York County, South Carolina
SC · FIPS 45091 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 293,673 | — | #247 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $89,095 | +18.6% | #326 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.7 years | +2.1% | #2,212 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $361,300 | +28.2% | #381 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,387 | +19.3% | #329 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.4% | -33.6% | #435 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
York County has a population of 293,673, making it the #247 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.7 years, which is 2.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in York County is $89,095, ranking #326 out of 3,222 counties — 18.6% above the national median. The poverty rate is 8.4% and unemployment stands at 4.1%.
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The median home value in York County is $361,300 (+28.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,387/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.5%.
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92.4% of residents in York County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.7% above the national rate.
About York County, South Carolina
York County, South Carolina has a total population of 293,673, making it the 247th most populous county in the United States. The median age in York County is 39.7 years, which is 2.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in York County is $89,095, which ranks #326 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 18.6% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.4%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1%.
The median home value in York County is $361,300, 28.2% above the national median. Renters in York County pay a median gross rent of $1,387 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In York County, 39.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 16.6% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.1 min.
York County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 66.3% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (18.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.4%).
All data for York County, South Carolina comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.