City · South Carolina
Rock Hill, South Carolina
Rock Hill, city, in York County, South Carolina. Rock Hill had 75,911 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 74,372 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 75,259 (±94). GEOID 4561405.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
75,911
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 74,372 · ACS 2020-2024: 75,259 ±94
Median household income
$68,771
±$3,245 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $69,324
Median home value
$295,100
±$11,456 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $259,000
Median gross rent
$1,341
±$36 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $1,180
Where is Rock Hill and what county is it in?
Rock Hill is a city in York County, South Carolina. It covers 44.5 square miles of land, 1,672 residents per square mile in 2020.
Rock Hill is in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 11 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Rock Hill, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 75,911 people lived in Rock Hill on July 1, 2025, up 2.1% since 2020, slower than South Carolina (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 74,372 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 75,259 (±94).
| Measure | Rock Hill | York County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 75,259 ±94 | 293,673 | +1,925 |
| Households | 31,307 ±895 | 113,785 | +2,056 |
| Average household size | 2.31 ±0.07 | 2.55 | −0.09 |
| Housing units | 33,877 ±849 | 120,653 | +2,672 |
Rock Hill's population since 2000
From 49,765 in 2000 to 75,911 in 2025: up 52.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Rock Hill as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Rock Hill?
The median resident of Rock Hill is 35.7 years old; 21.7% are under 18 and 14.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 49.2%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 38.0%. 5.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Rock Hill | York County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.7 ±1.3 | 39.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.7% ±1.2 pts | 23.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.5% ±1.2 pts | 15.4% | – |
| Male | 46.9% ±1.1 pts | 48.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.9% ±1.2 pts | 7.4% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 49.2% ±2.1 pts | 66.3% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 38.0% ±1.8 pts | 18.2% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.8% ±0.6 pts | 3.0% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.5% ±0.8 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.5% ±1.1 pts | 6.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.0% ±1.1 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.4% ±1.0 pts | 7.5% | – |
| With a disability | 13.1% ±1.3 pts | 10.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.1% ±1.1 pts | 7.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.4% ±1.5 pts | 92.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 35.1% ±2.1 pts | 39.3% | +4.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 13.9% ±1.5 pts | 14.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.7% ±1.7 pts | 89.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.7% ±0.8 pts | 3.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Rock Hill earn?
Half of Rock Hill's 31,307 households earn less than $68,771 a year (±$3,245), against $89,095 in York County and $69,324 in South Carolina. In 2015-2019 the median was $62,081 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $6,690 after inflation. 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Rock Hill | York County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $68,771 ±$3,245 | $89,095 | +$6,690 |
| Mean household income | $87,853 ±$3,478 | $115,529 | – |
| Per capita income | $37,612 ±$1,480 | $45,199 | +$3,203 |
| People below the poverty line | 12.6% ±1.4 pts | 8.4% | −3.0 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 17.5% ±3.8 pts | 10.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.2% ±1.4 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.0% ±1.0 pts | 96.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.2% ±1.2 pts | 93.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Rock Hill?
Owners occupy 54.2% of Rock Hill's occupied homes and renters 45.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $295,100 by its owner (±$11,456). The median renter pays $1,341 a month including utilities, and 43.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Rock Hill | York County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $295,100 ±$11,456 | $361,300 | +$103,358 |
| Median gross rent | $1,341 ±$36 | $1,387 | +$151 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 43.3% ±4.8 pts | 40.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,525 ±$65 | $1,768 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 54.2% ±2.2 pts | 74.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 45.8% ±2.2 pts | 25.5% | – |
| Housing units | 33,877 ±849 | 120,653 | +2,672 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7% ±0.6 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.1% ±1.7 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 59.5% ±2.1 pts | 68.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.4% ±0.5 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.4% ±0.4 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 15.2% ±1.5 pts | 22.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.5% ±1.1 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.9% ±1.4 pts | 3.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Rock Hill building?
Builders took permits for 664 new housing units in Rock Hill in 2025 (189 in single-family houses), 8.7 per 1,000 residents against 8.2 across South Carolina.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Rock Hill work and get to work?
75.8% of Rock Hill's workers drive alone and 11.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.8%.
| Measure | Rock Hill | York County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.9% ±1.6 pts | 67.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.8% ±1.2 pts | 4.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 75.8% ±2.2 pts | 72.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.4% ±1.7 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.5% ±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 2.6% ±0.9 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.6% ±1.4 pts | 17.5% | +8.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.0 min ±1.0 | 27.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Rock Hill?
19 census tracts lie mostly in Rock Hill, and 7 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $26,628 (Tract 605.01) to $111,250 (Tract 614.04).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 609.01York County | 7,486 | $68,678 |
| Tract 609.13York County | 6,446 | $71,586 |
| Tract 607York County | 5,833 | $83,125 |
| Tract 609.09York County | 5,642 | $87,381 |
| Tract 608.03York County | 4,732 | $55,952 |
| Tract 603York County | 3,519 | $44,896 |
| Tract 602York County | 3,512 | $37,746 |
| Tract 605.01York County | 3,608 | $26,628 |
| Tract 608.04York County | 4,842 | $57,860 |
| Tract 613.01York County | 4,552 | $81,302 |
| Tract 601.02York County | 2,745 | $82,702 |
| Tract 604.01York County | 2,735 | $42,607 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Rock Hill) · Census block assignment files
How does Rock Hill compare with other places in South Carolina?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Rock Hill is the 509th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 5th-most populous of 271 in South Carolina.
Rock Hill ranks 74th of 248 places in South Carolina with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 5th | 271 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 87th | 149 |
| Residents per square mile | 44th | 261 |
| Median household income | 74th | 248 |
| Per capita income | 74th | 259 |
| Median home value | 53rd | 248 |
| Median gross rent | 40th | 235 |
| Poverty rate | 162nd | 214 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 56th | 226 |
| Median age | 183rd | 261 |
| Owner-occupied share | 192nd | 258 |
| Work from home | 67th | 119 |
| Travel time to work | 124th | 261 |
Rock Hill's figures with every place in South Carolina (CSV)
Every place in South Carolina, sortable · Compare Rock Hill with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Rock Hill?
3 of the 57 figures for Rock Hill on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Rock Hill are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Rock Hill.