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Tega Cay

South Carolina · 7,620 residents · 4.597 sq mi
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Tega Cay is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $103,750. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 88% since 2000. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $266,000. Poverty is rare here, at 2.2% of residents. Households here earn about 136% more than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
56% 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
7,620
+88%since 2000
from 4,044 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,658 / sq mi
+88%since 2000
from 880 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.2
+1%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K5K8K12K15K1990201020202024Tega Cay
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$103,750
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,227 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,313
+3%since 2000
from $37,275 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
66.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.317
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services20.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration17%
US avg: 4.9%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$266,000
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $178,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,295
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $950 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
80.4%
−11.9 ptssince 2000
from 92.3% in 2000
6.9% rent
Vacancy rate
9.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.0%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+15%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(3,849)
Black2.1%(84)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(37)
Asian0.8%(33)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.4%(378)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(6,872)
Black3%(227)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(254)
Asian1.9%(148)
Other2.8%(215)
Diversity Score25.5%(1,941)
Diversity Score
25
+172%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 51.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 98.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
14.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.3 min
+30%since 2000
from 22.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
59.5%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.8%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tega Cay, South Carolina?

Tega Cay, South Carolina has about 7,620 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tega Cay, South Carolina?

The typical household in Tega Cay, South Carolina earns about $103,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tega Cay, South Carolina expensive?

In Tega Cay, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $266,000, and the typical rent is about $1,295 a month.

How educated are people in Tega Cay, South Carolina?

About 55.8% of adults age 25 and over in Tega Cay, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tega Cay, South Carolina?

About 2.2% of people in Tega Cay, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tega Cay, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Tega Cay, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,415 residents, a change of about 138 percent over that period.

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

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