York County's estimated 2026 population is 311,013 with a growth rate of 1.34% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. York County is the 7th largest county in South Carolina. The 2010 population was 226,871 and has seen a growth of 37.09% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 39.7 years
Female: 40.3 years
Male: 39 years
There are 224,327 adults, (45,133 of whom are seniors) in York County.
Female: 150,837 (51.4%)
Male: 142,836 (48.6%)
The racial composition of York County includes 68.1% White, 18.4% Black or African American, 3.02% Asian, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 200,002 | 68.1% |
| Black or African American | 54,027 | 18.4% |
| Two or more races | 23,053 | 7.85% |
| Asian | 8,875 | 3.02% |
| Other race | 6,106 | 2.08% |
| Native American | 1,587 | 0.54% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 23 | 0.01% |
York County's average per capita income is $56,053. Household income levels show a median of $89,095. The poverty rate stands at 8.37%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $127,480 | $153,815 |
| Families | $110,751 | $134,745 |
| Households | $89,095 | $115,529 |
| Non Families | $49,809 | $62,656 |
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