Cayce is a city in South Carolina. The population was 12,528 at the 2010 census. The estimated population for 2019 is 14,009. It is the third-most populous municipality in Lexington County, South Carolina. It is located within the Columbia Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is also part of the South Carolina Midlands region. The area has a long history of human habitation and has several Native American archaeological sites.
Cayce, SC is a U.S. city. There are more than 28,325 places in the United States. Cayce is ranked 49th among the most populated. It has a median property value of $128,300 and is 0.558 times smaller than the national average. Cayce has a homeownership rate of 55.2%, and its median household income is $38,086. The average household income is $46,924. The high school graduation rate is 68%.
The Southbound Railroad line was completed in 1891, bringing people to the area. The railroad spur brought more people to the town, and Cayce became incorporated in 1914. During the 20th century, many subdivisions were built in the city. In addition, the construction of the Blossom Street Bridge facilitated the city's growth and made the commute to Columbia much shorter.
Cayce has a low crime rate, but property crime rates are generally higher than in other South Carolina cities. The (RICO) Act was passed in 1970 to combat organized crime. The town is home to the Cayce Police Department, which is responsible for policing the community. The city's population has increased by 6% since 2005. The city will host the 2021 Christmas in Cayce festivities on 11/16/2021.