Local Government News

In 2022, Lancaster County ranks 34th among South Carolina counties for government transfer income per capita at $12,236
In 2022, residents of Lancaster County received an average of $12,236 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 13th lowest in South Carolina.

Chester County: Residents received $63.07 million per capita from Income Maintenance transfers in 2022
In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 4.8% of income in Chester County, providing an average of $1,975 per capita to residents.