Lancaster County, South Carolina Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

90.0%

Bachelor's Degree+

33.6%

Graduate Degree

11.6%

Population 25+

75,197

Lancaster County, South Carolina Educational Level Distribution

Education Treemap for  in 2024
Figure 1: Relative distribution of education levels for residents aged 25 and older in .

Lancaster County, South Carolina Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
10.0%7,518
High School Graduate
27.9%20,956
Some College / Associate's
28.6%21,476
Bachelor's Degree
22.0%16,515
Graduate Degree
11.6%8,732

Lancaster County, South Carolina Higher Education Trends (2010–2024)

Trend chart showing bachelor degree growth in
Figure 2: Historical percentage of residents with a Bachelor's degree or higher in .


Education Statistics FAQs for Lancaster County, South Carolina

Approximately 33.6% of adults in Lancaster County, South Carolina hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Lancaster County, South Carolina has increased by 18.2 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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