County profile · South Carolina
York County, SC market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in York County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 306,887
- +8.1% since 2020
- Households
- 113,785
- Median household income
- $89,095
- +36.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $361,300
- Jobs located here
- 111,939
- Highest market score
- 82
- Pet stores, #39 of 974 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in York County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of York County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
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What this means
An estimated 306,887 people live in York County, in 113,785 households. Population estimates put the population change in York County from 2020 to 2025 at +8.1%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in York County is $89,095 a year, 10% above the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 36.3% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in York County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 136, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (90).
The highest Groundwork market scores in York County are for pet stores (82), roofing and gutter companies (82) and coffee shops and cafes (82). York County ranks #39 of 974 scored counties for pet stores.
York County is part of the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia metro area. For its number of households, York County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for oil change and quick-lube shops (57% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for coffee shops and cafes (41% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in York County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares York County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pet stores | 82 | #39 of 974 | 19 | 1.7 | $6.1M | 134 | 8 |
| Roofing and gutters | 82 | #42 of 1,177 | 35 | 3.1 | $10.3M | 122 | 15 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 82 | #81 of 2,063 | 74 | 6.5 | $6.5M | 175 | 52 |
| House cleaning | 81 | #33 of 847 | 21 | 1.8 | $8.8M | 138 | 53 |
| Gas stations | 80 | #153 of 2,358 | 129 | 11.3 | $2.8M | 116 | 101 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 80 | #162 of 2,087 | 116 | 10.2 | $2M | 161 | 39 |
| Electricians | 77 | #76 of 1,160 | 29 | 2.5 | $12.5M | 104 | 60 |
| Pizza | 77 | #138 of 2,090 | 75 | 6.6 | $6.4M | 126 | 210 |
| Grocery stores | 77 | #250 of 2,070 | 59 | 5.2 | $12.4M | 134 | 47 |
| Pet businesses | 76 | #144 of 2,200 | 122 | 10.7 | $946K | 108 | 61 |
| Veterinarians | 76 | #157 of 1,485 | 42 | 3.7 | $2.7M | 101 | 30 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 76 | #221 of 2,405 | 947 | 83.2 | $507K | 137 | 458 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 76 | #225 of 2,405 | 497 | 43.7 | $966K | 146 | 193 |
| Pest control | 75 | #52 of 699 | 16 | 1.4 | $11.6M | 113 | 14 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 75 | #248 of 2,210 | 170 | 14.9 | $1.4M | 159 | 60 |
| Insurance agencies | 75 | #341 of 2,272 | 155 | 13.6 | $2M | 156 | 95 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 74 | #138 of 1,461 | 48 | 4.2 | $2.4M | 94 | 23 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 74 | #325 of 2,402 | 195 | 17.1 | $3.8M | 111 | 78 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 73 | #32 of 325 | 5 | 0.4 | $27.9M | 114 | 4 |
| Barbershops | 72 | #192 of 1,356 | 57 | 5.0 | $2M | 105 | 4 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 72 | #207 of 1,493 | 66 | 5.8 | $2.8M | 96 | 105 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 72 | #225 of 1,889 | 99 | 8.7 | $4.8M | 117 | 55 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 72 | #315 of 2,222 | 142 | 12.5 | $3.4M | 111 | 210 |
| Convenience stores | 72 | #381 of 2,261 | 104 | 9.1 | $7M | 89 | 31 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 71 | #215 of 1,771 | 103 | 9.1 | $1.8M | 107 | 172 |
| Laundromats | 70 | #155 of 785 | 16 | 1.4 | $14.8M | 119 | 8 |
| Funeral homes | 70 | #236 of 1,472 | 18 | 1.6 | $766K | 113 | 7 |
| Spas and skin care | 69 | #253 of 1,769 | 103 | 9.1 | $1.1M | 125 | 19 |
| Car washes and detailing | 69 | #253 of 1,451 | 38 | 3.3 | $3M | 119 | 19 |
| Child care and preschools | 69 | #295 of 1,611 | 62 | 5.4 | $1M | 101 | 64 |
| Property management | 68 | #157 of 910 | 23 | 2.0 | Index only | 146 | 54 |
| Auto repair shops | 68 | #434 of 2,378 | 231 | 20.3 | $493K | 111 | 97 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 66 | #285 of 1,302 | 41 | 3.6 | $3.4M | 108 | 18 |
| Home repair trades | 65 | #375 of 2,057 | 168 | 14.8 | $2.2M | 89 | 173 |
| Auto repair and car care | 65 | #546 of 2,401 | 397 | 34.9 | $287K | 107 | 155 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 64 | #346 of 1,327 | 33 | 2.9 | $3.5M | 112 | 32 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 62 | #472 of 1,656 | 80 | 7.0 | $1.7M | 98 | 115 |
