Fort Mill CCD, York County, South Carolina Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Fort Mill CCD, South Carolina, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Fort Mill CCD, South Carolina. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Fort Mill CCD, South Carolina. The estimated population of Fort Mill CCD, South Carolina is 79,783 people, with a median age of 38.7.

We can look at the total population in Fort Mill CCD over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
79,783
+6.76%
+27.50%
2020
74,729
+5.5%
-
2019
70,831
+7.01%
-
2018
66,190
+5.78%
-
2017
62,575
- -

Population of Fort Mill CCD, South Carolina by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
72%
79.3%
-9.21%
Black/African American
10.5%
9.3%
+12.90%
Native
0.1%
0.2%
-50.00%
Hispanic
8.1%
6.5%
+24.62%
Asian
5.7%
2.7%
+111.11%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.1%
-100.00%
Two Or More Races
3.2%
1.6%
+100.00%
Other
0.3%
0.2%
+50.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Fort Mill CCD, South Carolina by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 38.7 +0.26% 39 0% 38.4 0%
2020 38.6 +1.05% 39 +1.83% 38.4 +1.05%
2019 38.2 0% 38.3 -0.78% 38 +0.53%
2018 38.2 0% 38.6 -0.26% 37.8 +0.53%
2017 38.2 - 38.7 - 37.6 -

The median age of Fort Mill CCD, South Carolina gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 4,590 +21.42% 4,908 +17.54% 5,647 5,775
10 to 19 4,789 +30.48% 5,223 +15.48% 6,417 6,072
20 to 29 2,235 +32.82% 2,814 +17.53% 3,037 3,317
30 to 39 3,948 +33.12% 4,555 +32.44% 5,425 6,218
40 to 49 5,372 +28.54% 5,610 +20.85% 7,072 6,863
50 to 59 4,330 +21.68% 4,267 +17.01% 5,322 5,036
60 to 69 2,916 +18.37% 3,428 +13.1% 3,460 3,881
70+ 1,697 +62.08% 1,893 +58.17% 2,991 3,250

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Fort Mill CCD, South Carolina is $106,333.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Fort Mill CCD.

  • Under 25
    $42,697.00
  • 25 to 44
    $115,983.00
  • 45 to 64
    $125,245.00
  • 65 and over
    $69,441.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Fort Mill CCD, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Fort Mill CCD, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Fort Mill CCD, South Carolina is currently $129,835.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

17.62% of households in Fort Mill CCD are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Fort Mill CCD against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    7.21%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    12.71%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.15%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.36%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    22.43%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    13.53%
  • $200,000 or more
    17.62%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Fort Mill CCD is $47,485.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Fort Mill CCD by the total population of Fort Mill CCD.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Fort Mill CCD, South Carolina, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Fort Mill CCD to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    21.85%
  • Bachelor's degree
    49.72%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    7.61%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    19.88%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.93%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Fort Mill CCD that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Fort Mill CCD over the age of 16 is 60,224.

Of those people, a total of 68.80% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Fort Mill CCD is 66.80%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 4,352 44.40% 20.10%
20 to 24 years 3,048 76.50% 6.10%
25 to 29 years 3,306 84.40% 0.80%
30 to 34 years 4,935 85.50% 0.90%
35 to 44 years 14,376 84.80% 1.70%
45 to 54 years 11,953 87.90% 1.60%
55 to 59 years 4,672 78.80% 1.90%
60 to 64 years 3,857 57.90% 1.30%
65 to 74 years 6,686 21.70% 5.80%
75 years and over 3,039 3.70% 5.30%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Fort Mill CCD. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 47,093 67.20% 2.80%
Black or African American 6,020 79.80% 3.50%
American Indian and Alaska Native 62 66.10% 0.00%
Asian 3,274 68.80% 3.30%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 31 41.90% 0.00%
Other 802 76.20% 2.00%
Two or more races 2,942 71.00% 1.00%
Hispanic or Latino 4,427 71.10% 0.70%
Not Hispanic or Latino 44,879 66.70% 2.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Fort Mill CCD as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Fort Mill CCD is 40,233, with median earnings of $61,072.00.

