York County, South Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- York County
- State
- South Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 45091
- State FIPS
- 45
- County FIPS
- 091
Geography
- Land Area
- 680.56 sq mi
- Water Area
- 15.11 sq mi
- Total Area
- 695.66 sq mi
- Latitude
- 34.970188
- Longitude
- -81.183187
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 282,886
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 214,778
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 265,721 | 93.9% |
| Hispanic | 17,159 | 6.1% |
| White | 195,901 | 69.3% |
| Black | 52,999 | 18.7% |
| Asian | 5,964 | 2.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,054 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 52 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 924 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 204,440 | 95.2% |
| Hispanic | 10,338 | 4.8% |
| White | 154,561 | 72.0% |
| Black | 42,013 | 19.6% |
| Asian | 5,096 | 2.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2,546 | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 21 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 459 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 293,673
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $94,623
- Poverty Rate
- 8.2%
- Population Below Poverty
- 24,217
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 200,002 | 68.1% |
| Black | 54,027 | 18.4% |
| Asian | 8,875 | 3.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 184,113
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 80,314 | 43.6% |
| Republican | 82,474 | 44.8% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 21,325 | 11.6% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 84,852 | 46.1% |
| Female | 99,249 | 53.9% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 124,027 | 67.4% |
| Hispanic | 8,032 | 4.4% |
| Black | 35,120 | 19.1% |
| Asian | 2,666 | 1.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 95,498
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 51.9%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 70,444 | 56.8% |
| Hispanic | 2,777 | 34.6% |
| Black | 14,003 | 39.9% |
| Asian | 914 | 34.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 43,719 | 51.5% |
| Female | 51,777 | 52.2% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 39,016 (19.3%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 78,825 (39.6%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 120,653
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $369,363
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,387
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 72.7%
- Public Transit
- 0.3%
- Work From Home
- 17.3%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.8%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.