Tega Cay, SC Demographics

A map of Tega Cay's Population by Race

Tega Cay, South Carolina had a population of 12,832 in 2020. It was 78.0% White, 4.1% Black, 7.4% Asian, 5.7% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 4.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Tega Cay, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Tega Cay is the 50th most populous. 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's White Population

10,008 residents of Tega Cay identify as White, or 78.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Tega Cay larger than the White share of the population of South Carolina (62.1% White). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Tega Cay is ranked #108 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Tega Cay is more White than neighboring Fort Mill (70.2% White), and Lake Wylie (77% White). Tega Cay is less White than neighboring Baxter Village (90.5% White), India Hook (78.1% White), and Riverview (78.5% White).

Tega Cay's Black Population

525 residents of Tega Cay identify as Black, or 4.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Tega Cay considerably less than the Black share of the population of South Carolina (24.8% Black). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Tega Cay is ranked #416 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Tega Cay is more Black than neighboring Baxter Village (1% Black). Tega Cay is less Black than neighboring India Hook (8.4% Black), Riverview (5.4% Black), Fort Mill (12.1% Black), and Lake Wylie (9.4% Black).

Tega Cay's Asian Population

949 residents of Tega Cay identify as Asian, or 7.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Tega Cay slightly larger than the Asian share of the population of South Carolina (1.7% Asian). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Tega Cay is ranked #4 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Tega Cay is more Asian than neighboring Baxter Village (1.6% Asian), India Hook (2.2% Asian), Riverview (4.9% Asian), Fort Mill (5.3% Asian), and Lake Wylie (1.6% Asian).

Tega Cay's Hispanic Population

727 residents of Tega Cay identify as Hispanic, or 5.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Tega Cay roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of South Carolina (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Tega Cay is ranked #157 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Tega Cay is more Hispanic than neighboring Baxter Village (3.1% Hispanic). Tega Cay is less Hispanic than neighboring India Hook (6% Hispanic), Fort Mill (6.8% Hispanic), and Lake Wylie (6.2% Hispanic).

Tega Cay's Native American/Other Population

50 residents of Tega Cay identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Tega Cay roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of South Carolina (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Tega Cay is ranked #332 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Tega Cay is more Native American/Other than neighboring Baxter Village (0.2% Native American/Other). Tega Cay is less Native American/Other than neighboring India Hook (1.4% Native American/Other), Riverview (1% Native American/Other), Fort Mill (0.6% Native American/Other), and Lake Wylie (1% Native American/Other).

Tega Cay's Multiracial Population

573 residents of Tega Cay identify as Multiracial, or 4.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Tega Cay roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of South Carolina (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Tega Cay is ranked #109 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Tega Cay is more Multiracial than neighboring Baxter Village (3.5% Multiracial), India Hook (3.8% Multiracial), and Riverview (4.4% Multiracial). Tega Cay is less Multiracial than neighboring Fort Mill (5% Multiracial), and Lake Wylie (4.7% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.