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Lake Wylie

South Carolina · 16,006 residents · 7.889 sq mi
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The short version

Lake Wylie is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $112,097. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 12,945 residents. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $485,600. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 62% more than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,006
+423%since 2000
from 3,061 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,029 / sq mi
+227%since 2009
from 621 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
38.2
−26%since 2000
from 51.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K5K9K13K17K1990201020202024Lake Wylie
202416K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56%(953)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98.3%(1,333)
US avg: 6%
10 to 149.3%(1,488)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.1%(977)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.5%(888)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411.2%(1,791)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.8%(2,053)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5415.9%(2,551)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6411.7%(1,867)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 748.7%(1,388)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843.6%(575)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.9%(142)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$112,097
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,819 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,762
+21%since 2000
from $43,567 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.7%
+29.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.1%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.412
−3%since 2010
from 0.425 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$485,600
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $241,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,710
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $817 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
19.1% rent
Vacancy rate
9.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
72.7%
+53.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
−6%since 2009
from 4.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
36
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Lake Wylie on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(2,965)
Black1%(32)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(25)
Asian0.8%(23)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.5%(11,928)
Black10.2%(1,633)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(1,270)
Asian2.2%(360)
Other5.1%(815)
Diversity Score
53
+94%since 2009
from 27 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Peruvian2%(317)
Spaniard1.3%(206)
Puerto Rican1.2%(190)
Colombian1%(154)
Mexican0.8%(134)
Cuban0.7%(117)
Venezuelan0.6%(100)
Costa Rican0.1%(20)
Asian origin
Asian Indian1.7%(278)
Vietnamese0.4%(62)
Chinese0.1%(19)
Thai0%(1)
Ancestry
German15.3%(2,456)
English13.8%(2,210)
Irish11.4%(1,826)
Italian10.6%(1,700)
American9.4%(1,510)
Scotch-Irish3.7%(587)
Polish2.3%(367)
Scottish1.9%(308)
French1.9%(305)
Norwegian1.6%(252)
Arab1.1%(173)
Canadian1.1%(170)
+ 20 more ancestry groups with data
Dutch1%(154)
Lebanese1%(153)
British0.9%(143)
Greek0.8%(127)
Czech0.7%(113)
Brazilian0.7%(108)
Russian0.6%(94)
Romanian0.6%(90)
Turkish0.5%(73)
Croatian0.4%(68)
Swedish0.4%(68)
Slovak0.3%(54)
Ukrainian0.3%(41)
Nigerian0.2%(37)
West Indian0.2%(28)
Danish0.1%(17)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 50.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.7%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 97.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.0 min
+70%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.4%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.0%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 68.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.3%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
8.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.7%
−41.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2012
from 7.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.5%
−83.9 ptssince 2013
from 90.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.4%
+8.5 ptssince 2017
from 88.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2016
from 94.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2016
from 3.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married26.6%(1,587)
Married62.3%(3,716)
Widowed1.5%(88)
Divorced9.6%(574)
Women 15+
Never married23.8%(1,489)
Married58.8%(3,686)
Widowed6.3%(392)
Divorced11.2%(700)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Wylie, South Carolina?

Lake Wylie, South Carolina has about 16,006 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lake Wylie, South Carolina?

The typical household in Lake Wylie, South Carolina earns about $112,097 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Wylie, South Carolina expensive?

In Lake Wylie, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $485,600, and the typical rent is about $1,710 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Wylie, South Carolina?

About 47.5% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Wylie, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Wylie, South Carolina?

About 9.1% of people in Lake Wylie, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake Wylie, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake Wylie, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 13,286 residents, a change of about 488 percent over that period.

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

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