Fort Mill, SC

Fort Mill, South Carolina

Fort Mill, South Carolina, in York county, is 16 miles S of Charlotte, North Carolina. Part of the surrounding Charlotte - Gastonia - Rock Hill metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Fort Mill is home to some 7,587 residents.

The People and Families of Fort Mill

In Fort Mill, about 59% of adults are married.

There are more females than males in Fort Mill than is typical.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Fort Mill had a median family income of $56,538. More so than most places, the people in Fort Mill generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the town with spending money keeps the town vital. Fewer people in Fort Mill are poor than in most places in South Carolina. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the town.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($28,775) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Fort Mill. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Fort Mill Housing

According to the 2000 census, 64% of the housing in Fort Mill was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the town have gone up relatively recently. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice town, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Fort Mill, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Fort Mill strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in South Carolina):

Category	Trophy
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 10%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 14%
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 15%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 17%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Fort Mill, SC

Comparing Fort Mill to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Carolina (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Fort Mill Almanac

Fort Mill Climate

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Fort Mill Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Fort Mill, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

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Fort Mill High Schools (2004)

FORT MILL HIGH
225 MUNN RD.
803-548-1900
Serves 1,913 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17.4

INDIAN LAND HIGH SCHOOL
8361 CHARLOTTE HWY
803-547-7571
Serves 395 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.9

Fort Mill Colleges

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