Population
| Total Population | 236,387 |
| Total Households | 89,660 |
| Average Age | 37.3 |
Age % The Population
| 0-14 years | 20.4% |
| 15-24 years | 13.5% |
| 25-34 years | 12.7% |
| 35-44 years | 14.3% |
| 45-54 years | 15.6% |
| 65+ years | 12.1% |
| 55-64 years | 11.4% |
ESRI 2012
Household Income
| Year | Median HHI | PCI |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | $55,826 | $25,086 |
| 2012 | $50,087 | $25,344 |
| 2015 | $62,464 | $27,785 |
ESRI 2012
Workforce Education
| Level | Total | % |
|---|---|---|
| Less than High School | 23,567 | 15.3% |
| High School Graduate | 44,977 | 29.2% |
| Some College | 31,884 | 20.7% |
| Associates Degree | 14,325 | 9.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 26,647 | 17.3% |
| Graduate/Professional Degree | 12,631 | 8.2% |
ESRI 2010
Labor
| Emp. | |
|---|---|
| Labor Force | 112,094 |
| Employed | 96,185 |
| Unemployed | 15,909 |
| Unemployment Rate | 14.2% |
SC ESC 2009
Largest Employers
| Largest Employers |
|---|
| Wells Fargo Home Mortgage |
| CitiFinancial |
| Ross Distribution |
| Duke Power - Catawba Nuclear Station |
Charlotte USA regional counties
Employment By Industry
| Industry | Emp. | % Emp. |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, Mining | 1,928 | 1.8% |
| Construction | 4,648 | 4.3% |
| Manufacturing | 10,402 | 9.6% |
| Transportation, Utilities | 3,341 | 3.1% |
| Information | 1,974 | 1.8% |
| Wholesale Trade | 3,932 | 3.6% |
| Retail Trade | 13,214 | 12.2% |
| FIRE | 11,105 | 10.3% |
| Services | 43,616 | 40.3% |
| Public Administration | 13,982 | 12.9% |
EMSI 2013
York County capitalizes on its geography, offering the advantages of a South Carolina location and business climate with adjacent access to the largest metropolitan area in the two Carolinas – Charlotte. Just across the South Carolina border, York County brings together the grace and charm of life in a small community with the opportunities and advantages of the big city. The city of Rock Hill serves as the commercial center, while the city of York is the county seat. Accessibility is key and York County boasts many transportation advantages. I-77 runs through the eastern portion of York County and I-85 runs near the northwestern part of the county, joined together by an excellent highway network. Charlotte Douglas International Airport is less than 30 minutes away and the Port of Charleston, the busiest container port in the Southeast and fourth nationally, is a three-hour drive. The diversity and strength of the business community continually supports growth. In the past several years, York County has averaged $200 million in industry and business development and 1,700 new jobs annually. So, why York County? The best of all worlds is offered here. Quality of life including top ranked schools in the state, excellent business climate, and accessibility are just the beginning. South Carolina incentives make the move to York County a smart one. Our reasonable cost of operation and productive labor force make staying in business here even smarter.
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York County Economic Development Board Mark Farris 1830 Second Baxter Crossing Fort Mill, SC 29708 803-802-4300 ycedb.com mark.farris@yorkcountygov.com |
Charlotte Regional Partnership David Swenson, CEcD 550 South Caldwell St. Suite 760 Charlotte, NC 28202 704-347-6582 charlotteusa.com dswenson@charlotteusa.com |