| Hair salons | 62 | #610 of 2,339 | 262 | 23.0 | $431K | 100 | 55 |
| Dry cleaners | 61 | #154 of 507 | 14 | 1.2 | $17M | 108 | 13 |
| Nail salons | 61 | #383 of 1,328 | 79 | 6.9 | $1.4M | 86 | 15 |
| Tire shops | 61 | #504 of 1,530 | 57 | 5.0 | $2M | 80 | 17 |
| Physical therapy | 60 | #441 of 1,422 | 49 | 4.3 | $2.8M | 118 | 49 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 58 | #232 of 777 | 22 | 1.9 | $4.6M | 112 | 42 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 58 | #591 of 1,707 | 104 | 9.1 | $3.5M | 73 | 98 |
| Gyms | 58 | #617 of 1,792 | 85 | 7.5 | $1.2M | 91 | 42 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 56 | #865 of 2,385 | 510 | 44.8 | $221K | 104 | 96 |
| Home inspectors | 54 | #171 of 415 | 9 | 0.8 | Index only | 79 | 9 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 54 | #360 of 887 | 43 | 3.8 | Index only | 111 | 28 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 54 | #564 of 1,334 | 58 | 5.1 | $1.7M | 86 | 33 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 53 | #913 of 2,088 | 165 | 14.5 | $609K | 92 | 75 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 48 | #1,293 of 2,394 | 824 | 72.4 | $169K | 111 | 376 |
| Chiropractors | 44 | #908 of 1,490 | 75 | 6.6 | $1.9M | 78 | 52 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 43 | #317 of 479 | 12 | 1.1 | $9.5M | 69 | 15 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 43 | #1,434 of 2,176 | 341 | 30.0 | Index only | 100 | 206 |
| Real estate | 43 | #1,475 of 2,229 | 416 | 36.6 | Index only | 103 | 354 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 38 | #1,375 of 1,886 | 155 | 13.6 | $899K | 91 | 138 |
Household spending in York County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $113.9M | $1,001 | 104 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $355.9M | $3,128 | 121 |
| Food away from home | $480.1M | $4,219 | 104 |
| Groceries | $732.1M | $6,434 | 102 |
| Personal care products and services | $112.9M | $992 | 99 |
| Child care and other personal services | $62.6M | $550 | 95 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $100.5M | $883 | 90 |
| Medical and dental services | $139.4M | $1,225 | 95 |
| Pets | $115.4M | $1,014 | 112 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $237.4M | $2,086 | 102 |
| Vehicle insurance | $302.7M | $2,660 | 136 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $361.6M | $3,178 | 105 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $184.9M | $1,625 | 115 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $1.9B | $16,388 | 98 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in York County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 306,887+8.1% since 2020
- Households
- 113,785
- Median age
- 40.3
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 75%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.0
- Land area
- 681 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 431
- Median household income
- $89,095+36.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $115,529
- Median home value
- $361,300
- Jobs located here
- 111,939
- Daytime population
- 267,996Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is York County, SC growing?
Population estimates put York County at 306,887 people in 2025, up 8.1% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 113,785 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 36.3%, before inflation.
How much do households in York County, SC spend?
Households in York County spend about $1.9B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $732.1M on groceries and $480.1M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in York County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 136, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (90).
Which business types have the highest market scores in York County, SC?
Of the business types scored in York County, pet stores (82), roofing and gutter companies (82) and coffee shops and cafes (82) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For pet stores, that ranks #39 of 974 scored counties.
How does York County, SC compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in York County is $89,095, 10% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 8.1% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $361,300, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for oil change and quick-lube shops (57% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for coffee shops and cafes (41% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. All 56 business types have a score in York County, each ranked against other counties.
How can I see the market around a specific site?
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