County · South Carolina
York County, South Carolina
York County, South Carolina. York County had 306,887 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 8.9% since 2020, in line with South Carolina (+8.8%). It holds 16 places (9 cities, villages and boroughs and 7 census-designated) and 55 census tracts. GEOID 45091.
York County is one of the 11 counties of the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
306,887
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 282,090 · ACS 2020-2024: 293,673
Median household income
$89,095
±$2,015 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $69,324
Median home value
$361,300
±$4,843 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $259,000
Median gross rent
$1,387
±$34 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $1,180
How many people live in York County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 282,090 residents in York County. The Census Bureau estimates 306,887 for July 1, 2025, up 8.9% since 2020, in line with South Carolina (+8.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 293,673 over 681 square miles of land.
| Measure | York County | South Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 293,673 | 5,296,225 | +27,801 |
| Households | 113,785±854 | 2,117,989 | +12,574 |
| Average household size | 2.55±0.02 | 2.44 | −0.04 |
| Housing units | 120,653±66 | 2,443,039 | +13,249 |
York County's population since 2000
From 164,614 in 2000 to 306,887 in 2025: up 86.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in York County?
York County holds 16 places: 9 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 7 census-designated places. The largest is Rock Hill with 75,911 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Rock Hill | 74,372 | $68,771 |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Mill | 24,521 | $121,823 |
| Lake Wylie | 13,655 | $112,097 |
| Tega Cay | 12,832 | $142,000 |
| York | 8,503 | $56,176 |
| Clover | 6,671 | $85,450 |
| Newport | 4,744 | $110,417 |
| Baxter Village | 4,217 | $151,629 |
| India Hook | 3,817 | $106,667 |
| Lesslie | 3,068 | $100,618 |
| RiverviewGEOID 4561112 | 1,748 | $135,782 |
| CatawbaGEOID 4512430 | 1,301 | $59,632 |
| SharonGEOID 4565410 | 462 | not published |
| Hickory Grove | 449 | $59,875 |
| McConnells | 280 | $85,417 |
| SmyrnaGEOID 4567210 | 55 | $63,750 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in York County?
The median resident of York County is 39.7 years old; 23.6% are under 18 and 15.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 66.3%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 18.2%. 6.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | York County | South Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.7±0.3 | 40.2 | +1.0 |
| Under 18 years | 23.6% | 21.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.4% | 18.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.4% | 7.4% | +1.9 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 66.3%±0.3 pts | 61.9% | −4.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 18.2%±0.3 pts | 24.6% | −0.9 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.0%±0.2 pts | 1.7% | +0.9 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.1%±0.5 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.7%±0.5 pts | 5.8% | +1.4 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 8.8%±0.6 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.5%±0.5 pts | 8.3% | – |
| With a disability | 10.7%±0.5 pts | 14.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.6%±0.6 pts | 9.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.6%±0.6 pts | 90.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 39.3%±0.9 pts | 32.1% | +6.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 14.8%±0.8 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.6%±0.5 pts | 3.7% | – |
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 County earn?
Half of York County's 113,785 households earn less than $89,095 a year (±$2,015), against $69,324 in South Carolina. In 2015-2019 the median was $80,439 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $8,656 after inflation. 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | York County | South Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $89,095±$2,015 | $69,324 | +$8,656 |
| Mean household income | $115,529±$2,537 | $95,567 | – |
| Per capita income | $45,199±$903 | $39,236 | +$3,343 |
| People below the poverty line | 8.4%±0.7 pts | 14.1% | −2.1 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 10.3%±1.5 pts | 19.4% | −3.7 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.5%±0.8 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.1%±0.7 pts | 88.8% | – |
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 County?
Owners occupy 74.5% of York County's occupied homes and renters 25.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $361,300 by its owner (±$4,843). The median renter pays $1,387 a month including utilities, and 40.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | York County | South Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $361,300±$4,843 | $259,000 | +$113,807 |
| Median gross rent | $1,387±$34 | $1,180 | +$181 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 40.3%±3.4 pts | 42.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,768±$34 | $1,529 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 74.5%±1.1 pts | 71.9% | +2.5 pts |
| Housing units | 120,653±66 | 2,443,039 | +13,249 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6%±0.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.7%±1.4 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 68.7%±1.1 pts | 64.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.7%±0.8 pts | 14.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.9%±0.5 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.8%±0.4 pts | 3.6% | – |
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 County building?
Builders took permits for 2,646 new housing units across York County in 2025 (1,949 single-family), 8.6 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in York County get to work?
72.6% of York County's workers drive alone and 17.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.1%.
| Measure | York County | South Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.2%±0.8 pts | 60.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.1%±0.5 pts | 4.9% | −1.0 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 72.6%±1.2 pts | 76.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.1%±0.8 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 1.3%±0.3 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 17.5%±1.0 pts | 11.5% | +11.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.2 min±0.5 | 25.6 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 are York County's census tracts?
York County is divided into 55 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $26,628 (Tract 605.01) to $141,570 (Tract 610.08).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does York County compare with South Carolina's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 7th of 46 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 11th of 46 |
| Residents per square mile | 5th of 46 |
| Median household income | 1st of 46 |
| Median home value | 3rd of 46 |
| Median gross rent | 5th of 46 |
| Poverty rate | 46th of 46 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 5th of 46 |
| Median age | 36th of 46 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 County 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' school search.