Demographics & People — Lyman, South Carolina
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 6,317 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~7,100 |
| Median Age | 32.6 |
| Total Households | 2,209 |
| Family Households | 1,655 |
| Average Household Size | 2.84 |
| Diversity Index | 0.5148 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 3,893 |
| Black or African American | 1,181 |
| Asian | 280 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 554 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,681 |
| Other groups | 1,651 |
| English | 962 |
| American | 627 |
| Irish | 598 |
| German | 458 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 364 |
| Ukrainian | 221 |
| Scottish | 200 |
| Italian | 146 |
Language
| English Only | 4,850 |
| Spanish | 317 |
| Population 5+ | 5,520 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 222 |
| Population 18+ | 4,314 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 25.7 minutes |
| Work from Home | 12.5% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Lyman, South Carolina.