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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

York

South Carolina · 6,709 residents · 8.48 sq mi
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York has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,767. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $51,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 31.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

6,709
−4%vs 2000
vs 6,985 in 2000
1990 – 2025
791 / sq mi
−4%vs 2000
vs 824 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.2
−9%vs 2000
vs 34.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6K7K8K9K9K1990201020202024York
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,767
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $30,564 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,790
−31%vs 2000
vs $14,218 in 2000
US average: $14,340
17.6%
+0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$51,400
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $78,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$299
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $460 in 2000
US average: $450
57.6%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 59.0% in 2000
42.4% rent
2.4
−7%vs 2000
vs 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic53.4%(3,728)
Black40.1%(2,802)
Hispanic / Latino5%(350)
Asian0.4%(28)
Other0%
Diversity Score67.7%(4,729)
1990
White, non-Hispanic60.4%(4,049)
Black39.3%(2,634)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(32)
Asian0.1%(5)
Other0.3%(21)
Diversity Score60.8%(4,080)
61
−10%vs 2000
vs 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.0%
−3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
57.6%
−7.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 64.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.3%
−2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.7 min
−2%vs 2000
vs 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in York, South Carolina?

York, South Carolina has about 6,709 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in York, South Carolina?

The typical household in York, South Carolina earns about $21,767 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is York, South Carolina expensive?

In York, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $51,400, and the typical rent is about $299 a month.

How educated are people in York, South Carolina?

About 11.0% of adults age 25 and over in York, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in York, South Carolina?

About 17.6% of people in York, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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

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