Women in Fort Mill CCD, South Carolina earning approximately 66.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 40,233 $61,072.00
Male 21,412 $75,759.00
Female 18,821 $50,387.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 6,649 $107,933.00
Business and Financial 3,869 $88,768.00
Computer and Mathematical 2,830 $111,422.00
Architecture and Engineering 1,182 $114,306.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 231 $74,717.00
Community and Social Service 664 $39,457.00
Legal 452 $90,000.00
Educational and Library 1,990 $48,716.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 954 $50,208.00
Healthcare Practitioners 2,454 $65,740.00
Healthcare Support 521 $27,356.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 309 $29,344.00
Law Enforcement 328 $75,726.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,573 $14,320.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 883 $22,461.00
Personal Care and Service 1,109 $20,282.00
Sales 4,333 $58,589.00
Office and Administrative Support 4,243 $38,498.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 343 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 1,298 $50,280.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 602 $66,447.00
Production 1,448 $50,824.00
Transportation and Material Moving 1,138 $42,247.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 4,262 $118,376.00 2,387 $91,322.00
Business and Financial 2,004 $105,652.00 1,865 $82,654.00
Computer and Mathematical 2,080 $114,317.00 750 $71,250.00
Architecture and Engineering 1,030 $116,591.00 152 $71,176.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 223 $74,598.00 8 $0.00
Community and Social Service 187 $66,080.00 477 $25,469.00
Legal 200 $137,196.00 252 $57,000.00
Educational and Library 308 $47,634.00 1,682 $49,193.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 282 $101,161.00 672 $48,583.00
Healthcare Practitioners 702 $95,714.00 1,752 $62,862.00
Healthcare Support 91 $70,694.00 430 $23,359.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 301 $29,427.00 8 $0.00
Law Enforcement 263 $49,988.00 65 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 668 $19,333.00 905 $13,423.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 600 $23,324.00 283 $16,441.00
Personal Care and Service 245 $14,329.00 864 $24,891.00
Sales 2,148 $96,912.00 2,185 $41,490.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,135 $51,534.00 3,108 $36,397.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 343 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 1,168 $50,607.00 130 $18,883.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 526 $63,622.00 76 $120,064.00
Production 1,037 $52,038.00 411 $44,917.00
Transportation and Material Moving 944 $45,022.00 194 $40,536.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 29,112 households in Fort Mill CCD, with an average household size of 2.74 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 22,804 families in Fort Mill CCD with an average family size of 3.11 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 18,527 1,420 2,857 6,308
Average Household Size 3.21 2.74 2.95 1.26
Total Families 18,527 1,420 2,857 0
Average Household Size 3.2 2.43 2.86 0

Poverty

Of the 22,804 families in Fort Mill CCD, 2.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Fort Mill CCD:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 30,061 housing units in Fort Mill CCD, South Carolina.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 29,112 96.84%
Vacant 949 3.16%

20.29% of the total 30,061 housing units in Fort Mill CCD are rental units. This is approximately 6,098 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 22,950 are occupied by the owner - or 76.34% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Fort Mill CCD is $1,333.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Fort Mill CCD that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    64
  • Less than $500
    6
  • $500 to $999
    1,349
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    2,838
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    1,402
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    255
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    90
  • $3,000 or more
    158

Property Value

The median value of a property in Fort Mill CCD is $338,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Fort Mill CCD that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    603
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    366
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,015
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,691
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    5,853
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    9,115
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    4,058
  • $1,000,000 or more
    249

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Fort Mill CCD. The chart below shows the number of properties in Fort Mill CCD that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    287
  • 1940 to 1949
    269
  • 1950 to 1959
    597
  • 1960 to 1969
    724
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,786
  • 1980 to 1989
    2,572
  • 1990 to 1999
    3,624
  • 2000 to 2009
    9,956
  • 2010 to 2013
    9,940
  • 2014 or later
    306

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Fort Mill CCD that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    771
  • 1 vehicle available
    8,001
  • 2 vehicles available
    13,096
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    7,244

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Fort Mill CCD get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Fort Mill CCD that commute to work in a particular way.

27.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Fort Mill CCD.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    440
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    2,175
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    3,607
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    5,453
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    4,807
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    2,689
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    4,418
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    1,433
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    1,714
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    3,755
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,888
  • 90 or more minutes
    629

Summary

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