Tega Cay City, South Carolina
As of the census of 2000, there were 4044 people in the city, organized into 1509 households, and 1229 families residing in the city. The population density was 1630 people per square mile (629.35/kmē), it is South Carolina's 40th most densely populated city. There were 1577 housing units at an average density of 635.9 per square mile (245.52/kmē). The average household size was 2.68 people, and the average family size was 2.99 people. In the city the population was spread out, with 26.8% under the age of 18, 4.3% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 30.6% from 45 to 64, and 9.2% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 107.1 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 106.6 females. The median age of the city's population was 40 years, The median age of males was 40.6 years, for females the median age was 39.3 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 95.87% White, 2.13% Black or African American, 0.12% American Indian, 0.82% Asian, 0.1% Native Hawaiian, 0.59% from two or more races and 0.37% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $80227, it is the second highest city by median household income in the U.S. state of South Carolina. The median income for a family in the city was $82926, making its South Carolina's tenth highest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $37275, it would be the tenth highest city by per capita income in the U.S. state of South Carolina. The median income was $37394, The median income for males was $51772 versus $30425 for females.
In 2000, 1016 pupils and students, of which 44.78% are male and 55.22% are female, 25.12% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 11.22% nursery or pri school, 4.23% kindergarten, 54.72% elementary school, 14.86% high school and 14.96% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 4044 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 4288 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 4286 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 4263 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 4288 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 4327 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 4402 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 4513 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 4685 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 4863 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 5014 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 69 | 45 | 114 |
| Kindergarten | 16 | 27 | 43 |
| Elementary school | 248 | 308 | 556 |
| High school | 82 | 69 | 151 |
| College or graduate school | 40 | 112 | 152 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tega Cay city, South Carolina | $80227 | $82926 | $37275 |
| York County, South Carolina | $44539 | $51815 | $20536 |
| South Carolina, United States | $37082 | $44227 | $18795 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |