Demographics & People — Lake Wylie, South Carolina
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 15,177 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~18,100 |
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| Median Age | 38.2 |
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| Total Households | 5,594 |
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| Family Households | 4,402 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.71 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.3376 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 12,098 |
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| Black or African American | 1,553 |
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| Asian | 326 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,073 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 3,578 |
| English | 2,337 |
| German | 2,058 |
| Irish | 1,757 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,706 |
| American | 1,566 |
| Italian | 1,312 |
| Scotch-Irish | 619 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 507 |
| Polish | 504 |
Language
| English Only | 13,103 |
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| Spanish | 493 |
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| Population 5+ | 14,199 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 883 |
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| Population 18+ | 10,413 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 32.0 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 21.0% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Lake Wylie, South Carolina.
