of 2,222 | 43 | 10.7 | $3.7M | 120 | 71 |
| Property management | 75 | #87 of 910 | 8 | 2.0 | Index only | 140 | 11 |
| Pet stores | 75 | #106 of 974 | 8 | 2.0 | $4.7M | 105 | 3 |
| Pet businesses | 72 | #235 of 2,200 | 52 | 13.0 | $727K | 83 | 18 |
| Hair salons | 72 | #248 of 2,339 | 82 | 20.4 | $455K | 106 | 10 |
| Nail salons | 71 | #140 of 1,328 | 21 | 5.2 | $1.8M | 106 | 3 |
| Barbershops | 71 | #211 of 1,356 | 16 | 4.0 | $2.3M | 124 | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | 70 | #220 of 1,769 | 25 | 6.2 | $1.5M | 170 | 9 |
| Gyms | 66 | #335 of 1,792 | 29 | 7.2 | $1.1M | 84 | 8 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 66 | #337 of 1,461 | 19 | 4.7 | $2M | 78 | 9 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 66 | #441 of 2,385 | 145 | 36.1 | $257K | 121 | 24 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 65 | #364 of 2,176 | 63 | 15.7 | Index only | 182 | 40 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 65 | #381 of 1,656 | 26 | 6.5 | $1.8M | 100 | 34 |
| Grocery stores | 63 | #597 of 2,070 | 28 | 7.0 | $8.8M | 95 | 20 |
| Car washes and detailing | 62 | #416 of 1,451 | 15 | 3.7 | $2.5M | 101 | 7 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 61 | #771 of 2,402 | 88 | 21.9 | $2.8M | 83 | 34 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 60 | #609 of 2,088 | 51 | 12.7 | $621K | 94 | 17 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 60 | #762 of 2,394 | 226 | 56.3 | $205K | 134 | 88 |
| Physical therapy | 59 | #488 of 1,422 | 22 | 5.5 | $2.1M | 87 | 12 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 58 | #453 of 1,334 | 18 | 4.5 | $1.8M | 87 | 9 |
| Auto repair shops | 58 | #822 of 2,378 | 90 | 22.4 | $423K | 95 | 37 |
| Convenience stores | 58 | #844 of 2,261 | 51 | 12.7 | $4.8M | 62 | 14 |
| Auto repair and car care | 56 | #947 of 2,401 | 150 | 37.4 | $254K | 94 | 58 |
| Real estate | 54 | #877 of 2,229 | 108 | 26.9 | Index only | 133 | 81 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 53 | #601 of 1,327 | 16 | 4.0 | $2.4M | 77 | 10 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 53 | #833 of 1,886 | 45 | 11.2 | $1M | 104 | 29 |
| Tire shops | 47 | #863 of 1,530 | 22 | 5.5 | $1.7M | 69 | 9 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 43 | #319 of 479 | 5 | 1.2 | $7.6M | 55 | 4 |
| Dry cleaners | 43 | #327 of 507 | 8 | 2.0 | $9.8M | 63 | 5 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 37 | #683 of 887 | 35 | 8.7 | Index only | 46 | 10 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.0 | $19.7M | 157 | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.0 | $15.3M | 150 | 5 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.0 | $7.9M | 195 | 8 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 0.7 | $15.4M | 63 | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.5 | Index only | Too few | 5 |
Household spending in Lancaster County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $38.1M | $949 | 99 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $120.8M | $3,010 | 116 |
| Food away from home | $157.9M | $3,935 | 97 |
| Groceries | $247.2M | $6,161 | 97 |
| Personal care products and services | $37.3M | $929 | 92 |
| Child care and other personal services | $19.7M | $491 | 85 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $31.6M | $789 | 80 |
| Medical and dental services | $46.2M | $1,152 | 89 |
| Pets | $37.8M | $943 | 104 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $78.7M | $1,960 | 95 |
| Vehicle insurance | $102.9M | $2,564 | 131 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $119.3M | $2,973 | 99 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $61.3M | $1,528 | 108 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $623.9M | $15,548 | 93 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Lancaster County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 114,296+18.3% since 2020
- Households
- 40,128
- Median age
- 43.6
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 83%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 549 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 190
- Median household income
- $78,869+34.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $106,641
- Median home value
- $329,900
- Jobs located here
- 29,873
- Daytime population
- 88,047Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Lancaster County, SC growing?
Population estimates put Lancaster County at 114,296 people in 2025, up 18.3% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 40,128 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 34.0%, before inflation.
How much do households in Lancaster County, SC spend?
Households in Lancaster County spend about $623.9M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $247.2M on groceries and $157.9M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Lancaster County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 131, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (80).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Lancaster County, SC?
Of the business types scored in Lancaster County, coffee shops and cafes (90), electricians (88) and home repair companies (86) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For coffee shops and cafes, that ranks #22 of 2,063 scored counties.
How does Lancaster County, SC compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Lancaster County is $78,869, 2% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 18.3% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $329,900, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for mortgage brokers and lenders (twice the U.S. rate) and lowest for clothing and shoe stores (59% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 51 of the 56 business types have a score in Lancaster County, each ranked against other counties.
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