York, SC Demographics

A map of York's Population by Race

York, South Carolina had a population of 8,503 in 2020. It was 50.4% White, 35.6% Black, 0.9% Asian, 8.5% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 4.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of York, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 475 places in South Carolina, York is the 68th 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).

York's White Population

4,282 residents of York identify as White, or 50.4%. This makes the White share of the population of York slightly less than the White share of the population of South Carolina (62.1% White). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, York is ranked #298 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

York is less White than neighboring Clover (68.1% White), Sharon (85.9% White), McConnells (74.6% White), Newport (71.6% White), and Smyrna (89.1% White).

York's Black Population

3,025 residents of York identify as Black, or 35.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of York slightly larger than the Black share of the population of South Carolina (24.8% Black). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, York is ranked #180 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

York is more Black than neighboring Clover (17.1% Black), Sharon (5.4% Black), McConnells (19.6% Black), Newport (16.6% Black), and Smyrna (0% Black).

York's Asian Population

73 residents of York identify as Asian, or 0.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of York roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of South Carolina (1.7% Asian). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, York is ranked #147 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

York is more Asian than neighboring Sharon (0.2% Asian), and McConnells (0.7% Asian). York is less Asian than neighboring Clover (1% Asian), Newport (1.6% Asian), and Smyrna (1.8% Asian).

York's Hispanic Population

723 residents of York identify as Hispanic, or 8.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of York roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of South Carolina (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, York is ranked #91 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

York is more Hispanic than neighboring Clover (7.3% Hispanic), Sharon (3.5% Hispanic), McConnells (1.1% Hispanic), Newport (4.9% Hispanic), and Smyrna (1.8% Hispanic).

York's Native American/Other Population

51 residents of York identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of York 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, York is ranked #239 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

York is less Native American/Other than neighboring Clover (0.9% Native American/Other), Sharon (1.1% Native American/Other), McConnells (1.1% Native American/Other), Newport (1.2% Native American/Other), and Smyrna (1.8% Native American/Other).

York's Multiracial Population

349 residents of York identify as Multiracial, or 4.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of York roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of South Carolina (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, York is ranked #153 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

York is more Multiracial than neighboring Sharon (3.9% Multiracial), and McConnells (2.9% Multiracial). York is less Multiracial than neighboring Clover (5.5% Multiracial), Newport (4.2% Multiracial), and Smyrna (5.5% Multiracial).

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