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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Lake Wylie

South Carolina · 2,720 residents · 7.889 sq mi
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Lake Wylie is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $64,626. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $211,300. With a median age of 51.6, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 146% more than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 51.6
US median: 33.0
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,720
−11%vs 2000
vs 3,061 in 2000
1990 – 2024
345 / sq mi
−11%vs 2000
vs 388 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
51.6
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 51.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1K5K9K13K17K1990201020202024Lake Wylie
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$64,626
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $76,819 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$33,571
−23%vs 2000
vs $43,567 in 2000
US average: $14,340
1.1%
+0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 0.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$211,300
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $241,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$672
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $817 in 2000
US average: $450
88.6%
+10.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.4% in 2000
11.4% rent
3.3
+4%vs 2000
vs 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(2,965)
Black1%(32)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(25)
Asian0.8%(23)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.5%(198)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(2,696)
Black0.7%(20)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.1%(4)
Diversity Score2.2%(60)
2
−66%vs 2000
vs 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

52.2%
+2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 50.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
97.3%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 97.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
13.2%
+2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.0 min
+43%vs 2000
vs 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Wylie, South Carolina?

Lake Wylie, South Carolina has about 2,720 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Lake Wylie, South Carolina earns about $64,626 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 $211,300, and the typical rent is about $672 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Wylie, South Carolina?

About 52.2% 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 1.1% of people in Lake Wylie, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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

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