York County's estimated 2025 population is 307,627 with a growth rate of 1.53% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. York County is the 7th largest county in South Carolina. The 2010 population was 226,871 and has seen a growth of 35.6% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of York County includes 69.53% White, 18.72% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (69.53%)
Black or African American (18.72%)
Two or more races (6.52%)
Asian (2.79%)
Other race (1.88%)
Native American (0.55%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.01%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 200,638 | 69.53% |
| Black or African American | 54,031 | 18.72% |
| Two or more races | 18,812 | 6.52% |
| Asian | 8,039 | 2.79% |
| Other race | 5,416 | 1.88% |
| Native American | 1,601 | 0.55% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 22 | 0.01% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
York County's average per capita income is $53,944. Household income levels show a median of $83,060. The poverty rate stands at 8.89%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $125,342 | $150,320 |
| Families | $107,287 | $130,196 |
| Households | $83,060 | $110,350 |
| Non Families | $45,603 | $58,522 |
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