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York

South Carolina · 6,985 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 $30,564. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $78,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,985
+4%since 1990
from 6,709 in 1990
1990 – 2025
824 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 791 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.2
+10%since 1990
from 31.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K7K8K9K9K1990201020202024York
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,564
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,767 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,218
+45%since 1990
from $9,790 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.0%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 17.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$78,000
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $51,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$460
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $299 in 1990
US average: $602
59.0%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 57.6% in 1990
41.0% rent
2.6
+8%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic60.4%(4,049)
Black39.3%(2,634)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(32)
Asian0.1%(5)
Diversity Score60.8%(4,080)
2000
White, non-Hispanic53.4%(3,728)
Black40.1%(2,802)
Hispanic / Latino5%(350)
Asian0.4%(28)
Diversity Score67.7%(4,729)
68
+11%since 1990
from 61 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.4%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 11.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
64.8%
+7.3 ptssince 1990
from 57.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.5%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.2 min
+3%since 1990
from 18.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 6,985 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in York, South Carolina earns about $30,564 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 $78,000, and the typical rent is about $460 a month.

How educated are people in York, South Carolina?

About 14.4% 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 17.0% of people in York, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has York, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, York, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 276 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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