City · South Carolina
York, South Carolina
York, city, in York County, South Carolina. York had 10,620 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 24.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 8,503 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 8,969 (±35). GEOID 4579630.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
10,620
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 8,503 · ACS 2020-2024: 8,969 ±35
Median household income
$56,176
±$10,268 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $69,324
Median home value
$198,600
±$38,629 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $259,000
Median gross rent
$896
±$167 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $1,180
Where is York and what county is it in?
York is a city in York County, South Carolina. It covers 8.5 square miles of land, 1,002 residents per square mile in 2020.
York 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 York, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 10,620 people lived in York on July 1, 2025, up 24.9% since 2020, faster than South Carolina (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 8,503 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 8,969 (±35).
| Measure | York | York County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 8,969 ±35 | 293,673 | +825 |
| Households | 3,418 ±215 | 113,785 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.58 ±0.16 | 2.55 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,917 ±295 | 120,653 | no clear change |
York's population since 2000
From 6,985 in 2000 to 10,620 in 2025: up 52.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for York 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 York?
The median resident of York is 35.0 years old; 28.4% are under 18 and 13.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 50.6%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 24.8%. 2.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | York | York County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.0 ±2.8 | 39.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 28.4% ±3.3 pts | 23.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.2% ±2.0 pts | 15.4% | – |
| Male | 45.8% ±3.7 pts | 48.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.4% ±3.1 pts | 7.4% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 50.6% ±8.5 pts | 66.3% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 24.8% ±5.4 pts | 18.2% | −13.8 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 3.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 11.2% ±4.6 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 5.3% ±5.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.9% ±1.3 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.8% ±2.4 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.2% ±2.3 pts | 7.5% | – |
| With a disability | 15.8% ±3.9 pts | 10.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.3% ±3.0 pts | 7.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 84.8% ±4.5 pts | 92.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.6% ±4.6 pts | 39.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.4% ±3.6 pts | 14.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 83.6% ±6.7 pts | 89.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.1% ±1.6 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 York earn?
Half of York's 3,418 households earn less than $56,176 a year (±$10,268), against $89,095 in York County and $69,324 in South Carolina. In 2015-2019 it was $49,190 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | York | York County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $56,176 ±$10,268 | $89,095 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $68,432 ±$6,538 | $115,529 | – |
| Per capita income | $25,624 ±$2,868 | $45,199 | −$5,564 |
| People below the poverty line | 15.9% ±5.9 pts | 8.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 18.1% ±11.0 pts | 10.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 25.0% ±7.1 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 91.9% ±2.9 pts | 96.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.2% ±4.0 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 York?
Owners occupy 67.0% of York's occupied homes and renters 33.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $198,600 by its owner (±$38,629). The median renter pays $896 a month including utilities, and 42.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | York | York County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $198,600 ±$38,629 | $361,300 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $896 ±$167 | $1,387 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 42.8% ±13.7 pts | 40.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,540 ±$104 | $1,768 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 67.0% ±6.5 pts | 74.5% | +10.0 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 33.0% ±6.5 pts | 25.5% | – |
| Housing units | 3,917 ±295 | 120,653 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.8% ±2.0 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.0% ±4.6 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 73.6% ±5.8 pts | 68.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 11.4% ±4.2 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.9% ±1.9 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 9.0% ±3.5 pts | 22.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.3% ±3.0 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.2% ±3.0 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 York building?
Builders took permits for 387 new housing units in York in 2025 (383 in single-family houses), 36.4 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 York work and get to work?
78.5% of York's workers drive alone and 7.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 31.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.2%.
| Measure | York | York County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.5% ±4.9 pts | 67.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.2% ±1.4 pts | 4.1% | −5.4 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 78.5% ±5.4 pts | 72.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.3% ±4.8 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.7% ±1.6 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.0% ±3.3 pts | 17.5% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 31.5 min ±3.8 | 27.2 min | +6.3 min |
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 York?
2 census tracts lie mostly in York, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $54,618 (Tract 616.02) to $62,625 (Tract 616.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 616.02York County | 6,243 | $54,618 |
| Tract 616.01York County | 3,403 | $62,625 |
| Tract 615.05York County | 2,885 | $87,882 |
| Tract 615.03York County | 3,174 | $71,550 |
| Tract 615.06York County | 5,616 | $85,162 |
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 York) · Census block assignment files
How does York compare with other places in South Carolina?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, York is the 3,079th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 42nd-most populous of 271 in South Carolina.
York ranks 115th 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 | 42nd | 271 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 10th | 149 |
| Residents per square mile | 123rd | 261 |
| Median household income | 115th | 248 |
| Per capita income | 173rd | 259 |
| Median home value | 126th | 248 |
| Median gross rent | 148th | 235 |
| Poverty rate | 138th | 214 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 152nd | 226 |
| Median age | 194th | 261 |
| Owner-occupied share | 129th | 258 |
| Work from home | 95th | 119 |
| Travel time to work | 28th | 261 |
York's figures with every place in South Carolina (CSV)
Every place in South Carolina, sortable · Compare York 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 York?
10 of the 57 figures for York 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 York 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 York.