Union and York (West) Counties--York City PUMA, SC

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2023 Population

119,469

1.5% 1-year growth

US Senator

Lindsey Graham

Republican Party

US Senator

Tim Scott

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

40.9

0.969% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

14.3%

4.63% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$60,783

4.1% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$179,500

7.74% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Union and York (West) Counties--York City PUMA, SC had a population of 119k people with a median age of 40.9 and a median household income of $60,783. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Union and York (West) Counties--York City PUMA, SC grew from 117,706 to 119,469, a 1.5% increase and its median household income grew from $58,390 to $60,783, a 4.1% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Union and York (West) Counties--York City PUMA, SC are White (Non-Hispanic) (73.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (15.3%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.81%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.39%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.77%).

5.17% of the households in Union and York (West) Counties--York City PUMA, SC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.1% of the residents in Union and York (West) Counties--York City PUMA, SC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Union and York (West) Counties--York City PUMA, SC are Limestone University (529 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Union and York (West) Counties--York City PUMA, SC was $179,500, and the homeownership rate was 76.7%.

Most people in Union and York (West) Counties--York City PUMA, SC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Union and York (West) Counties--York City PUMA, SC was 2 cars per household.

Union and York (West) Counties--York City PUMA, SC borders Rutherford, Cleveland (West) & Polk Counties--Shelby City PUMA, NC, Lincoln & Cleveland (East) Counties PUMA, NC, Gaston County (Northwest)--Mount Holly City PUMA, NC, Spartanburg County (North)--Landrum City PUMA, SC, Spartanburg County (Central)--Spartanburg City PUMA, SC, York County (North & East)--Fort Mill Town PUMA, SC, York County (East & South)--Fort Mill Town PUMA, SC, Chester, Fairfield & Lancaster Counties PUMA, SC, and Laurens, Newberry & Union Counties PUMA, SC.

United States North Carolina South Carolina

Population & Diversity

Union and York (West) Counties--York City PUMA, SC is home to a population of 119k people, from which 98.1% are citizens. As of 2023, 3.17% of Union and York (West) Counties--York City PUMA, SC residents were born outside of the country (3.78k people).

In 2023, there were 4.79 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (87.4k people) in Union and York (West) Counties--York City PUMA, SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 18.2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.56k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Union and York (West) Counties--York City PUMA, SC are Spanish (4,498 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (186 households), and German (184 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

50,914

Women

50.3%

50,396

Men

49.7%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 101,310 inhabitants, with 49.7% men, and 50.3% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

98.1%

2023 Citizenship

98.4%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.1% of Union and York (West) Counties--York City PUMA, SC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Union and York (West) Counties--York City PUMA, SC was 98.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Union and York (West) Counties--York City PUMA, SC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Union and York (West) Counties--York City PUMA, SC

White (Non-Hispanic)
87.4k ± 2.19k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
18.2k ± 988
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4.56k ± 645

6.01%

Hispanic Population

7.18k people

6.01% of the people in Union and York (West) Counties--York City PUMA, SC are hispanic (7.18k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Union and York (West) Counties--York City PUMA, SC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,476 ± 936 people
India
267 ± 401 people
Guatemala
250 ± 388 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Union and York (West) Counties--York City PUMA, SC was Mexico, the natal country of 1,476 Union and York (West) Counties--York City PUMA, SC residents, followed by India with 267 and Guatemala with 250.

Foreign-Born Population

3.17%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

3.78k people

2.61%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

3.07k people

As of 2023, 3.17% of Union and York (West) Counties--York City PUMA, SC residents (3.78k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Union and York (West) Counties--York City PUMA, SC was 2.61%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Union and York (West) Counties--York City PUMA, SC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
4,498 households (3.98%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
186 households (0.165%)
German
184 households (0.163%)

5.17% of the households in Union and York (West) Counties--York City PUMA, SC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Union and York (West) Counties--York City PUMA, SC was Spanish. 3.98% of the households in Union and York (West) Counties--York City PUMA, SC reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,619 ± 320
Gulf War (2001-)
1,433 ± 293
Gulf War (1990s)
1,106 ± 260

Union and York (West) Counties--York City PUMA, SC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.83 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Union and York (West) Counties--York City PUMA, SC employs N/A people. The largest industries in Union and York (West) Counties--York City PUMA, SC are Elementary & secondary schools (3,202 people), Construction (3,096 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,824 people), and the highest paying industries are Nondepository credit & related activities ($216,913), Other administrative & other support services ($183,758), and Grocery & related product merchant wholesalers ($116,842).

Males in Union and York (West) Counties--York City PUMA, SC have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,669. The income inequality in Union and York (West) Counties--York City PUMA, SC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.436, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

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Women

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Men

N/A%

The workforce of Union and York (West) Counties--York City PUMA, SC in 2020 was N/A people, with N/A% woman, and N/A% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Union and York (West) Counties--York City PUMA, SC.

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Occupations

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The most common job groups, by number of people living in Union and York (West) Counties--York City PUMA, SC, are Other managers (1,568 people), Janitors & building cleaners (1,133 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,101 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Union and York (West) Counties--York City PUMA, SC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in South Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

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The most common employment sectors for those who live in Union and York (West) Counties--York City PUMA, SC, are Elementary & secondary schools (3,202 people), Construction (3,096 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,824 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Union and York (West) Counties--York City PUMA, SC, though some of these residents may live in Union and York (West) Counties--York City PUMA, SC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$47,155

Median earning men ± $1,417

$34,845

Median earning women ± $1,632

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Information ($87,705), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($72,159), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($58,996).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($57,115), Wholesale Trade ($51,339), and Information ($50,964).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

Y-Axis

3.04%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.86M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 3.04% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.9%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in North Carolina.

