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Fort Mill

South Carolina · 24,521 residents · 19.711 sq mi
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Fort Mill is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $101,699. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 16,934 residents. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $305,400. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents. Households here earn about 85% more than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24,521
+223%since 2000
from 7,587 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,244 / sq mi
+223%since 2000
from 385 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.7
+7%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K10K18K26K33K1990201020202024Fort Mill
202431K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,699
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,627 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,778
+94%since 2000
from $20,519 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
67.4%
+31.7 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13%
US avg: 10%
Other services12.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$305,400
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $122,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,062
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $576 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.8%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 64.7% in 2000
22.2% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+9%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.1%(6,156)
Black15.9%(1,207)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(99)
Asian0.4%(34)
Other0%
Diversity Score37.4%(2,840)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.2%(17,210)
Black12.1%(2,965)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(1,671)
Asian5.3%(1,294)
Other4.8%(1,189)
Diversity Score59.4%(14,554)
Diversity Score
59
+59%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.1%
+22.7 ptssince 2000
from 28.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.7%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+66%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 68.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
54.2%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−85.4 ptssince 2013
from 90.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Mill, South Carolina?

Fort Mill, South Carolina has about 24,521 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fort Mill, South Carolina?

The typical household in Fort Mill, South Carolina earns about $101,699 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fort Mill, South Carolina expensive?

In Fort Mill, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $305,400, and the typical rent is about $1,062 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Mill, South Carolina?

About 51.1% of adults age 25 and over in Fort Mill, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fort Mill, South Carolina?

About 4.8% of people in Fort Mill, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fort Mill, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Fort Mill, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 19,591 residents, a change of about 397 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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