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Rock Hill, South Carolina


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Rock Hill, South Carolina

Rock Hill, South Carolina, in York county, is 23 miles SW of Charlotte, North Carolina. Part of the surrounding Charlotte - Gastonia - Rock Hill metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Rock Hill is home to some 49,765 residents.

The People and Families of Rock Hill

In Rock Hill, about 42% of adults are married.

There are more females than males in Rock Hill than is typical.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Rock Hill had a median family income of $45,697. Impressively, having a college education is normal in Rock Hill.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($20,270) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Rock Hill. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Rock Hill Housing

According to the 2000 census, 54% of the housing in Rock Hill was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Rock Hill, 94% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyRock Hill Affordability of Property Taxes
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 14%Rock Hill Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 18%Rock Hill Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Rock Hill, SC

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population107
Racial Diversity69
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Well-Paid Single Women69
Senior Citizens52
Well-Paid Single Men38
Age of the Population21
Male Share of the Population14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size57
Portion of People Married35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults69
People in Middle Class or Better48
Median Family Income48
People Above Poverty48

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times66
Walking and Biking to Work67
Working at Home36
Public Transportation Use37

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes103
Housing Recently Built78
Affordability of Rents62
People Living Alone64
Seasonal and Vacation Housing63
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals48

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime34
Low Violent Crime13

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