York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC

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2020 Population

132,622

3.76% 1-year growth

US Senator

Lindsey Graham

Republican Party

US Senator

Tim Scott

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

40.6

0.247% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

8.58%

9.85% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$72,224

3.5% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$219,600

7.12% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC had a population of 133k people with a median age of 40.6 and a median household income of $72,224. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC grew from 127,815 to 132,622, a 3.76% increase and its median household income grew from $69,779 to $72,224, a 3.5% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC are White (Non-Hispanic) (75.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (11.7%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.13%), White (Hispanic) (2.95%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.03%).

8.57% of the households in York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.5% of the residents in York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC are U.S. citizens.

In 2020, the median property value in York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC was $219,600, and the homeownership rate was 78.3%.

Most people in York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.6 minutes. The average car ownership in York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC was 2 cars per household.

York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC borders Lincoln & Cleveland (East) Counties PUMA, NC, Mount Holly City PUMA, NC, Gastonia & Belmont Cities PUMA, NC, Matthews Town (South) PUMA, NC, Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC, Rock Hill City & Fort Mill Town PUMA, SC, and Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC.

United States North Carolina South Carolina

Population & Diversity

York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC is home to a population of 133k people, from which 96.5% are citizens. As of 2020, 6.34% of York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC residents were born outside of the country (8.4k people).

In 2020, there were 6.49 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (101k people) in York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 15.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.15k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC are Spanish (5,506 households), Telugu (659 households), and Portuguese (644 households).

Citizenship

96.5%

2020 Citizenship

97.4%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 96.5% of York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC was 97.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC

White (Non-Hispanic)
101k ± 2.6k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
15.5k ± 1.35k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
4.15k ± 550

5.7%

Hispanic Population

7.57k people

5.7% of the people in York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC are hispanic (7.57k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

6.34%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

8.4k people

5.71%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

7.3k people

As of 2020, 6.34% of York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC residents (8.4k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC was 5.71%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
5,506 households (4.41%)
Telugu
659 households (0.528%)
Portuguese
644 households (0.516%)

8.57% of the households in York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC was Spanish. 4.41% of the households in York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,211 ± 375
Gulf War (2001-)
1,609 ± 294
Gulf War (1990s)
1,445 ± 320

York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC employs 63.1k people. The largest industries in York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC are Construction (4,442 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,857 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,125 people), and the highest paying industries are Other professional, scientific & technical services ($205,731), Electronics stores ($202,631), and Professional & commercial equipment & supplies merchant wholesalers ($188,940).

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

29,518

Women

46.8%

33,585

Men

53.2%

The workforce of York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC in 2020 was 63,103 people, with 46.8% woman, and 53.2% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

63.1k

2020 Value

4.36%

1 Year growth

± 4.36%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC grew at a rate of 4.36%, from 60.5k employees to 63.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC, are Other managers (1,885 people), Customer service representatives (1,744 people), and Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (1,532 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for South Carolina.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in South Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

63.1k

2020 Value

4.36%

1 Year growth

± 4.36%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC grew at a rate of 4.36%, from 60.5k employees to 63.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC, are Construction (4,442 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,857 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,125 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC, though some of these residents may live in York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$53,104

Median earning men ± $2,102

$36,679

Median earning women ± $3,048

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($122,742), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($101,363), and Wholesale Trade ($69,107).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($70,833), Information ($54,194), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($48,854).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for South Carolina.

Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in South Carolina. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in South Carolina.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from South Carolina to other states, or from other states to South Carolina.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound South Carolina product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $39.9B, followed by Plastics/rubber ($29.5B) and Machinery ($26.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound South Carolina products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for South Carolina.

$273B

2020 Value in South Carolina

$613B

Projected 2050 Value in South Carolina

124% growth

In 2020, total outbound South Carolina trade was $273B. This is expected to increase 124% to $613B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound South Carolina trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from South Carolina to other states, or from other states to South Carolina.

Most Common Trade Partners

North Carolina
$28.9B
Georgia
$21.4B
Texas
$10.9B

In 2020, the top outbound South Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was North Carolina with $28.9B, followed by Georgia with $21.4B and Texas and $10.9B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that South Carolina shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in South Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 55.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (43.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.11%).

Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott are the senators currently representing the state of South Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

South Carolina is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC. Showing the available data for South Carolina.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (55.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (43.4%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.11%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in South Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 55.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (43.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.11%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in South Carolina for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from South Carolina

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Lindsey Graham

Senator from South Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2003

Tim Scott

Senator from South Carolina

Assumed office on January 2, 2013
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Jim DeMint.

Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott are the senators currently representing South Carolina.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in South Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from South Carolina

South Carolina is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for South Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2020, 0.789% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.654% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (28.9k), Some college (22.3k), and Bachelors Degree (20.2k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC was $219,600 in 2020, which is 0.956 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $205,000 to $219,600, a 7.12% increase. The homeownership rate in York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC is 78.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC have an average commute time of 30.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC is $72,224. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC was Mount Pleasant Town PUMA, SC with a value of $80,467, followed by Charleston City PUMA, SC and York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC, with respective values of $72,562 and $72,224.

Property

$219,600

Median Property Value 2020

±$7,225

$39,128

Median Property Taxes

±$1,692

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

78.3%

Homeownership

2020

68%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 78.3% of the housing units in York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 78%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC was Mount Pleasant Town PUMA, SC with a value of $80,467, followed by Charleston City PUMA, SC and York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC, with respective values of $72,562 and $72,224.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$72,224

Median Household Income

± $3,401

50k

Number of Households

± 1,792

In 2020, the median household income of the 50k households in York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC grew to $72,224 from the previous year's value of $69,779.

The following chart displays the households in York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.459

2020 Wage GINI in York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC

0.461

2019 Wage GINI in York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC

In 2020, the income inequality in York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC was 0.459 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.493% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (79.9%)
Worked At Home (9.64%)
Carpooled (8.42%)

In 2020, 79.9% of workers in York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.64%) and those who carpooled to work (8.42%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

30.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC have a longer commute time (30.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.45% of the workforce in York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.58% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC (11.3k out of 132k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

91.4% of the population of York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC has health coverage, with 55% on employee plans, 10.5% on Medicaid, 11.4% on Medicare, 12.9% on non-group plans, and 1.6% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in South Carolina was $7,311 in 2014. This is a 4.15% increase from the previous year ($7,020).

Primary care physicians in South Carolina see 1485 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.602% decrease from the previous year (1494 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1768 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 524 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for South Carolina.

1,485 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in South Carolina

Primary care physicians in South Carolina see an average of 1,485 patients per year. This represents a 0.602% decrease from the previous year (1,494 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in South Carolina in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.2% under 18 years, 17.5% between 18 and 34 years, 42.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.6%

Uninsured

55%

Employer Coverage

10.5%

Medicaid

11.4%

Medicare

12.9%

Non-Group

1.6%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC grew by 5.24% from 8.17% to 8.6%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.