Tega Cay, SC Demographics

A map of Tega Cay's Population by Race

Tega Cay, South Carolina has an estimated population of 13,615, an increase from the 12,832 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 67.1% White, 14.9% Hispanic, 10.3% Asian, 4.1% Black, 3.6% Multiracial, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Tega Cay, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Tega Cay has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than South Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Tega Cay, that probability was 37.9% in 2020 and 51.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Tega Cay is ranked the 47th most populous place in South Carolina, out of 475 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Tega Cay was ranked the 50th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Tega Cay's White Population

9,137 residents of Tega Cay, or 67.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Tega Cay is higher than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Tega Cay ranks 108th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tega Cay's White population has declined by an estimated 8.7%. White residents' share of Tega Cay's population has decreased from 78.0% to 67.1%.

Tega Cay is less White than neighboring Baxter Village (90% White), India Hook (76% White), Riverview (76.9% White), Fort Mill (70.7% White), and Lake Wylie (74.5% White).

Tega Cay's Black Population

565 residents of Tega Cay, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Tega Cay is significantly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Tega Cay ranks 418th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tega Cay's Black population has grown by an estimated 7.6%. Black residents' share of Tega Cay's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.1%.

Tega Cay is more Black than neighboring Baxter Village (0% Black). Tega Cay is less Black than neighboring India Hook (20.3% Black), Riverview (11.2% Black), Fort Mill (12.8% Black), and Lake Wylie (10.2% Black).

Tega Cay's Asian Population

1,398 residents of Tega Cay, or 10.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Tega Cay is higher than in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Tega Cay ranks 4th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tega Cay's Asian population has grown by an estimated 47.3%. Asian residents' share of Tega Cay's population has increased from 7.4% to 10.3%.

Tega Cay is more Asian than neighboring Baxter Village (1.8% Asian), India Hook (0.6% Asian), Riverview (2.4% Asian), Fort Mill (5.5% Asian), and Lake Wylie (2.2% Asian).

Tega Cay's Hispanic Population

2,025 residents of Tega Cay, or 14.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Tega Cay is higher than in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Tega Cay ranks 161st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tega Cay's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 178.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Tega Cay's population has increased from 5.7% to 14.9%.

Tega Cay is more Hispanic than neighboring Baxter Village (3.9% Hispanic), India Hook (1% Hispanic), Riverview (8% Hispanic), Fort Mill (5.6% Hispanic), and Lake Wylie (7.9% Hispanic).

Tega Cay's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Tega Cay, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Tega Cay is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Tega Cay ranks 365th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tega Cay's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Tega Cay's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Tega Cay is less Native American/Other than neighboring Baxter Village (0.8% Native American/Other), Riverview (0.6% Native American/Other), and Fort Mill (0.7% Native American/Other).

Tega Cay's Multiracial Population

490 residents of Tega Cay, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Tega Cay is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Tega Cay ranks 118th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tega Cay's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 14.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Tega Cay's population has decreased from 4.5% to 3.6%.

Tega Cay is more Multiracial than neighboring India Hook (2.1% Multiracial), and Riverview (1% Multiracial). Tega Cay is less Multiracial than neighboring Fort Mill (4.7% Multiracial), and Lake Wylie (5.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.