York County, South Carolina Demographics 2026

Population Overview

York County is located in South Carolina with a total population of 288,559. It is the 7th most populous county out of 46 in South Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in York County is 39.4 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in York County is $83,060. This is 24% higher than the state median of $66,818. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 6% higher. The poverty rate stands at 8.9%. This is 37% lower than the state poverty rate of 14.2%. The unemployment rate is 4.4%. This is 10% lower than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $322,700. Housing costs are 36% higher than the state median of $236,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.9x. 73.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 71.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in York County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 67.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 18.5%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (2.8% vs 1.7%).

Education

38.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 21% higher than the state rate of 31.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.5%.