Population 12,920 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Tega Cay
Household size in Tega Cay
| Period | Tega Cay | Charlotte area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.74 | 2.60 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.83 | 2.68 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.86 | 2.67 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.72 | 2.62 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.02 | +0.01 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
At 2.72 people per household, Tega Cay sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in the wider Charlotte area, where it has 2.62 people. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the north.
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 Tega Cay
| Period | Tega Cay | Charlotte area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.6 | 36.7 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.8 | 37.8 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.0 | 38.6 | 40.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.1 | 38.8 | 41.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.5 | +2.0 | +2.9 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Tega Cay is 42.1 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 39.6 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the north and oldest in the west.
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 Tega Cay
| Period | Tega Cay | Charlotte area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.3% | 12.3% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 12.7% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.7% | 11.5% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 11.3% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Tega Cay: 5.9% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has risen 3.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Of the 172 South Carolina cities with 5,000+ people, only 12 have a lower share of single-parent households.
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 Tega Cay
Renters in Tega Cay
| Period | Tega Cay | Charlotte area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.9% | 30.9% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.6% | 33.4% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.3% | 34.3% | 30.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.7% | 34.1% | 28.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +3.2 pts | −2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Tega Cay is largely a place of homeowners: only 17.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 21.4% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 2.9 points, mirroring the country.
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 Tega Cay
| Period | Tega Cay | Charlotte area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 10.4% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.9% | 10.0% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 8.6% | 13.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.0% | 8.3% | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | −7.1 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Tega Cay: just 4.0% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy has fallen 7.1 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 172 South Carolina cities with 5,000+ people, only two 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 Tega Cay
| Period | Tega Cay | Charlotte area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1994 | 1986 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1996 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2000 | 1989 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2005 | 1994 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +11 | +8 | +7 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Tega Cay is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2005, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1994 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the southwest. Of the 172 South Carolina cities with 5,000+ people, only eight 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 Tega Cay
| Period | Tega Cay | Charlotte area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,169 | $875 | $780 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,090 | $966 | $859 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,346 | $1,127 | $984 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,772 | $1,552 | $1,294 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$603 | +$678 | +$514 | +$606 |
The median renter in Tega Cay pays $1,772 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $603 a month from 2006–10, a 52% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 24.4% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northwest; the highest are in the northeast.
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 Tega Cay
Bachelor's degrees in Tega Cay
| Period | Tega Cay | Charlotte area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.6% | 30.6% | 25.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 59.3% | 32.4% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 58.5% | 35.9% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 66.1% | 40.6% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +16.5 pts | +10.0 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Tega Cay: 66.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 16.5 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 172 South Carolina cities with 5,000+ people, only four 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 Tega Cay
| Period | Tega Cay | Charlotte area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.0% | 85.8% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.2% | 87.3% | 85.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.1% | 89.2% | 87.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.6% | 90.6% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | +4.8 pts | +6.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Tega Cay: 98.6% 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 4.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only one other South Carolina city with 5,000+ people has 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 Tega Cay
| Period | Tega Cay | Charlotte area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.8% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 10.8% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 5.2% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.2% | 4.3% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −4.8 pts | −4.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Tega Cay has been strong: just 2.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only 15 of the 172 South Carolina cities with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 1.6 points, as it has nationally.
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).
Tega Cay 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tega Cay | 2.72 | 42.1 | 5.9% | 17.7% | 4.0% | 2005 | $1,772 | 66.1% | 98.6% | 2.2% |
| Fort Mill | 2.76 | 39.7 | 7.9% | 21.8% | 4.3% | 2007 | $1,505 | 56.0% | 95.7% | 3.2% |
| Lake Wylie | 2.66 | 38.6 | 9.5% | 22.4% | 9.1% | 2007 | $1,682 | 46.6% | 97.7% | 6.1% |
| Rock Hill | 2.44 | 39.5 | 12.9% | 34.1% | 7.4% | 1991 | $1,395 | 34.1% | 91.1% | 4.9% |
| 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% |
| Springwood | 2.49 | 42.5 | 5.3% | 7.8% | 2.7% | 2005 | $1,705 | 46.9% | 96.8% | 1.5% |
| Dixie | 1.92 | 50.1 | 8.5% | 49.0% | 23.5% | 2009 | $1,375 | 35.3% | 90.5% | 0.0% |
| York | 2.62 | 42.7 | 13.9% | 16.7% | 8.8% | 1994 | $1,304 | 22.3% | 88.4% | 4.2% |
| Clover | 2.72 | 41.5 | 9.8% | 12.1% | 6.6% | 1999 | $1,235 | 31.4% | 92.1% | 3.5% |
| Van Wyck | 2.14 | 65.3 | 2.5% | 1.6% | 6.7% | 2011 | $1,080 | 57.2% | 97.4% | 7.2% |
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 Tega Cay. 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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