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Lake Wylie

South Carolina · 8,841 residents · 7.889 sq mi
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Lake Wylie is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $76,884. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 5,780 residents. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $303,400. Poverty is rare here, at 3.0% of residents. Households here earn about 75% more than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,841
+189%since 2000
from 3,061 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,121 / sq mi
+189%since 2000
from 388 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.4
−21%since 2000
from 51.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K5K9K13K17K1990201020202024Lake Wylie
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,884
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,819 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,351
−5%since 2000
from $43,567 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
53.0%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.425
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services15.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration14.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade13.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$303,400
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $241,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$855
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $817 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
63.9%
−14.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
21.4% rent
Vacancy rate
7.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
15.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.9
+25%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86%(7,605)
Black6.9%(613)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(347)
Asian1.4%(126)
Other1.4%(119)
Diversity Score31%(2,742)
Diversity Score
31
+381%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 50.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 97.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
15.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+47%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
53.4%
−20.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
53.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.8%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Wylie, South Carolina?

Lake Wylie, South Carolina has about 8,841 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Wylie, South Carolina earns about $76,884 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 $303,400, and the typical rent is about $855 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Wylie, South Carolina?

About 49.6% 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 3.0% 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 6,121 residents, a change of about 225 percent over that period.

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

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