Lancaster County, South Carolina
Lancaster County | |
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Location within the U.S. state of South Carolina | |
South Carolina's location within the U.S. | |
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Country | United States
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State | South Carolina |
Founded | 1785 |
Seat | Lancaster |
Area | |
• Total | 555 sq mi (1,440 km2) |
• Land | 549 sq mi (1,420 km2) |
• Water | 6 sq mi (20 km2) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 96,016 |
• Density | 175/sq mi (68/km2) |
Website | [[1] www |
Lancaster County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Carolina. As of the 2020 census, the population was 96,016. Its county seat is Lancaster. The county was created in 1785.
History[edit | edit source]
Lancaster County was formed in 1785 as part of the Camden District. It was named after Lancaster, Pennsylvania, which was named after Lancaster, England. The area was originally inhabited by the Catawba and other indigenous peoples.
Geography[edit | edit source]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 555 square miles (1,440 km²), of which 549 square miles (1,420 km²) is land and 6.0 square miles (16 km²) (1.1%) is water.
Adjacent counties[edit | edit source]
- Union County, North Carolina - north
- Chesterfield County, South Carolina - east
- Kershaw County, South Carolina - south
- Fairfield County, South Carolina - southwest
- Chester County, South Carolina - west
- York County, South Carolina - northwest
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of the 2020 census, there were 96,016 people, 35,480 households, and 25,000 families residing in the county. The population density was 175 people per square mile (68/km²).
Government and politics[edit | edit source]
Lancaster County is governed by a county council consisting of seven members elected from single-member districts. The county is part of South Carolina's 5th congressional district.
Economy[edit | edit source]
The economy of Lancaster County is diverse, with significant contributions from manufacturing, retail, and healthcare sectors. The county is home to several large employers, including Red Ventures and Nutramax Laboratories.
Education[edit | edit source]
Lancaster County is served by the Lancaster County School District, which operates several elementary, middle, and high schools. The county is also home to the University of South Carolina Lancaster.
Transportation[edit | edit source]
Major highways in Lancaster County include U.S. Route 521, U.S. Route 21, and South Carolina Highway 9. The county is also served by the Lancaster County Airport.
Communities[edit | edit source]
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Unincorporated communities[edit | edit source]
Notable people[edit | edit source]
- Andrew Jackson, the seventh President of the United States, was born in the Waxhaws region, which straddles the border between North and South Carolina.
See also[edit | edit source]
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Lancaster County, South Carolina
- List of counties in South Carolina
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External links[edit | edit source]
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