Population 89,150 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Household size in Fort Mill
| Period | Fort Mill | Charlotte area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.63 | 2.60 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.75 | 2.68 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.75 | 2.67 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.76 | 2.62 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.13 | +0.01 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Households in Fort Mill average 2.76 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.63, even as the national average fell. Only 13 of the 172 South Carolina cities with 5,000+ people have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Fort Mill
| Period | Fort Mill | Charlotte area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.4 | 36.7 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.8 | 37.8 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.1 | 38.6 | 40.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.7 | 38.8 | 41.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.3 | +2.0 | +2.9 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Fort Mill are younger than 39.7 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 38.4 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Fort Mill
| Period | Fort Mill | Charlotte area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 12.3% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 12.7% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.6% | 11.5% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.9% | 11.3% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.9% of households in Fort Mill, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 0.9 points, as it has nationally. Fort Mill has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five South Carolina cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Fort Mill
Renters in Fort Mill
| Period | Fort Mill | Charlotte area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.3% | 30.9% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.6% | 33.4% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.2% | 34.3% | 30.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.8% | 34.1% | 28.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +3.2 pts | −2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 21.8% of households in Fort Mill rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. About a quarter of owners (24.7%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the west and least common in the south. The renter share is up 1.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Fort Mill
| Period | Fort Mill | Charlotte area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 10.4% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.8% | 10.0% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 8.6% | 13.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.3% | 8.3% | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.3% of homes in Fort Mill are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 2.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 172 South Carolina cities with 5,000+ people, only three have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Fort Mill
| Period | Fort Mill | Charlotte area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1998 | 1986 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1998 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2002 | 1989 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2007 | 1994 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +8 | +7 | +6 |
Fort Mill has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2007, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1998 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the center has the oldest housing. Of the 172 South Carolina cities with 5,000+ people, only three have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Fort Mill
| Period | Fort Mill | Charlotte area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $808 | $875 | $780 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,077 | $966 | $859 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,308 | $1,127 | $984 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,505 | $1,552 | $1,294 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$697 | +$678 | +$514 | +$606 |
The median renter in Fort Mill pays $1,505 a month for rent and utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $697 a month since 2006–10, up 86%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 32.3% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the north and lowest in the south.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Fort Mill
Bachelor's degrees in Fort Mill
| Period | Fort Mill | Charlotte area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.0% | 30.6% | 25.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 41.8% | 32.4% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 48.9% | 35.9% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 56.0% | 40.6% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +17.0 pts | +10.0 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fort Mill is highly educated: nearly six in ten adults 25 and older (56.0%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 17.0 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only six of the 172 South Carolina cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Fort Mill
| Period | Fort Mill | Charlotte area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.1% | 85.8% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.5% | 87.3% | 85.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.8% | 89.2% | 87.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.7% | 90.6% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +4.8 pts | +6.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Fort Mill: 95.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 2.6 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only 15 of the 172 South Carolina cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Fort Mill
| Period | Fort Mill | Charlotte area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.9% | 10.8% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.8% | 5.2% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.2% | 4.3% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −4.8 pts | −4.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Fort Mill has been strong: just 3.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 2.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Fort Mill compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Mill | 2.76 | 39.7 | 7.9% | 21.8% | 4.3% | 2007 | $1,505 | 56.0% | 95.7% | 3.2% |
| Tega Cay | 2.72 | 42.1 | 5.9% | 17.7% | 4.0% | 2005 | $1,772 | 66.1% | 98.6% | 2.2% |
| Pineville | 2.54 | 35.3 | 10.1% | 46.2% | 7.0% | 1999 | $1,838 | 47.3% | 90.6% | 4.4% |
| Indian Land | 2.70 | 42.4 | 5.3% | 9.8% | 5.8% | 2011 | $1,641 | 52.0% | 94.4% | 2.4% |
| Rock Hill | 2.44 | 39.5 | 12.9% | 34.1% | 7.4% | 1991 | $1,395 | 34.1% | 91.1% | 4.9% |
| Van Wyck | 2.14 | 65.3 | 2.5% | 1.6% | 6.7% | 2011 | $1,080 | 57.2% | 97.4% | 7.2% |
| Marvin | 3.42 | 42.5 | 4.4% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 2006 | $2,509 | 76.1% | 95.8% | 4.7% |
| Lake Wylie | 2.66 | 38.6 | 9.5% | 22.4% | 9.1% | 2007 | $1,682 | 46.6% | 97.7% | 6.1% |
| Dixie | 1.92 | 50.1 | 8.5% | 49.0% | 23.5% | 2009 | $1,375 | 35.3% | 90.5% | 0.0% |
| Weddington | 3.09 | 42.9 | 5.1% | 7.6% | 4.3% | 2002 | $1,792 | 68.9% | 98.9% | 2.4% |
| Waxhaw | 3.23 | 39.0 | 8.2% | 12.7% | 5.3% | 2006 | $2,220 | 57.3% | 95.6% | 4.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Fort Mill. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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