Rock Hill, South Carolina Population 2022
Rock Hill is a city located in York County South Carolina. Rock Hill has a 2020 population of 76,818. Rock Hill is currently growing at a rate of 0.77% annually and its population has increased by 14.86% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 66,879 in 2010.
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 Hillwas:
- 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%
Population by Race
| 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% |
Rock Hill Population Pyramid $2022
| 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
| 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% |
Rock Hill Educational Attainment by Race
| 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%.
$34,845
Average Earnings
$38,866
Average Male
$30,997
Average Female
Rock Hill Language by Age
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 Poverty by Race
| 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 | 127 | NaN% |
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 Hispanic, with 16.88% 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 Marital Status
Marriage Rates
39.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.2%
Male Marriage Rate
35.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Rock Hill Married by Age and Sex
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
| 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 Education
6.45%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.88%
Veteran Disability Rate
67.2%
Labor Force Participation
63.1%
Employment Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
50.54%
Born in Rock Hill
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.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 76,818 | 590 | 0.77% |
| 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% |