York County, South Carolina Demographics 2026

Name: York County, South Carolina Demographics
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York County, South Carolina has a population of 293,673, the 7th most populous county in South Carolina. The median household income is $89,095 and the median home value is $361,300. The poverty rate is 8.4%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

York County Quick Facts

Population 293,673

Median Household Income $89,095

Median Home Value $361,300

Poverty Rate 8.4%

Unemployment Rate 4.2%

Median Age 39.7 years

Homeownership Rate 74.5%

Affordability Ratio 4.1x

Bachelor's Degree+ 39.3%

High School Graduation 92.6%

Cities/Places 16

Population 293,673 7th of 46

Median Income $89,095 29% higher than state

Poverty Rate 8.4%

Unemployment 4.2%

How York County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	288,559	293,673	+1.8%
Median household income	$83,060	$89,095	+7.3%
Median home value	$322,700	$361,300	+12.0%

Median Household Income

York

$89,095

$69,324

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

York

$361,300

$259,000

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 10.7%

$25K-$50K 15.1%

$50K-$100K 29.6%

$100K+ 44.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.6%

$10K-$15K

2.1%

$15K-$20K

2.4%

$20K-$25K

2.6%

$25K-$30K

2.7%

$30K-$35K

3.1%

$35K-$40K

3.1%

$40K-$45K

3.2%

$45K-$50K

3.0%

$50K-$60K

6.5%

$60K-$75K

9.6%

$75K-$100K

13.5%

$100K-$125K

11.1%

$125K-$150K

8.2%

$150K-$200K

11.4%

$200K+

13.9%

Employment

4.2% Unemployment Rate State: 4.9%|National: 5.2%

67.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 74.5%

Renter 25.5%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,387/mo 18.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.6%

18-34

20.1%

35-54

28.4%

55-74

22.1%

75+

5.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 55 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in York County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Rock Hill	75,259	$68,771	12.6%	$295,100
Fort Mill	30,775	$121,823	4.8%	$487,500
Lake Wylie	16,006	$112,097	9.1%	$485,600
Tega Cay	13,615	$142,000	1.5%	$529,200
York	8,969	$56,176	15.9%	$198,600
Clover	7,234	$85,450	8.3%	$295,700
Baxter Village	4,542	$151,629	9.2%	$670,500
Newport	4,121	$110,417	14.1%	$342,000
India Hook	3,960	$106,667	1.2%	$348,300
Lesslie	3,077	$100,618	3.3%	$258,400
Riverview	2,121	$135,782	4.8%	$458,000
Catawba	1,071	$59,632	11.5%	$216,200
Hickory Grove	528	$59,875	11.6%	$159,400
Sharon	431	N/A	24.9%	$222,200
McConnells	285	$85,417	14.4%	$258,300
Smyrna	38	$63,750	0.0%	$220,800

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Population Overview

York County is located in South Carolina with a total population of 293,673. It is the 7th most populous county out of 46 in South Carolina. The county encompasses 16 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in York County is 39.7 years. This is 1% lower than the state median of 40.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in York County is $89,095. This is 29% higher than the state median of $69,324. It is also 10% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.4%. This is 41% lower than the state poverty rate of 14.1%. The unemployment rate is 4.2%. This is 15% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $361,300. Housing costs are 39% higher than the state median of $259,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.1x. 74.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 71.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in York County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 66.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 18.2%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (3.0% vs 1.8%).

Education

39.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 22% higher than the state rate of 32.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for York County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against South Carolina and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of York County, South Carolina?

York County has a population of 293,673, making it the 7th most populous county in South Carolina.

What is the median income in York County?

The median household income in York County is $89,095 with a poverty rate of 8.4%.

How many cities are in York County, South Carolina?

York County contains 16 Census-designated places.