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York

South Carolina · 8,503 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 $42,244. Population has grown 22% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $143,000. The poverty rate of 21.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% 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
8,503
+22%since 2000
from 6,985 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,003 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 824 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.6
+7%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K8K9K9K1990201020202024York
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,244
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,564 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,591
+73%since 2000
from $14,218 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.5%
US avg: 10%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$143,000
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$671
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $460 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 59.0% in 2000
39.3% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+33%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic50.4%(4,282)
Black35.6%(3,025)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(723)
Asian0.9%(73)
Other5.8%(494)
Diversity Score77.2%(6,565)
Diversity Score
77
+14%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.3%
+19.4 ptssince 2000
from 64.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+43%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.3%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
−14.4 ptssince 2011
from 21.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 60.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.6%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
52.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.3%
−72.0 ptssince 2013
from 82.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in York, South Carolina?

York, South Carolina has about 8,503 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in York, South Carolina earns about $42,244 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 $143,000, and the typical rent is about $671 a month.

How educated are people in York, South Carolina?

About 18.3% 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 21.4% 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 1,794 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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

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