Van Wyck, South Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 951, Van Wyck'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

Van Wyck is a small community located in South Carolina, within Lancaster County. The total population is 951. It ranks as the 274th most populous out of 474 Census-designated places in South Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Van Wyck is 52.7 years. This is 31% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. Only 14.9% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 19.2% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Van Wyck is $38,250. This is 45% lower than the state median of $69,324. It is also 53% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 5.4%. This is 62% lower than the state poverty rate of 14.1%. The unemployment rate is 9.5%. This is 95% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $279,200. Housing costs are 8% higher than the state median of $259,000. The home-value-to-income ratio of 7.3x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 92.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 28% higher than the state average of 71.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Van Wyck has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.2% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 7.3%. The Black or African American population (7.3%) is well below the state average of 24.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.0%) is well below the state average of 7.4%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 1.8%.

Education

13.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 59% lower than 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 89.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Van Wyck, 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.