York County, SC

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2019 Population

280,979

2.5% 1-year growth

US Senator

Lindsey Graham

Republican Party

US Senator

Tim Scott

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

38.6

1.03% 1-year decrease

2019 Poverty Rate

10.5%

8.74% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$66,949

4.09% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$236,500

7.74% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

145,129

6.26% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, York County, SC had a population of 281k people with a median age of 38.6 and a median household income of $66,949. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of York County, SC grew from 274,118 to 280,979, a 2.5% increase and its median household income grew from $64,319 to $66,949, a 4.09% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in York County, SC are White (Non-Hispanic) (69.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (19.4%), White (Hispanic) (4.08%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.36%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.75%). 0% of the households in York County, SC speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

96.7% of the residents in York County, SC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in York County, SC are Winthrop University (1,346 degrees awarded in 2019), York Technical College (1,250 degrees), and Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Rock Hill (87 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in York County, SC was $236,500, and the homeownership rate was 70%. Most people in York County, SC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.9 minutes. The average car ownership in York County, SC was 2 cars per household.

York County, SC borders Cleveland County, NC, Gaston County, NC, Mecklenburg County, NC, Cherokee County, SC, Chester County, SC, Lancaster County, SC, and Union County, SC.

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Diversity

York County, SC is home to a population of 281k people, from which 96.7% are citizens. As of 2019, 11.5% of York County, SC residents were born outside of the country (32.4k people).

In 2018, there were 3.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (192k people) in York County, SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 53.2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 11.2k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in York County, SC

White (Non-Hispanic)
192k ± 698
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
53.2k ± 1.03k
White (Hispanic)
11.2k ± 1.41k

5.75%

Hispanic Population

15.8k people

5.75% of the people in York County, SC are hispanic (15.8k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in York County, SC as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

11.5%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

32.4k people

4.7%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

12.9k people

As of 2019, 11.5% of York County, SC residents (32.4k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 34%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in York County, SC was 4.7%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in York County, SC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.7

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 3.3

In 2019, the median age of all people in York County, SC was 38.6. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 39, were generally older than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 38. But people in York County, SC are getting getting younger. In 2018, the average age of all York County, SC residents was 39.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for South Carolina.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
61,323 ± 6,043 people
Honduras
21,432 ± 3,587 people
India
16,010 ± 3,102 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 61,323 South Carolina residents, followed by Honduras with 21,432 and India with 16,010.

Citizenship

96.7%

2019 Citizenship

97.8%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 96.7% of York County, SC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in York County, SC was 97.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in York County, SC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
6,513 ± 1,125
Gulf War (2001-)
4,689 ± 1,564
Gulf War (1990s)
3,095 ± 1,052

York County, SC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.39 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for South Carolina. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in South Carolina, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for South Carolina.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in South Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for South Carolina.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in South Carolina. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in South Carolina.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of South Carolina across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in York County, SC is $66,949. In 2019, the tract with the highest median household income in York County, SC was Census Tract 610.06 with a value of $123,019, followed by Census Tract 610.03 and Census Tract 610.04, with respective values of $121,386 and $117,083.

Males in South Carolina have an average income that is 1.38 times higher than the average income of females, which is $44,965. The income inequality in South Carolina (measured using the Gini index) is 0.459, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of York County, SC employs 145k people. The largest industries in York County, SC are Retail Trade (17,409 people), Manufacturing (17,085 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (16,038 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance ($85,632), Utilities ($82,347), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($75,375).

Wages

Median Household Income

$66,949

2019 value

± $4,857

4.09%

1 Year Growth

± 8.25%

Households in York County, SC have a median annual income of $66,949, which is more than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $64,319 in 2018, which represents a 4.09% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in York County, SC compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for South Carolina.

$62,069

Average Male Salary in South Carolina

± $1,506

$44,965

Average Female Salary in South Carolina

± $1,052

In 2019, full-time male employees in South Carolina made 1.38 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in South Carolina by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for South Carolina.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in South Carolina

Asian
$65,179 ± $9,434
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
$59,283 ± $12,739
White
$52,982 ± $1,123

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of South Carolina workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.1 times more than Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in South Carolina.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in South Carolina by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for York County, SC is from South Carolina.