Education

In 2022, universities in Union and York (West) Counties--York City PUMA, SC awarded 529 degrees. The student population of Union and York (West) Counties--York City PUMA, SC in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 856 male students and 930 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Union and York (West) Counties--York City PUMA, SC are White (259 and 50.7%), followed by Black or African American (195 and 38.2%), Hispanic or Latino (20 and 3.91%), and Two or More Races (15 and 2.94%).

The largest universities in Union and York (West) Counties--York City PUMA, SC by number of degrees awarded are Limestone University (529 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Union and York (West) Counties--York City PUMA, SC are Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (142 and 26.8%), Social Work (98 and 18.5%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (33 and 6.24%).

The median tuition cost in Union and York (West) Counties--York City PUMA, SC for private four year colleges is $25,200.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Union and York (West) Counties--York City PUMA, SC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 89.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 16.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 1,786 (47.9% men and 52.1% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 1,786 students enrolled in Union and York (West) Counties--York City PUMA, SC, 47.9% men and 52.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 822 records, of which 50.4% were women and 49.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations
94 degrees awarded
Social Work
65 degrees awarded
Health Care Administration & Management
27 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Union and York (West) Counties--York City PUMA, SC was Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations with 94 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Union and York (West) Counties--York City PUMA, SC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Limestone University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

529 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Limestone University with 529 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 211 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Union and York (West) Counties--York City PUMA, SC, which is 0.664 times less than the 318 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 259 degrees mean that there were 1.33 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 195 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($25,200) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,100) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,304) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 1.04% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.882% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Union and York (West) Counties--York City PUMA, SC in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (27.4k), Some college (17.2k), and Secondary Education (13.1k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Union and York (West) Counties--York City PUMA, SC was $179,500 in 2023, which is 0.592 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $166,600 to $179,500, a 7.74% increase. The homeownership rate in Union and York (West) Counties--York City PUMA, SC is 76.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Union and York (West) Counties--York City PUMA, SC have an average commute time of 27.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Union and York (West) Counties--York City PUMA, SC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Union and York (West) Counties--York City PUMA, SC is $60,783. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Union and York (West) Counties--York City PUMA, SC was Charleston (Northeast) County--Mount Pleasant Town PUMA, SC with a value of $116,028, followed by York County (North & East)--Fort Mill Town PUMA, SC and Greenville (South & East)--Outside Greenville & Greer (South) Cities PUMA, SC, with respective values of $114,845 and $96,308.

Housing

Property

$179,500

Median Property Value 2023

±$9,742

$35,030

Median Property Taxes

±$1,570

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Union and York (West) Counties--York City PUMA, SC the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Union and York (West) Counties--York City PUMA, SC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

76.7%

Homeownership

2023

68.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 76.7% of the housing units in Union and York (West) Counties--York City PUMA, SC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 75.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Union and York (West) Counties--York City PUMA, SC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Union and York (West) Counties--York City PUMA, SC was Charleston (Northeast) County--Mount Pleasant Town PUMA, SC with a value of $116,028, followed by York County (North & East)--Fort Mill Town PUMA, SC and Greenville (South & East)--Outside Greenville & Greer (South) Cities PUMA, SC, with respective values of $114,845 and $96,308.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Union and York (West) Counties--York City PUMA, SC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$60,783

Median Household Income

± $1,878

45.7k

Number of Households

± 1,706

In 2023, the median household income of the 45.7k households in Union and York (West) Counties--York City PUMA, SC grew to $60,783 from the previous year's value of $58,390.

The following chart displays the households in Union and York (West) Counties--York City PUMA, SC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.436

2022 Wage GINI in Union and York (West) Counties--York City PUMA, SC

N/A Wage GINI in Union and York (West) Counties--York City PUMA, SC

In 2022, the income inequality in Union and York (West) Counties--York City PUMA, SC was 0.436 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 56.4% decline from N/A to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Union and York (West) Counties--York City PUMA, SC was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Union and York (West) Counties--York City PUMA, SC in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Union and York (West) Counties--York City PUMA, SC across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (81.2%)
Carpooled (8.58%)
Worked At Home (7.74%)

In 2023, 81.2% of workers in Union and York (West) Counties--York City PUMA, SC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.58%) and those who worked at home (7.74%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

27.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Union and York (West) Counties--York City PUMA, SC have a longer commute time (27.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.6% of the workforce in Union and York (West) Counties--York City PUMA, SC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Union and York (West) Counties--York City PUMA, SC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Union and York (West) Counties--York City PUMA, SC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Union and York (West) Counties--York City PUMA, SC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Union and York (West) Counties--York City PUMA, SC (16.8k out of 117k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Union and York (West) Counties--York City PUMA, SC is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

89.5% of the population of Union and York (West) Counties--York City PUMA, SC has health coverage, with 43% on employee plans, 17.5% on Medicaid, 13% on Medicare, 14.4% on non-group plans, and 1.62% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in South Carolina see 1481 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.269% decrease from the previous year (1485 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1696 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 488 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for South Carolina.

1,481 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in South Carolina

Primary care physicians in South Carolina see an average of 1,481 patients per year. This represents a 0.269% decrease from the previous year (1,485 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in South Carolina in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.2% under 18 years, 18.9% between 18 and 34 years, 40.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

10.5%

Uninsured

43%

Employer Coverage

17.5%

Medicaid

13%

Medicare

14.4%

Non-Group

1.62%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Union and York (West) Counties--York City PUMA, SC declined by 3.85% from 10.9% to 10.5%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Union and York (West) Counties--York City PUMA, SC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.