York City, South Carolina
As of the census of 2000, there were 6985 people, 2536 households, and 1788 families living in the city. The population density was 887.6 people per square mile (342.7/kmē), giving it the 146th most densely populated city among the South Carolina. There were 2766 housing units at an average density of 351.5 per square mile (135.71/kmē). The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.13. In the city the population is diverse age-wise, with 27.9% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 14.5% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 86 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.8 males. The median age was 34.2 years, The median age of males and females living in York City was 31.7 and 36.6 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 54.43% White, 40.31% Black or African American, 0.59% American Indian, 0.42% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.6% from two or more races and 3.65% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $30564, it is the 193rd highest city by median household income in the U.S. state of South Carolina. The median income for a family in the city was $34253, making its South Carolina's 119th lowest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $14218, it is 121st poorest city by per capita income in South Carolina. The median income was $18711, Median income for males is $24432, compared with $14628 for females.
In 2000, 1896 pupils and students, of which 877 are male and 1019 are female, 27.14% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 114 nursery or pri school, 191 kindergarten, 949 elementary school, 474 high school and 168 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 6985 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 7000 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 7003 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 6990 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 7039 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 6929 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 7000 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 7185 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 7441 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 7733 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 7967 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 50 | 64 | 114 |
| Kindergarten | 59 | 132 | 191 |
| Elementary school | 497 | 452 | 949 |
| High school | 235 | 239 | 474 |
| College or graduate school | 36 | 132 | 168 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| York city, South Carolina | $30564 | $34253 | $14218 |
| York County, South Carolina | $44539 | $51815 | $20536 |
| South Carolina, United States | $37082 | $44227 | $18795 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |