Lake City City, South Carolina
As of the census of 2000, there were 6478 people in the city, organized into 2409 households, and 1706 families living in the city. The population density was 1365 people per square mile (527.03/kmē), it is 65th most densely populated city in South Carolina. There were 2704 housing units at an average density of 569.3 per square mile (219.81/kmē). The average household size was 2.67 people, and the average family size was 3.25 people. In the city the population was spread out, with 29.7% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 79.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 71.4 males. The median age was 34.2 years, the median age of male residents at 29.7 and the median age of female residents at 37.1. The racial makeup of the city was 1761 White, 4627 Black or African American, 5 American Indian, 22 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 45 from two or more races and 18 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $22534, it is South Carolina's 47th poorest city by median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $32111, making its South Carolina's 89th lowest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $14452, it would be the 237th highest city by per capita income in the U.S. state of South Carolina. The median income is $18004, The median income for males was $21415 versus $15278 for females.
In 2000, 1898 pupils and students, of which 910 are male and 988 are female, 29.3% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 193 nursery or pri school, 75 kindergarten, 1075 elementary school, 323 high school and 232 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 6478 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 6478 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 6479 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 6485 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 6528 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 6532 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 6583 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 6624 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 6637 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 6655 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 6666 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 88 | 105 | 193 |
| Kindergarten | 60 | 15 | 75 |
| Elementary school | 533 | 542 | 1075 |
| High school | 166 | 157 | 323 |
| College or graduate school | 63 | 169 | 232 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake City city, South Carolina | $22534 | $32111 | $14452 |
| Florence County, South Carolina | $35144 | $41274 | $17876 |
| South Carolina, United States | $37082 | $44227 | $18795 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |