Census tract · York County
Census Tract 609.08, York County, South Carolina
Census Tract 609.08, GEOID 45091060908, in York County, South Carolina, mostly within Rock Hill (68% of its census blocks). 3,612 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±507); the 2020 Census counted 3,752.
Residents, 2020-2024
3,612
±507 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 3,752
Median household income
$58,750
±$23,364 (90% margin)
York County: $89,095
Median home value
$201,800
±$36,891 (90% margin)
York County: $361,300
Median gross rent
$1,165
±$101 (90% margin)
York County: $1,387
Where is Census Tract 609.08?
Census Tract 609.08 is one of 55 census tracts in York County, South Carolina. It covers 1.23 square miles of land, 3,058 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 45091060908, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Rock Hill | 68% |
4 census tracts border Census Tract 609.08: Tract 605.01 ($26,628), Tract 607 ($83,125), Tract 609.09 ($87,381) and Tract 614.04 ($111,250). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 609.08?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 609.08's population at 3,612 (±507) in 1,517 households; the 2020 Census counted 3,752 residents and 1,694 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 609.08 | Rock Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,612 ±507 | 75,259 |
| Households | 1,517 ±238 | 31,307 |
| Average household size | 2.29 ±0.28 | 2.31 |
| Housing units | 1,671 ±206 | 33,877 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 609.08?
The median resident of Census Tract 609.08 is 39.8 years old; 20.6% are under 18 and 16.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 46.9%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 42.4%. 5.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 609.08 | Rock Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.8 ±7.3 | 35.7 |
| Under 18 years | 20.6% ±4.5 pts | 21.7% |
| 65 years and over | 16.8% ±3.6 pts | 14.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.8% ±4.0 pts | 6.9% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 42.4% ±9.0 pts | 49.2% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 46.9% ±9.0 pts | 38.0% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.9% ±1.5 pts | 1.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.9% ±1.9 pts | 3.5% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.3% |
| Born outside the United States | 5.0% ±3.0 pts | 5.5% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 8.7% ±4.5 pts | 7.0% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.1% ±3.2 pts | 7.4% |
| With a disability | 14.9% ±4.6 pts | 13.1% |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.3% ±6.9 pts | 9.1% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.2% ±8.8 pts | 91.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 30.8% ±9.2 pts | 35.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.2% ±4.9 pts | 13.9% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 83.1% ±9.3 pts | 86.7% |
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 Census Tract 609.08 earn?
Half of the 1,517 households in Census Tract 609.08 earn less than $58,750 a year (±$23,364), against $89,095 across York County: 45th highest of the county's 54 tracts with a reliable estimate. 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 609.08 | Rock Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $58,750 ±$23,364 | $68,771 |
| Mean household income | $81,976 ±$14,679 | $87,853 |
| Per capita income | $33,810 ±$5,727 | $37,612 |
| People below the poverty line | 17.3% ±8.8 pts | 12.6% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 28.8% ±21.1 pts | 17.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.4% ±7.5 pts | 9.2% |
| Households with a computer | 93.0% ±4.3 pts | 95.0% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.4% ±6.0 pts | 91.2% |
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 Census Tract 609.08?
Owners occupy 50.7% of Census Tract 609.08's occupied homes and renters 49.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $201,800 by its owner (±$36,891). The median renter pays $1,165 a month including utilities, and 51.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 609.08 | Rock Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $201,800 ±$36,891 | $295,100 |
| Median gross rent | $1,165 ±$101 | $1,341 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 51.2% ±14.3 pts | 43.3% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,509 ±$501 | $1,525 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 50.7% ±10.6 pts | 54.2% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 49.3% ±10.6 pts | 45.8% |
| Housing units | 1,671 ±206 | 33,877 |
| Single-family detached homes | 37.0% ±9.7 pts | 59.5% |
| Mobile homes | 11.4% ±6.8 pts | 1.4% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.7 pts | 1.4% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 8.3% ±5.0 pts | 15.2% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.5% ±0.9 pts | 4.5% |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.0% ±5.3 pts | 6.9% |
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 do people in Census Tract 609.08 get to work?
82.2% of Census Tract 609.08's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 25.1 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 609.08 | Rock Hill |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.9% ±7.4 pts | 68.9% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.3% ±4.9 pts | 5.8% |
| Drove alone to work | 82.2% ±7.1 pts | 75.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.8% ±4.4 pts | 8.4% |
| Public transportation | 0.7% ±1.1 pts | 0.5% |
| Walked | 4.6% ±5.0 pts | 2.6% |
| Worked from home | 5.0% ±3.7 pts | 11.6% |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.1 min ±3.8 | 25.0 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
How does Census Tract 609.08 compare with the other tracts in York County?
Among York County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 609.08 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In York County | In Rock Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 40th of 55 | 13th of 24 |
| Residents per square mile | 5th of 55 | 5th of 24 |
| Median household income | 45th of 54 | 16th of 23 |
| Per capita income | 42nd of 55 | 17th of 24 |
| Median home value | 48th of 54 | 19th of 23 |
| Median gross rent | 31st of 49 | 16th of 22 |
| Poverty rate | 7th of 32 | 6th of 14 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31st of 54 | 13th of 23 |
| Median age | 31st of 55 | 12th of 24 |
| Owner-occupied share | 47th of 54 | 17th of 23 |
The tracts next to it on York County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 611.01 | 42nd | $70,750±$18,272 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 609.01 | 43rd | $68,678±$11,288 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 616.01 | 44th | $62,625±$18,100 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 609.08 | 45th | $58,750±$23,364 |
| Tract 608.04 | 46th | $57,860±$9,294 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 612.02 | 47th | $57,286±$16,017 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 608.03 | 48th | $55,952±$7,144 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 609.08?
2 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 609.08 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.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). 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 · Check it at data.census.gov
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections