York County, SC

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2021 Population

276,569

0.979% 1-year growth

US Senator

Lindsey Graham

Republican Party

US Senator

Tim Scott

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

0.257% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

9.18%

3.67% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$72,234

5.37% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$238,700

9.29% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

136,528

0.492% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, York County, SC had a population of 277k people with a median age of 39 and a median household income of $72,234. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of York County, SC grew from 273,887 to 276,569, a 0.979% increase and its median household income grew from $68,555 to $72,234, a 5.37% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in York County, SC are White (Non-Hispanic) (69.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (18.8%), White (Hispanic) (3.16%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.63%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.57%).

None of the households in York County, SC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.9% of the residents in York County, SC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in York County, SC are York Technical College (1,461 degrees awarded in 2021), Winthrop University (1,368 degrees), and Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Rock Hill (432117) (95 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in York County, SC was $238,700, and the homeownership rate was 72.3%.

Most people in York County, SC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.6 minutes. The average car ownership in York County, SC was 2 cars per household.

York County, SC borders Cleveland County, NC, Gaston County, NC, Mecklenburg County, NC, Cherokee County, SC, Chester County, SC, Lancaster County, SC, and Union County, SC.

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Population & Diversity

York County, SC is home to a population of 277k people, from which 96.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 5.77% of York County, SC residents were born outside of the country (15.9k people).

In 2021, there were 3.68 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (191k people) in York County, SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 52k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 8.75k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.9%

2021 Citizenship

96.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.9% of York County, SC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in York County, SC was 96.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in York County, SC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in York County, SC

White (Non-Hispanic)
191k ± 381
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
52k ± 798
White (Hispanic)
8.75k ± 1.02k

6.03%

Hispanic Population

16.7k people

6.03% of the people in York County, SC are hispanic (16.7k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in York County, SC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for South Carolina.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
59,828 ± 5,970 people
India
16,728 ± 3,170 people
Honduras
13,020 ± 2,798 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 59,828 South Carolina residents, followed by India with 16,728 and Honduras with 13,020.

Foreign-Born Population

5.77%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

15.9k people

5.78%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

15.8k people

As of 2021, 5.77% of York County, SC residents (15.9k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in York County, SC was 5.78%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in York County, SC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
5,572 ± 631
Gulf War (2001-)
4,142 ± 604
Gulf War (1990s)
2,853 ± 452

York County, SC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.35 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of York County, SC employs 137k people. The largest industries in York County, SC are Manufacturing (19,048 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (15,839 people), and Retail Trade (15,014 people), and the highest paying industries are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($98,958), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($98,698), and Utilities ($87,199).

Males in South Carolina have an average income that is 1.38 times higher than the average income of females, which is $47,907. The income inequality in South Carolina (measured using the Gini index) is 0.463, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

137k

2021 Value

± 3,169

0.492%

1 Year growth

± 3.29%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in York County, SC grew at a rate of 0.492%, from 136k employees to 137k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in York County, SC, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (16,579 people), Management Occupations (16,467 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (13,565 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of York County, SC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in South Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

137k

2021 Value

± 3,169

0.492%

1 Year growth

± 3.29%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in York County, SC grew at a rate of 0.492%, from 136k employees to 137k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in York County, SC, are Manufacturing (19,048 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (15,839 people), and Retail Trade (15,014 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of York County, SC, though some of these residents may live in York County, SC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$53,441

Median earning men ± $1,755

$36,802

Median earning women ± $1,058

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($127,825), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($92,313), and Information ($73,269).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($66,588), Information ($46,286), and Construction ($45,857).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in South Carolina. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in South Carolina.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

1,936
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
1,385
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
1,105
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$2.52M
Manufacturing
$1.2M
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
$1.05M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from South Carolina to other states, or from other states to South Carolina.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound South Carolina product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $39.9B, followed by Plastics/rubber ($29.5B) and Machinery ($26.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound South Carolina products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$273B

2020 Value in South Carolina

$613B

Projected 2050 Value in South Carolina

124% growth

In 2020, total outbound South Carolina trade was $273B. This is expected to increase 124% to $613B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound South Carolina trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from South Carolina to other states, or from other states to South Carolina.

Most Common Trade Partners

North Carolina
$28.9B
Georgia
$21.4B
Texas
$10.9B

In 2020, the top outbound South Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was North Carolina with $28.9B, followed by Georgia with $21.4B and Texas and $10.9B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that South Carolina shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in York County, SC went to Donald J. Trump with 57.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.25%).

Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott are the senators currently representing the state of South Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

South Carolina is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (57.4%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (41%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.25%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in York County, SC went to Donald J. Trump with 57.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.25%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in York County, SC for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from South Carolina

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Lindsey Graham

Senator from South Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2003

Tim Scott

Senator from South Carolina

Assumed office on January 2, 2013
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Jim DeMint.

Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott are the senators currently representing South Carolina.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in South Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from South Carolina

South Carolina is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for South Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in York County, SC awarded 2,951 degrees. The student population of York County, SC in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 3,088 male students and 6,255 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in York County, SC are White (1,770 and 61%), followed by Black or African American (736 and 25.3%), Hispanic or Latino (184 and 6.34%), and Two or More Races (152 and 5.23%).

The largest universities in York County, SC by number of degrees awarded are York Technical College (1,461 and 49.5%), Winthrop University (1,368 and 46.4%), and Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Rock Hill (432117) (95 and 3.22%).

The most popular majors in York County, SC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (478 and 16.2%), General Business Administration & Management (324 and 11%), and Social Work (97 and 3.29%).

The median tuition costs in York County, SC are $9,920 for private four year colleges, and $15,306 and $29,636 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in York County, SC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 63.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 22.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 9,343 (33.1% men and 66.9% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 9,343 students enrolled in York County, SC, 33.1% men and 66.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,099 records, of which 64.3% were women and 35.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
187 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
82 degree-majors awarded
General Biological Sciences
81 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in York County, SC was General Business Administration & Management with 187 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in York County, SC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

York Technical College
1,461 degrees awarded
Winthrop University
1,368 degrees awarded
Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Rock Hill (432117)
95 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was York Technical College with 1,461 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 962 men were awarded degrees from institutions in York County, SC, which is 0.484 times less than the 1,989 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,770 degrees mean that there were 2.4 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 736 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($15,306) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($634) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,800) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.829% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.722% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.18M), Some college (890k), and Bachelors Degree (688k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in York County, SC was $238,700 in 2021, which is 0.975 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $218,400 to $238,700, a 9.29% increase. The homeownership rate in York County, SC is 72.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in York County, SC have an average commute time of 27.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in York County, SC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in York County, SC is $72,234. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in York County, SC was Census Tract 617.08 with a value of $133,690, followed by Census Tract 610.08 and Census Tract 610.04, with respective values of $130,167 and $129,732.

In 2022, 11.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in York County, SC. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.93%.

Housing

Property

$238,700

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,264

$77,027

Median Property Taxes

±$2,170

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In York County, SC the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in York County, SC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

72.3%

Homeownership

2021

67.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 72.3% of the housing units in York County, SC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 72.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in York County, SC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 617.08
Census Tract 610.08
Census Tract 610.04

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in York County, SC was Census Tract 617.08 with a value of $133,690, followed by Census Tract 610.08 and Census Tract 610.04, with respective values of $130,167 and $129,732.

The following map shows all of the tracts in York County, SC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$72,234

Median Household Income

± $1,906

107k

Number of Households

± 2,726

In 2021, the median household income of the 107k households in York County, SC grew to $72,234 from the previous year's value of $68,555.

The following chart displays the households in York County, SC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for York County, SC is from South Carolina.

0.463

2021 Wage GINI in South Carolina

0.462

2020 Wage GINI in South Carolina

In 2021, the income inequality in South Carolina was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.122% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for South Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in South Carolina in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in South Carolina across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (77.8%)
Worked At Home (11.1%)
Carpooled (8.32%)

In 2021, 77.8% of workers in York County, SC drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.1%) and those who carpooled to work (8.32%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

27.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in York County, SC have a longer commute time (27.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.16% of the workforce in York County, SC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in York County, SC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in York County, SC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in York County, SC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 11.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in York County, SC. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.93%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

9.18% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in York County, SC (25k out of 272k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in York County, SC is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 10.5% of the children was living in poverty in York County, SC. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 6.7%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 384 in York County, SC. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 188 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

91.5% of the population of York County, SC has health coverage, with 54.4% on employee plans, 12% on Medicaid, 11.1% on Medicare, 12.5% on non-group plans, and 1.59% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in York County, SC see 2066 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.26% decrease from the previous year (2158 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2080 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 560 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.6% were men and 52.4% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,066 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in York County, SC

Primary care physicians in York County, SC see an average of 2,066 patients per year. This represents a 4.26% decrease from the previous year (2,158 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in York County, SC in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.7% under 18 years, 18.9% between 18 and 34 years, 41.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.6% were men and 52.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.51%

Uninsured

54.4%

Employer Coverage

12%

Medicaid

11.1%

Medicare

12.5%

Non-Group

1.59%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in York County, SC grew by 0.275% from 8.49% to 8.51%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in York County, SC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 40.3 in York County, SC.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in York County, SC.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 36.8% in York County, SC.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in York County, SC.

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