Cayce, SC

Cayce, South Carolina

Introduction to Cayce, South Carolina

Cayce, South Carolina, in Lexington county, is 3 miles SW of Columbia, South Carolina (center to center) and 88 miles S of Charlotte, North Carolina. The city is located in the Columbia metropolitan area and has a population of 12,150.

Cayce History

Europeans settled in the 1700s when the area was part of the town of Granby. Several Revolutionary War skirmishes were fought in the region now known as Cayce. The community, which was named after John Cayce, a local businessman, was officially incorporated in 1914. Located strategically across the Congaree River, the city’s economy and development have benefited greatly from this river.

Cayce and Nearby Attractions

• Cayce Historical Museum
• Green-Meldrim House
• Dreher Island State Recreation Area
• Sesquicentennial State Park
• Riverbanks Zoo & Garden
• Edventure Children's Museum

Things To Do In Cayce

Cayce Historical Museum showcases interesting exhibits about the local history and culture. Among the notable historical sites near Cayce are the Governor's Mansion, Green-Meldrim House, State Capitol, Woodrow Wilson Boyhood Home, and Mann-Simon Cottage. There are several parks around the city offering provisions for recreation. Some of the notable ones include Aiken State Park, Congaree National Park, and Sesquicentennial State Park. Dreher Island State Recreation Area has camping grounds, play areas, picnic spots, and facilities for boating, fishing, and hiking.

Cayce Transportation

Columbia Metropolitan Airport is nearby.

Cayce Higher Education

Colleges near Cayce include University of South Carolina at Columbia, Midlands Technical College, and Benedict College.

High Points

Cayce strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in South Carolina):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of Cayce, SC

Comparing Cayce to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Carolina (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Cayce Almanac

Cayce Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Cayce Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Cayce High Schools (2004)

BROOKLAND CAYCE HIGH SCHOOL
1300 STATE STREET
803-791-5000
Serves 1,232 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13

Cayce Colleges

(List of All South Carolina Colleges)

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