State
County
Land Area (mi²)
38.6 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,975.60/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.78%
Growth Since 2010
15.23%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Rock Hill, South Carolina Population 2021
76,228
Rock Hill is a city located in York County South Carolina. With a 2020 population of 76,228, it is the 5th largest city in South Carolina (after Charleston, Columbia, North Charleston, and Mount Pleasant) and the 470th largest city in the United States . Rock Hill is currently growing at a rate of 0.78% annually and its population has increased by 15.23% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 66,154 in 2010. Rock Hill reached it's highest population of 76,228 in 2021. Spanning over 39 miles, Rock Hill has a population density of 1,976 people per square mile.
The average household income in Rock Hill is $68,086 with a poverty rate of 15.58%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $967 per month, and the median house value is $155,800. The median age in Rock Hill is 34.6 years, 33 years for males, and 36.2 years for females.
Rock Hill Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rock Hill was:
- White: 54.51%
- Black or African American: 39.10%
- Other race: 2.23%
- Two or more races: 2.10%
- Asian: 1.89%
- Native American: 0.16%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.01%
The current population of Rock Hill, South Carolina is 76,228 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 74,458.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 66,154.
Rock Hill, South Carolina Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39,977 | 54.51% |
| Black or African American | 28,672 | 39.10% |
| Some Other Race | 1,632 | 2.23% |
| Two or More Races | 1,540 | 2.10% |
| Asian | 1,384 | 1.89% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 121 | 0.16% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.01% |
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Rock Hill Population by Race
Rock Hill Population Pyramid $2021
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Rock Hill Population by Age
Rock Hill Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 29,251 | 2.4 | 52.5 |
| Non Family | 11,860 | 1.27 | 38.6 |
| Married | 10,935 | 3.1 | 77 |
| Female | 4,999 | 3.32 | 36.6 |
| Male | 1,457 | 3.24 | 37.3 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
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Rock Hill Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,833 | 3.88% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,280 | 6.94% |
| High School Graduate | 11,748 | 24.86% |
| Some College | 11,258 | 23.83% |
| Associates Degree | 4,810 | 10.18% |
| Bachelors Degree | 9,291 | 19.66% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,031 | 10.65% |
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Rock Hill Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Rock Hill Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 25,361 | 23,992 | 9,646 |
| Black | 17,452 | 14,829 | 3,658 |
| Hispanic | 2,743 | 1,817 | 411 |
| Asian | 1,078 | 965 | 429 |
| 2+ Races | 759 | 648 | 200 |
| Other Race | 727 | 368 | 30 |
| Native American | 116 | 97 | 14 |
| Islander | 8 | 8 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
Rock Hill Educational Attainment by Race
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$34,845
Average Earnings
$38,866
Average Male
$30,997
Average Female
Rock Hill Earnings by Educational Attainment
Rock Hill Language by Age
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Rock Hill Language
92.39% of Rock Hill residents speak only English, while 7.61% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.43% of the population.
Rock Hill Language
Rock Hill Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 27,754 | 5,918 | 21.32% |
| White | 34,717 | 3,658 | 10.54% |
| Hispanic | 4,882 | 824 | 16.88% |
| Asian | 1,354 | 315 | 23.26% |
| Multiple | 1,455 | 247 | 16.98% |
| Other | 1,611 | 127 | 7.88% |
15.58%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.91%
Male Poverty Rate
18.00%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Rock Hill
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rock Hill is Asian, with 23.26% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rock Hill is Other, with 7.88% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.30%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.83%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.57%.
Rock Hill Poverty
Rock Hill Poverty Rate by Education
Rock Hill Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
39.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.2%
Male Marriage Rate
35.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Rock Hill Married by Age and Sex
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Rock Hill Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Rock Hill Marital Status by Race
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Rock Hill Marital Status
Rock Hill Veterans by War
Rock Hill Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,762 | 8.52% |
| Black | 1,592 | 7.68% |
| Hispanic | 235 | 6.79% |
| 2+ Races | 147 | 15.11% |
| Other Race | 30 | 2.69% |
| Asian | 14 | 1.15% |
Rock Hill Veterans by Race
Rock Hill Veterans by Education
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6.45%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.88%
Veteran Disability Rate
Rock Hill Veterans by Education
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67.2%
Labor Force Participation
63.1%
Employment Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
Rock Hill Employment by Age
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Rock Hill Employment by Race
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Rock Hill Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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94.33%
Native Born
5.67%
Foreign Born
3.43%
Non Citizen
2.24%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
94.33% of Rock Hill residents were born in the United States, with 50.54% having been born in South Carolina. 3.43% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Rock Hill Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 76,228 | 590 | 0.78% |
| 2020 | 75,638 | 590 | 0.79% |
| 2019 | 75,048 | 590 | 0.79% |
| 2018 | 74,458 | 1,044 | 1.42% |
| 2017 | 73,414 | 954 | 1.32% |
| 2016 | 72,460 | 1,277 | 1.79% |
| 2015 | 71,183 | 1,493 | 2.14% |
| 2014 | 69,690 | 902 | 1.31% |
| 2013 | 68,788 | 657 | 0.96% |
| 2012 | 68,131 | 538 | 0.80% |
| 2011 | 67,593 | 714 | 1.07% |
| 2010 | 66,879 | 17,114 | 3.00% |
| 2000 | 49,765 | 8,122 | 1.80% |
| 1990 | 41,643 | 6,316 | 1.66% |
| 1980 | 35,327 | 1,481 | 0.43% |
| 1970 | 33,846 | 4,442 | 1.42% |
| 1960 | 29,404 | 4,902 | 1.84% |
| 1950 | 24,502 | 9,493 | 5.02% |
| 1940 | 15,009 | 3,687 | 2.86% |
| 1930 | 11,322 | 2,513 | 2.54% |
| 1920 | 8,809 | 1,593 | 2.01% |
| 1910 | 7,216 | 1,731 | 2.78% |
| 1900 | 5,485 | 2,741 | 7.17% |
| 1890 | 2,744 | 0.00% |