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Tega Cay

South Carolina · 12,832 residents · 4.597 sq mi
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Tega Cay is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $125,847. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 8,788 residents. 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $358,000. Poverty is rare here, at 0.2% of residents. Households here earn about 129% more than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
64% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,832
+217%since 2000
from 4,044 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,791 / sq mi
+217%since 2000
from 880 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.8
−1%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K5K8K12K15K1990201020202024Tega Cay
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$125,847
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,227 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,847
+42%since 2000
from $37,275 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
81.5%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 70.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services17%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration14.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information4.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$358,000
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $178,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
87.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 92.3% in 2000
13.0% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+28%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78%(10,008)
Black4.1%(525)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(727)
Asian7.4%(949)
Other0.4%(45)
Diversity Score40.2%(5,159)
Diversity Score
40
+330%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
63.6%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 51.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 98.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
31.8%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.4 min
+40%since 2000
from 22.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.4%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 68.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
60.7%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
12.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.6%
−87.6 ptssince 2013
from 93.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tega Cay, South Carolina?

Tega Cay, South Carolina has about 12,832 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Tega Cay, South Carolina earns about $125,847 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 $358,000.

How educated are people in Tega Cay, South Carolina?

About 63.6% 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 0.2% 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 9,627 residents, a change of about 300 percent over that period.

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

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