City profile · South Carolina · Census ACS 2023

Fort Mill, SC

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Fort Mill - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

28,281
Residents
$127,537
Median income
$457,000
Median home
$1,686
Median rent (state)

Fort Mill - the verdict

Nationally, Fort Mill sits in the 89th percentile for household income and the 78th percentile for safety among US cities with a population of 1,000 or more. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

89th
percentile, household income
82nd
percentile, home value
67th
percentile, median rent
78th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Fort Mill, SC

South Carolina's Fort Mill is a small city, with 28,281 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. Median household income here is $127,537 per year, placing it in the top quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 2.3%. Fort Mill's housing stock carries a median value of $457,000, and the median resident age is 38.2 years. About 58.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 67.8% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 1,066 residential units were authorized in 2024 (Growing), up 6% from five years earlier. Fort Mill reports a comparatively low crime rate: the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program logs 677.9 total incidents per 100,000 residents here, below the national average (agency reporting is voluntary, so this measures reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

Living costs in South Carolina run below the national norm: the state registers 93.7 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Below Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $1,686 per month. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts South Carolina's average monthly utility costs around $224 (state average). FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 88.7 out of 100 (Very High).

Population

28,281 residents

Census ACS 2023 - South Carolina

Median Household Income

$127,537 /yr

Poverty 2.3%

Cost of Living Index (state)

93.7 (US=100)

Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, South Carolina average

How does Fort Mill compare to other US cities?

Here's how Fort Mill stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 89% higher than other cities
Home value 82% pricier than other cities
Median rent 67% pricier than other cities
Safety 78% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

A national percentile can hide a lot of local variation: narrowed to South Carolina alone, Fort Mill ranks #5 of 127 South Carolina cities by lowest crime rate - a different, more locally useful comparison than stacking it against the entire country.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Fort Mill against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to South Carolina only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

South Carolina-relative analysis

Bachelor's Degree or Higher is Fort Mill's strongest outlier among South Carolina cities

Among the 441 South Carolina cities PlainCities tracks with reported bachelor's degree or higher data, Fort Mill ranks #21 - the 95th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Fort Mill only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#14 of 403
97th percentile in South Carolina
Median Gross Rent
#49 of 441
86th percentile in South Carolina
Median Home Value
#24 of 404
94th percentile in South Carolina
Poverty Rate
#385 of 439
12th percentile in South Carolina
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#21 of 441
95th percentile in South Carolina

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within South Carolina only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

89thIncome percentile
78thSafety percentile

89th percentile nationally for median household income · 78th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Fort Mill's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Fort Mill's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 64 Avg. percentile National median
Fort Mill's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Fort Mill's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$457,000 18th percentile more affordable than 18% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). This entry sits in this band. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Fort Mill $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Fort Mill, SC Fort Mill, SC's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Fort Mill, SC-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Fort Mill, SC median $127,537/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Fort Mill, SC's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Fort Mill, SC. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 58.1%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 2.3%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 67.8%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
28,281
Median Income
$127,537
Median Home Value
$457,000
Median Age
38.2
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Labor force participation
67.8%
Bachelor's Degree+
58.1%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
677.9
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
45.9
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
632.0
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
17
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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20,000 residents25,000 residents30,000 residents35,000 residents40,000 residents45,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 25,195 residents 38,673 residents ▲ +53.5%
Fort Mill's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

🏗️ Growing
Total Permits (2024)
1,066
housing units authorized
Single-Family
919
detached homes
Multifamily
147
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
37.7
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 1,010
2020 1,114
2021 1,276
2022 1,172
2023 1,067
2024 1,066

Permit volume increased 6% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
68.1%
Carpool
4.2%
Public Transit
0.3%
Walk
0.8%
Work from Home
25.1%
Other
1.5%

Based on 13,922 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for South Carolina - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$130
avg/month
Natural Gas
$52
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$42
avg/month
Total Utilities
$224
estimated/month

Estimates reflect South Carolina state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a South Carolina state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Fort Mill sits in

Cost of Living Index
93.7
Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,686/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
88.7 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in South Carolina

Anderson
29,563 people
Carolina Forest
26,373 people
Conway
26,082 people
Mauldin
25,985 people
Bluffton
31,323 people
Simpsonville
25,125 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Fort Mill's 28,281 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Rockledge, FL
28,279 people
Glen Ellyn, IL
28,270 people
Bergenfield, NJ
28,269 people
Aberdeen, SD
28,297 people
Fortuna Foothills, AZ
28,227 people
Forney, TX
28,222 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Fort Mill's $127,537 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Grandview, OH
$127,537 median income
Stapleton, AL
$127,535 median income
Cherry Grove, OH
$127,558 median income
Crown Heights, NY
$127,569 median income
Crowheart, WY
$127,500 median income
Elk Creek, KY
$127,487 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Fort Mill, SC Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Fort Mill, SC - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 77.0% 11.5% 6.1% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 4.7% White 77.0% Black or African American 11.5% Asian 3.3% American Indian 0.2% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 2.0% Two or more races 6.1% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Fort Mill compares to nearby South Carolina cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Fort Mill (this city) 28,281 $127,537
Anderson 29,563 $44,321
Carolina Forest 26,373 $70,647
Conway 26,082 $54,841
Census ACS 5-year FIPS SC FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Fort Mill, SC?

What is the population of Fort Mill, SC? +

Fort Mill, SC has a population of 28,281 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Fort Mill, SC? +

Fort Mill households earn a median of $127,537 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Fort Mill? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Fort Mill; the closest available measure is the South Carolina state average, a cost of living index of 93.7 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within South Carolina vary by metro area.

Is Fort Mill, SC safe? +

Fort Mill has a total crime rate of 677.9 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Fort Mill, SC? +

Fort Mill's median home value sits at $457,000, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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