Lake Wylie is a CDP located in York County South Carolina. Lake Wylie has a 2024 population of 15,306. Lake Wylie is currently growing at a rate of 3.11% annually and its population has increased by 8.62% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,091 in 2020.
The average household income in Lake Wylie is $137,165 with a poverty rate of 8.12%. The median age in Lake Wylie is 37.7 years: 36.8 years for males, and 38.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lake Wylie was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,586 | 80.56% |
| Black or African American | 1,936 | 13.46% |
| Two or more races | 523 | 3.64% |
| Asian | 226 | 1.57% |
| Native American | 70 | 0.49% |
| Other race | 41 | 0.29% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,280 | 2.72 | 77.6 | 22.4 |
| Married | 3,087 | 3.2 | 90.3 | 9.7 |
| Non Family | 1,051 | 1.22 | 59.3 | 40.7 |
| Female | 682 | 3.17 | 51.9 | 48.1 |
| Male | 460 | 2.31 | 71.5 | 28.5 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.72
Average Household Size
77.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 121 | 1.32% |
| Associates Degree | 1,318 | 14.4% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,821 | 30.82% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,334 | 14.57% |
| High School Graduate | 1,366 | 14.92% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 46 | 0.5% |
| Some College | 2,147 | 23.46% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,588 | 7,531 | 3,554 |
| Black | 918 | 881 | 293 |
| Hispanic | 315 | 273 | 132 |
| 2+ Races | 310 | 279 | 130 |
| Asian | 139 | 108 | 61 |
| Other Race | 22 | 22 | 6 |
| Native American | 11 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 46.84%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $73,826 | $87,120 | $63,617 |
| Graduate Degree | $67,438 | $126,989 | $58,400 |
| High School Graduate | $33,438 | $35,625 | $32,599 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $51,181 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $60,549 | $74,665 | $46,809 |
| Some College | $57,995 | $76,126 | $29,142 |
$60,549
Average Earnings
$74,665
Average Male
$46,809
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.38% of Lake Wylie residents speak only English, while 6.62% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.99% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,330 | 709 | 6.26% |
| Black | 1,936 | 367 | 18.96% |
| Multiple | 523 | 63 | 12.05% |
| Native | 70 | 16 | 22.86% |
| Asian | 226 | 13 | 5.75% |
| Hispanic | 507 | 13 | 2.56% |
8.12%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.79%
Male Poverty Rate
10.42%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lake Wylie is Native, with 22.86% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lake Wylie is Hispanic, with 2.56% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.48%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.11%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.03%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.54% |
| High School | 23.43% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.78% |
| Some College | 1.59% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 48.54% |
| Female Unemployed | 24.15% |
| Female Employed | 3.78% |
| Male Employed | 1.67% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $125,750 | $152,551 |
| Households | $111,424 | $137,165 |
| Married Families | $152,083 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $52,546 | $71,741 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.6%
Male Marriage Rate
57.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
883
Number of Veterans
719
Male Veterans
164
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 298 |
| Vietnam | 248 |
| First Gulf War | 238 |
| World War II | 52 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 368 |
| 65 to 74 | 209 |
| 75+ | 203 |
| 55 to 64 | 96 |
| 18 to 34 | 7 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 718 | 8.32% |
| Black | 164 | 14.13% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 3.17% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 0.26% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.76%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.2%
Labor Force Participation
66.4%
Employment Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
14.25%
Born in Lake Wylie
94.49%
Native Born
5.51%
Foreign Born
1.86%
Non Citizen
3.65%
Naturalized
94.49% of Lake Wylie residents were born in the United States, with 14.25% having been born in South Carolina. 1.86% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 15,306 | 462 | 3.11% |
| 2023 | 14,844 | 462 | 3.21% |
| 2022 | 14,382 | 822 | 6.06% |
| 2021 | 13,560 | -531 | -3.77% |
| 2020 | 14,091 | 1,206 | 9.36% |
| 2019 | 12,885 | 316 | 2.51% |
| 2018 | 12,569 | 399 | 3.28% |
| 2017 | 12,170 | 698 | 6.08% |
| 2016 | 11,472 | 734 | 6.84% |
| 2015 | 10,738 | 1,098 | 11.39% |
| 2014 | 9,640 | 700 | 7.83% |
| 2013 | 8,940 | -195 | -2.13% |
| 2012 | 9,135 | 464 | 5.35% |
| 2011 | 8,671 | -170 | -1.92% |
| 2010 | 8,841 | 0 | 0% |