0.459

2019 Wage GINI in South Carolina

0.464

2018 Wage GINI in South Carolina

In 2019, the income inequality in South Carolina was 0.459 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.12% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for South Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in South Carolina in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in South Carolina across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 610.06
Census Tract 610.03
Census Tract 610.04

In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in York County, SC was Census Tract 610.06 with a value of $123,019, followed by Census Tract 610.03 and Census Tract 610.04, with respective values of $121,386 and $117,083.

The following map shows all of the tracts in York County, SC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

10.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in York County, SC (27.4k out of 261k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
15,267 ± 971
Black
9,650 ± 773
Hispanic
2,201 ± 414

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in York County, SC is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

145k

2019 Value

± 7,186

6.26%

1 Year growth

± 6.5%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in York County, SC grew at a rate of 6.26%, from 137k employees to 145k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in York County, SC, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (18,324 people), Management Occupations (15,738 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (14,231 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of York County, SC.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of York County, SC, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (18,324 people), Management Occupations (15,738 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (14,231 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, York County, SC has an unusually high number of residents working as Business & Financial Operations Occupations (1.36 times higher than expected), Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (1.28 times), and Architecture & Engineering Occupations (1.27 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of York County, SC, by median earnings, are Business & Financial Operations Occupations ($82,253), Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($79,795), and Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($79,378).

Industries

Employment by Industries

145k

2019 Value

± 7,186

6.26%

1 Year growth

± 6.5%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in York County, SC grew at a rate of 6.26%, from 137k employees to 145k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in York County, SC, are Retail Trade (17,409 people), Manufacturing (17,085 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (16,038 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of York County, SC, though some of these residents may live in York County, SC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in York County, SC, by number of employees, are Retail Trade (17,409 people), Manufacturing (17,085 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (16,038 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, York County, SC has an unusually high number of Utilities (2.24 times higher than expected), Finance & Insurance (1.7 times), and Management of Companies & Enterprises (1.68 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in York County, SC, by median earnings, are Finance & Insurance ($85,632), Utilities ($82,347), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($75,375).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from South Carolina to other states, or from other states to South Carolina.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2018, the top outbound South Carolina product (by dollars) was Machinery with $29B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($25.7B) and Plastics/rubber ($22.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound South Carolina products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for South Carolina.

$252B

2018 Value in South Carolina

$524B

Projected 2045 Value in South Carolina

108% growth

In 2018, total outbound South Carolina trade was $252B. This is expected to increase 108% to $524B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound South Carolina trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from South Carolina to other states, or from other states to South Carolina.

Most Common Trade Partners

North Carolina
$29.3B
Georgia
$19.1B
Louisiana
$9.21B

In 2018, the top outbound South Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was North Carolina with $29.3B, followed by Georgia with $19.1B and Louisiana and $9.21B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that South Carolina shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in York County, SC went to Donald J. Trump with 58.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (36.4%), followed by Other (5.26%). The most partisan county was Allendale County, SC with 76.1% of the vote going to Hillary Rodham Clinton running for the Democratic Party.

Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott are the senators currently representing the state of South Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

South Carolina is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (58.4%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (36.4%)
Democratic Party
Other (5.26%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in South Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 58.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (36.4%), followed by Other (5.26%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in South Carolina for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of South Carolina.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for York County, SC

58.4% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in South Carolina

Allendale County, SC
76.1% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)
Pickens County, SC
73.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Oconee County, SC
71.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in South Carolina was Allendale County, SC with 76.1% of the vote going to Hillary Rodham Clinton running for the Democratic Party.

The following map shows the counties in South Carolina colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from South Carolina

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for South Carolina.

Lindsey Graham

Senator from South Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2003

Tim Scott

Senator from South Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2013
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Jim DeMint.

Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott are the senators currently representing South Carolina.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in South Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from South Carolina

South Carolina is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for South Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2019, universities in York County, SC awarded 2,704 degrees. The student population of York County, SC is skewed towards women, with 3,587 male students and 7,171 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in York County, SC are White (1,693 and 63%), followed by Black or African American (614 and 22.9%), Hispanic or Latino (152 and 5.66%), and Two or More Races (142 and 5.29%).

The largest universities in York County, SC by number of degrees awarded are Winthrop University (1,346 and 49.8%), York Technical College (1,250 and 46.2%), and Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Rock Hill (87 and 3.22%).

The most popular majors in York County, SC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (404 and 14.9%), General Business Administration & Management (290 and 10.7%), and Social Work (109 and 4.03%).

The median tuition costs in York County, SC are $9,920 for private four year colleges, and $15,306 and $29,636 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
193 degree-majorss awarded
General Psychology
68 degree-majorss awarded
Social Work
58 degree-majorss awarded

In 2019, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in York County, SC was General Business Administration & Management with 193 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in York County, SC according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Winthrop University
1,346 degrees awarded
York Technical College
1,250 degrees awarded
Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Rock Hill
87 degrees awarded

$15,306

Median In-State Public

$9,920

Median Private

In 2019, the York County, SC institution with the largest number of graduating students was Winthrop University with 1,346 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

929

Degrees Awarded to Men

1,775

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 929 men were awarded degrees from institutions in York County, SC, which is 0.523 times less than the 1,775 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in York County, SC by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
1,693 degrees awarded
Black or African American
614 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
152 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in York County, SC was White students. These 1,693 degrees mean that there were 2.76 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 614 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in York County, SC was $236,500 in 2019, which is 0.983 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $219,500 to $236,500, a 7.74% increase. The homeownership rate in York County, SC is 70%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in York County, SC have an average commute time of 25.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in York County, SC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$236,500

2019 Median

± $9,474

$219,500

2018 Median

± $9,454

In 2019, the median property value in York County, SC grew to to $236,500 from the previous year's value of $219,500.

The following charts display, first, the property values in York County, SC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In York County, SC the largest share of households have a property value in the $300k - $400k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$66,949

Median Household Income

± $4,857

108k

Number of Households

± 5,859

In 2019, the median household income of the 108k households in York County, SC grew to $66,949 from the previous year's value of $64,319.

The following chart displays the households in York County, SC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in York County, SC distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In York County, SC the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

Rent vs Own

70%

2019 Homeownership

72.4%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 70% of the housing units in York County, SC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 72.4%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in York County, SC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

25.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in York County, SC have a shorter commute time (25.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26 minutes). Additionally, 1.4% of the workforce in York County, SC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in York County, SC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (81.2%)
Carpooled (8.51%)
Worked At Home (6.62%)

In 2019, 81.2% of workers in York County, SC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.51%) and those who worked at home (6.62%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in York County, SC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in York County, SC have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

90.6% of the population of York County, SC has health coverage, with 54.7% on employee plans, 11.8% on Medicaid, 11.4% on Medicare, 11.1% on non-group plans, and 1.59% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in South Carolina was $7,311 in 2014. This is a 4.15% increase from the previous year ($7,020).

Primary care physicians in York County, SC see 2158 patients per year on average, which represents a 5.23% decrease from the previous year (2277 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2021 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 582 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Williamsburg County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (23.4%). Additionally, Union County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (46.8%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,158 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in York County, SC

Primary care physicians in York County, SC see an average of 2,158 patients per year. This represents a 5.23% decrease from the previous year (2,277 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in York County, SC in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for South Carolina.

$7,311

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in South Carolina

$4,235

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,491

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,298

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in South Carolina (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.15%, from $7,020 to $7,311.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

9.4%

Uninsured

54.7%

Employer Coverage

11.8%

Medicaid

11.4%

Medicare

11.1%

Non-Group

1.59%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in York County, SC grew by 38.5% from 6.79% to 9.4%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in York County, SC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.