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Lake Wylie

South Carolina · 3,061 residents · 7.889 sq mi
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Lake Wylie is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $76,819. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $241,900. With a median age of 51.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 107% more than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 51.4
US median: 35.2
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,061
+13%since 1990
from 2,720 in 1990
1990 – 2024
388 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 345 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
51.4
Unchangedsince 1990
from 51.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K5K9K13K17K1990201020202024Lake Wylie
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$76,819
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $64,626 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$43,567
+30%since 1990
from $33,571 in 1990
US average: $21,522
0.8%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 1.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$241,900
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $211,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$817
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $672 in 1990
US average: $602
78.4%
−10.2 ptssince 1990
from 88.6% in 1990
21.6% rent
3.1
−4%since 1990
from 3.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(2,696)
Black0.7%(20)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.2%(60)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(2,965)
Black1%(32)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(25)
Asian0.8%(23)
Diversity Score6.5%(198)
6
+195%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

50.0%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 52.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
97.7%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 97.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
10.9%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 13.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.8 min
−30%since 1990
from 27.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 3,061 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Lake Wylie, South Carolina earns about $76,819 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 $241,900, and the typical rent is about $817 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Wylie, South Carolina?

About 50.0% 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 0.8% 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 341 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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