Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC

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2021 Population

165,220

1.41% 1-year decline

US Senator

Lindsey Graham

Republican Party

US Senator

Tim Scott

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

42.2

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

16.9%

5.12% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$54,695

6.18% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$153,400

5.36% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

65,843

0.698% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC had a population of 165k people with a median age of 42.2 and a median household income of $54,695. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC declined from 167,587 to 165,220, a −1.41% decrease and its median household income grew from $51,514 to $54,695, a 6.18% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC are White (Non-Hispanic) (62%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (27.7%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.15%), White (Hispanic) (2.83%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.16%).

5.48% of the households in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.8% of the residents in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC are Northeastern Technical College (374 degrees awarded in 2021) and University of South Carolina-Lancaster (135 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC was $153,400, and the homeownership rate was 74.7%.

Most people in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC was 2 cars per household.

Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC borders Matthews Town (South) PUMA, NC, Lumberton City PUMA, NC, Hoke, Richmond & Scotland Counties PUMA, NC, Monroe City PUMA, NC, Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC, York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC, Rock Hill City & Fort Mill Town PUMA, SC, Forest Acres City & Dentsville PUMA, SC, Kershaw, Richland (South) & Calhoun Counties PUMA, SC, Florence City PUMA, SC, and Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC.

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Population & Diversity

Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC is home to a population of 165k people, from which 97.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.89% of Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC residents were born outside of the country (6.43k people).

In 2021, there were 2.24 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (103k people) in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 45.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.2k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC are Spanish (6,609 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (265 households), and German (257 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

83,464

Women

50.5%

81,773

Men

49.5%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 165,237 inhabitants, with 49.5% men, and 50.5% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

97.8%

2021 Citizenship

97.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.8% of Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC was 97.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC

White (Non-Hispanic)
103k ± 69
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
45.8k ± 835
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
5.2k ± 834

5.17%

Hispanic Population

8.54k people

5.17% of the people in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC are hispanic (8.54k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,665 ± 997 people
India
806 ± 695 people
Cuba
487 ± 541 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC was Mexico, the natal country of 1,665 Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC residents, followed by India with 806 and Cuba with 487.

Foreign-Born Population

3.89%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

6.43k people

3.94%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

6.61k people

As of 2021, 3.89% of Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC residents (6.43k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC was 3.94%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
6,609 households (4.24%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
265 households (0.17%)
German
257 households (0.165%)

5.48% of the households in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC was Spanish. 4.24% of the households in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,610 ± 428
Gulf War (2001-)
1,886 ± 474
Gulf War (1990s)
1,414 ± 278

Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.91 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC employs 65.8k people. The largest industries in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC are Elementary & secondary schools (4,632 people), Construction (3,810 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,687 people), and the highest paying industries are Services incidental to transportation ($175,088), Wired telecommunications carriers ($138,148), and Commercial, industrial & other intangible assets rental & leasing ($123,906).

Males in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC have an average income that is 1.44 times higher than the average income of females, which is $45,327. The income inequality in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.44, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

31,781

Women

47.9%

34,525

Men

52.1%

The workforce of Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC in 2020 was 66,306 people, with 47.9% woman, and 52.1% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC.

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Occupations

65.8k

2021 Value

−0.698%

1 Year decline

± −0.698%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC declined at a rate of −0.698%, from 66.3k employees to 65.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC, are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,958 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,895 people), and Customer service representatives (1,659 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in South Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

65.8k

2021 Value

−0.698%

1 Year decline

± −0.698%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC declined at a rate of −0.698%, from 66.3k employees to 65.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,632 people), Construction (3,810 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,687 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC, though some of these residents may live in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$43,697

Median earning men ± $1,595

$30,312

Median earning women ± $1,708

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($96,233), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($63,480), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($54,434).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($67,000), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($64,489), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($44,394).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in South Carolina. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in South Carolina.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from South Carolina to other states, or from other states to South Carolina.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound South Carolina product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $39.9B, followed by Plastics/rubber ($29.5B) and Machinery ($26.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound South Carolina products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$273B

2020 Value in South Carolina

$613B

Projected 2050 Value in South Carolina

124% growth

In 2020, total outbound South Carolina trade was $273B. This is expected to increase 124% to $613B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound South Carolina trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from South Carolina to other states, or from other states to South Carolina.

