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York, SC


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York, South Carolina

York, South Carolina, in York county, is 18 miles S of Gastonia, North Carolina (center to center) and 27 miles SW of Charlotte, North Carolina. The city is considered part of the Charlotte - Gastonia - Rock Hill metropolitan area. York has a population of 6,985.

The People and Families of York

In York, about 40% of adults are married. York is known for its large population of single adults.

Approximately 46% of York is non-white. York boasts a diverse population for South Carolina, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.

There is an unusually large share of women in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, York had a median family income of $34,253.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in York ($500). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

York Housing

About 59% of housing units in York are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In York, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%York Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%York Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of York, SC

Comparing York 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
Racial Diversity1010
Female Share of the Population96
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Senior Citizens65
Age of the Population33
Male Share of the Population25
Well-Paid Single Men25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size79
Portion of People Married24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults35
People Above Poverty36
Median Family Income24
People in Middle Class or Better24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work46
Short Commute Times44
Public Transportation Use46
Working at Home47

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes105
Affordability of Rents84
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
Housing Recently Built65
Seasonal and Vacation Housing63
People Living Alone54

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime23
Low Violent Crime13

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