CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Lake Wylie

South Carolina · 13,655 residents · 7.889 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Charlotte metro area
Compare
The short version

Lake Wylie is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $103,548. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 10,594 residents. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $346,100. Households here earn about 89% more than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,655
+346%since 2000
from 3,061 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,731 / sq mi
+346%since 2000
from 388 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.3
−20%since 2000
from 51.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K5K9K13K17K1990201020202024Lake Wylie
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$103,548
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,819 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,596
+2%since 2000
from $43,567 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
62.7%
+24.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services10.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$346,100
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $241,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,144
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $817 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
25.2% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+6%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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%
Diversity Score6.5%(198)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77%(10,513)
Black9.4%(1,288)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(852)
Asian1.6%(219)
Other1%(134)
Diversity Score41.5%(5,669)
Diversity Score
42
+543%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 50.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 97.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.4 min
+67%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 68.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
52.9%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
5.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.0%
−85.4 ptssince 2013
from 90.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Lake Wylie

Glasgow
Pop 15,546
Lake Mary
Pop 16,789
Safety Harbor
Pop 16,624
Marco Island
Pop 16,421
Places similar to Lake Wylie
Head to head

Compare Lake Wylie to nearby cities

LAKE WYLIE VS
Tega Cay
Income$142,000+37%
Home value$529,200+53%
Population14,457−10%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
LAKE WYLIE VS
Belmont
Income$94,883−8%
Home value$395,000+14%
Population16,415+3%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
LAKE WYLIE VS
Fort Mill
Income$121,823+18%
Home value$487,500+41%
Population38,673+142%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
LAKE WYLIE VS
Pineville
Income$69,354−33%
Home value$395,100+14%
Population11,851−26%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Wylie, South Carolina?

Lake Wylie, South Carolina has about 13,655 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Wylie, South Carolina earns about $103,548 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 $346,100, and the typical rent is about $1,144 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Wylie, South Carolina?

About 45.8% 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 8.2% 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 10,935 residents, a change of about 402 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
South Carolina
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Lake Wylie with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →