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Living in Indian Land
Indian Land is not a town or city. It is an unincorporated area in the northern part of Lancaster County along Charlotte Highway, about 24 miles by road from uptown Charlotte, so Lancaster County provides its local government. The Census Bureau does not count Indian Land as its own place; Lancaster County as a whole grew to an estimated 114,296 people in July 2025, from 96,016 in 2020.
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Quick facts
- People in Lancaster County
- 114,296July 2025 Census estimate for the whole county, up from 96,016 in the 2020 Census. The Census does not publish a count for Indian Land itselfSource
- Schools
- Lancaster County School DistrictIndian Land Elementary, Intermediate, Middle and High schoolsSource
- Uptown Charlotte
- About 38 min24 miles from Indian Land Intermediate School on Charlotte Highway, no traffic. Estimate
- Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- About 37 min22 miles from Indian Land Intermediate School, no traffic. Estimate
- Lancaster, the county seat
- About 25 min18 miles to the county offices at 101 N. Main St., no traffic. Estimate
- Property tax
- About 0.59% of appraised valueTax year 2026, a home the owner lives in, after the county's sales tax credit; other property pays about 2.01%. Fire and stormwater fees are extraSource
Neighborhoods
Neighborhoods were not collected for Indian Land in this pass.
Schools
Lancaster County School District: All of Indian Land; schools are assigned by address
Lancaster County School District campuses in Indian Land Source
High schoolIndian Land High School (6100 Charlotte Hwy.)
Middle schoolIndian Land Middle School (8063 River Rd.)
Intermediate schoolIndian Land Intermediate School (8361 Charlotte Hwy.)
Elementary schoolsIndian Land Elementary School (4137 Dobys Bridge Rd.)
Harrisburg Elementary School (10251 Harrisburg Rd.)
Harrisburg Elementary School (10251 Harrisburg Rd.)
A normal week here
Family Farm Day: Halloween at the Greenway Children's Farm
Crandall Bowles Children's Farm, Anne Springs Close Greenway, Fort Mill
Fort Mill Farmers and Artisans Market, last market of the season
Veterans Park, Fort Mill
Last day for this one.
Coyote Classic 5K, Howlween edition
2212 White's Road, Fort Mill
Happy Hauntings at Main Street Children's Museum
Main Street Children's Museum, Rock Hill
Everything this week in Indian Land · Friday night football · The Brunch list · Kids
Property taxes
| Who taxes it | Rate | Source |
|---|---|---|
| A home the owner lives in (4%) | About 0.59% of appraised value a year (163.2 mills, after the local option sales tax credit of $0.601 per $1,000 of value) | Source |
| Other property such as a rental (6%) | About 2.01% a year (344.2 mills, all school mills included, after the same credit) | Source |
| Indian Land fire fee | $240 a year (2025) | Source |
| County stormwater fee | $60 per unit (2025) | Source |
| Cars and trucks | Taxed every year at 6% of the SC Department of Revenue value times the full county millage, less the sales tax credit, plus a $40 road maintenance charge per vehicle | Source |
| A home the owner lives in, tax year 2026, before fees | About 0.59% |
Lancaster County Auditor's 2026 millage: 344.2 mills in all, of which a legal residence does not pay the 181.0 school operating mills, leaving 163.2. South Carolina taxes a home the owner lives in as a legal residence at 4% of appraised value and other property at 6%. Example from the county's calculator: a $300,000 home the owner lives in comes to about $1,778 a year before the fire and stormwater fees. The county's calculator says its totals are estimates.
The basics
Local governmentIndian Land is unincorporated, so Lancaster County provides local services. County offices: 101 N. Main St., Lancaster. Lancaster County
Water and sewerLancaster County Water and Sewer District serves the area; check its service area for your address. LCWSD
TrashThere is no town trash service. Lancaster County runs drop-off convenience sites; its page has a map with addresses. Solid waste and recycling
ParksCounty parks in Indian Land: Walnut Creek Park (10521 Walnut Creek Pkwy., 60 acres, ball fields, a 3.5 mile trail and the Twelve Mile Creek Trail), Indian Land Recreation Center (8286 Charlotte Hwy., two gyms), Harrisburg Athletic Complex (10167 Harrisburg Rd.), Deputy Roy Hardin Park (8341 Shelly Mullis Rd.) and Bailes Ridge Nature Trail. County parks
Property tax and vehiclesLancaster County Auditor, 101 N. Main St., Lancaster, 803-285-7424. Auditor
VotingRegister and look up your polling place with the SC State Election Commission. SC Votes
The short version
Quick answers
How many people live in Indian Land, South Carolina?
114,296. July 2025 Census estimate for the whole county, up from 96,016 in the 2020 Census. The Census does not publish a count for Indian Land itself.
What school district is Indian Land in?
Lancaster County School District: All of Indian Land; schools are assigned by address
What is the property tax rate in Indian Land, South Carolina?
About 0.59%, a home the owner lives in, tax year 2026, before fees, adding up A home the owner lives in (4%), Other property such as a rental (6%), Indian Land fire fee, County stormwater fee, Cars and trucks. The 4% rate needs the county assessor to approve the home as a legal residence (assessor: 803-285-6964). The 2026 homestead exemption takes $75,000 off the taxable value for those who qualify.
When is trash pickup in Indian Land?
There is no town trash service. Lancaster County runs drop-off convenience sites; its page has a map with addresses.
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