York, SC Demographics

A map of York's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	4,541	4,282	50.6%	50.4%
Black	2,222	3,025	24.8%	35.6%
Multiracial	1,004	349	11.2%	4.1%
Hispanic	666	723	7.4%	8.5%
Native American/Other	511	51	5.7%	0.6%
Asian	25	73	0.3%	0.9%

York, South Carolina has an estimated population of 8,969, an increase from the 8,503 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 50.6% White, 24.8% Black, 11.2% Multiracial, 7.4% Hispanic, 5.7% Native American/Other, and 0.3% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of York, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

York has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than South Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In York, that probability was 61.1% in 2020 and 66.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

York is ranked the 69th most populous place in South Carolina, out of 475 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). York was ranked the 68th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

York's White Population

4,541 residents of York, or 50.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in York is considerably lower than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. York ranks 298th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, York's White population has grown by an estimated 6.0%. White residents' share of York's population has remained roughly unchanged at 50.6%.

York is less White than neighboring Clover (56.9% White), Sharon (80.3% White), McConnells (80.7% White), Newport (59.1% White), and Smyrna (100% White).

York's Black Population

2,222 residents of York, or 24.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in York is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. York ranks 182nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, York's Black population has declined by an estimated 26.5%. Black residents' share of York's population has decreased from 35.6% to 24.8%.

York is more Black than neighboring Clover (24.1% Black), Sharon (9.5% Black), McConnells (16.5% Black), and Smyrna (0% Black). York is less Black than neighboring Newport (25% Black).

York's Asian Population

25 residents of York, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in York is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. York ranks 156th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, York's Asian population has declined by an estimated 65.8%. Asian residents' share of York's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.3%.

York is more Asian than neighboring Sharon (0% Asian), McConnells (0% Asian), and Smyrna (0% Asian). York is less Asian than neighboring Clover (1.4% Asian), and Newport (0.7% Asian).

York's Hispanic Population

666 residents of York, or 7.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in York is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. York ranks 91st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, York's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 7.9%. Hispanic residents' share of York's population has decreased from 8.5% to 7.4%.

York is more Hispanic than neighboring Sharon (0.2% Hispanic), McConnells (1.1% Hispanic), Newport (3.7% Hispanic), and Smyrna (0% Hispanic). York is less Hispanic than neighboring Clover (11.8% Hispanic).

York's Native American/Other Population

511 residents of York, or 5.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in York is slightly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. York ranks 266th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, York's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 902.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of York's population has increased from 0.6% to 5.7%.

York is more Native American/Other than neighboring Clover (0.4% Native American/Other), Sharon (2.3% Native American/Other), McConnells (0% Native American/Other), Newport (1.7% Native American/Other), and Smyrna (0% Native American/Other).

York's Multiracial Population

1,004 residents of York, or 11.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in York is higher than in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. York ranks 157th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, York's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 187.7%. Multiracial residents' share of York's population has increased from 4.1% to 11.2%.

York is more Multiracial than neighboring Clover (5.4% Multiracial), Sharon (7.7% Multiracial), McConnells (1.8% Multiracial), Newport (9.9% Multiracial), and Smyrna (0% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.