Most Common Trade Partners

North Carolina
$28.9B
Georgia
$21.4B
Texas
$10.9B

In 2020, the top outbound South Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was North Carolina with $28.9B, followed by Georgia with $21.4B and Texas and $10.9B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that South Carolina shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in South Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 55.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (43.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.11%).

Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott are the senators currently representing the state of South Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

South Carolina is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC. Showing the available data for South Carolina.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (55.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (43.4%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.11%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in South Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 55.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (43.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.11%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in South Carolina for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from South Carolina

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Lindsey Graham

Senator from South Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2003

Tim Scott

Senator from South Carolina

Assumed office on January 2, 2013
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Jim DeMint.

Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott are the senators currently representing South Carolina.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in South Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from South Carolina

South Carolina is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for South Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC awarded 509 degrees. The student population of Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,257 male students and 2,269 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC are White (301 and 59.3%), followed by Black or African American (162 and 31.9%), Two or More Races (18 and 3.54%), and Hispanic or Latino (10 and 1.97%).

The largest universities in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC by number of degrees awarded are Northeastern Technical College (374 and 73.5%) and University of South Carolina-Lancaster (135 and 26.5%).

The most popular majors in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (164 and 32.2%), Pre-Nursing Studies (91 and 17.9%), and General Business (55 and 10.8%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 87.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 59.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 3,526 (35.6% men and 64.4% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 3,526 students enrolled in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC, 35.6% men and 64.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,954 records, of which 62.3% were women and 37.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
131 degrees awarded
General Business
55 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
33 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 131 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Northeastern Technical College
374 degrees awarded
University of South Carolina-Lancaster
135 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Northeastern Technical College with 374 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 143 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC, which is 0.391 times less than the 366 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 301 degrees mean that there were 1.86 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 162 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 2-year ($5,809) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($563) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,650) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 1.28% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.646% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (45.2k), Some college (26.1k), and Secondary Education (23.4k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC was $153,400 in 2021, which is 0.626 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $145,600 to $153,400, a 5.36% increase. The homeownership rate in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC is 74.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC have an average commute time of 28.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC is $54,695. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC was Mount Pleasant Town PUMA, SC with a value of $82,343, followed by Charleston City PUMA, SC and York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC, with respective values of $77,240 and $74,702.

Housing

Property

$153,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$7,082

$47,116

Median Property Taxes

±$1,935

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

74.7%

Homeownership

2021

66.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 74.7% of the housing units in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 75%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC was Mount Pleasant Town PUMA, SC with a value of $82,343, followed by Charleston City PUMA, SC and York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC, with respective values of $77,240 and $74,702.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$54,695

Median Household Income

± $1,767

63.1k

Number of Households

± 2,209

In 2021, the median household income of the 63.1k households in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC grew to $54,695 from the previous year's value of $51,514.

The following chart displays the households in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.44

2021 Wage GINI in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC

0.454

2020 Wage GINI in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC

In 2021, the income inequality in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC was 0.44 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 3.17% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (81.8%)
Carpooled (7.69%)
Worked At Home (7.26%)

In 2021, 81.8% of workers in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.69%) and those who worked at home (7.26%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

28.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC have a longer commute time (28.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.38% of the workforce in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC (27k out of 160k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

89.8% of the population of Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC has health coverage, with 42.8% on employee plans, 18.6% on Medicaid, 15.6% on Medicare, 11.4% on non-group plans, and 1.49% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in South Carolina see 1485 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.602% decrease from the previous year (1494 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1768 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 524 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for South Carolina.

1,485 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in South Carolina

Primary care physicians in South Carolina see an average of 1,485 patients per year. This represents a 0.602% decrease from the previous year (1,494 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in South Carolina in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.1% under 18 years, 17.9% between 18 and 34 years, 39% between 35 and 64 years, and 20% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.3% were men and 52.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

10.2%

Uninsured

42.8%

Employer Coverage

18.6%

Medicaid

15.6%

Medicare

11.4%

Non-Group

1.49%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC declined by 1.48% from 10.3% to 10.2%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.