Lowrys, South Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 303, Lowrys's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Lowrys is a small community located in South Carolina, within Chester County. The total population is 303. It ranks as the 380th most populous out of 474 Census-designated places in South Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lowrys is 31.3 years. This is 22% lower than the state median of 40.2 years. With 38.0% of the population under 18, Lowrys has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lowrys is $80,781. This is 17% higher than the state median of $69,324. It is also about the same as the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.9%. This is 37% lower than the state poverty rate of 14.1%. The unemployment rate is 2.7%. This is 44% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $197,500. Housing costs are 24% lower than the state median of $259,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Lowrys is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 87.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% higher than the state average of 71.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Lowrys is White (non-Hispanic), making up 73.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 16.5%. The Black or African American population (4.3%) is well below the state average of 24.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (16.5% vs 7.4%).

Education

32.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is about the same as the state rate of 32.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 82.1%. Notably, 16.1% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Lowrys, South Carolina is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against South Carolina state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 474 Census-designated places in South Carolina. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.