Rock Hill, South Carolina
Rock Hill: The second most populous city in York County, South Carolina. It is located on the Catawba River in the Piedmont region of the state. Rock Hill is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the York County Museum and the Winthrop University campus.
About
Rock Hill is a city located in the county of Fairfield in the U.S. state of South Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 66,154. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 76,318 inhabitants.
The city was created 172 years ago in 1851.
Quick Facts about Rock Hill
| Population : | 76,318 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | South Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Fairfield County |
| Postal code : | 29730–29734 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 803 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.45% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.55% |
| Altitude : | 676 feet / 206 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1852 (172 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 01:46:57 (25th November 2024) |
| Population growth : | 13.32% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Rock Hill is located at 34°15'7"N 81°15'18"W (34.2518200, -81.2550900).
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Demographics
The population of Rock Hill increased by 13.32% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 66,154 | - | census |
| 2011 | 67,593 | 2.13% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 68,131 | 0.79% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 68,788 | 0.96% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 69,690 | 1.29% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 71,183 | 2.1% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 72,460 | 1.76% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 73,414 | 1.3% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 74,458 | 1.4% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 75,048 | 0.79% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 76,318 | 1.66% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 197,692 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 157,728 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 25.3% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 198,253 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 157,733 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 19.8% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 20.5% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.5% |
| White only, percent : | 94.1% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 1.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.3% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.2% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.8% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 8.3% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 86.8% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 14,641 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 4.6% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 92,795 |
Rock Hill zip code is 29730.
County name: York, County
fips: 45091
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 92,795 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 67.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $364,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,702 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $542 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,208 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 2,338 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 74,397 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.49 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 82.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 7.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 95.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 88.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 93.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 35.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 7.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.0% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 435,585 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,114,042 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 801,757 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 2,476,596 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $15,262 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.5 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $67,043 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $35,507 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 9.2% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 7,669 |
| 2019 total employment : | 71,896 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 3,199,202 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 1.1% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 19,388 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 20,214 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 10,481 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 6,486 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,156 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 18,150 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,930 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 17,029 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 52.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 3,018.19 |
Best Things to Do in Rock Hill
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People born in Rock Hill (56)
People born in Rock Hill, including actor Leon Rippy, DJ DJ Felli Fel, country singer David Ball, .
List
- Thomas S. Gettys (American politician (1912-2003)) he was born in 19/06/1912
- Ironing Board Sam (Electric blues keyboardist, singer and songwriter) he was born in 17/07/1939
- Phillip Adams (American football cornerback) he was born in 20/07/1988
- Johnathan Joseph (Player of American football) he was born in 16/04/1984
- Sean Barnette (American basketball player) he was born in 25/06/1986
- Stephon Gilmore (American football cornerback) he was born in 19/09/1990
- Arkee Whitlock (Canadian football player) he was born in 10/05/1984
- Cad Coles (American baseball player) he was born in 17/01/1886
- Carl Long (American baseball player) he was born in 09/05/1935
- Chris Hope (American football player, defensive back, safety) he was born in 29/09/1980
- Chuck Ramsey (American football player) he was born in 24/02/1952
- Cordarrelle Patterson (American football player, wide receiver) he was born in 17/03/1991
- Derek Ross (American football player) he was born in 05/01/1980
- G. Porter Taylor (American theologian) he was born in 17/09/1950
- Gerald Dixon (American football player) he was born in 20/06/1969
- Jeff Burris (All-American college football player, professional football player, defensive back, cornerback) he was born in 07/06/1972
- Jim Ray (American baseball player) he was born in 01/12/1944
- Ko Simpson (Player of American football) he was born in 09/11/1983
Schools in Rock Hill
College & universities near Rock Hill, SC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 217925 | Columbia International University | Columbia (SC) | 29203-1513 |
| 218195 | Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology and Nails-Columbia | Columbia (SC) | 29210 |
| 457174 | Remington College-Columbia Campus | Columbia (SC) | 29210 |
| 444866 | Southeastern Institute-Columbia | Columbia (SC) | 29210 |
| 460020 | Fortis College-Columbia | Columbia (SC) | 29210 |
Stations (6)
Amtrak & bus stations near Rock Hill, SC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLB | Columbia | 850 Pulaski Street | RAIL |
| CAM | Camden | 1060 West Dekalb Street | RAIL |
| SPB | Spartanburg | 290 Magnolia St | RAIL |
| DNK | Denmark | 200 West Baruch Street | RAIL |
| GAS | Gastonia | 350 Hancock Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Rock Hill
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Jenkinsvill Post Office | Jenkinsville (SC) | 29065 |
| Peak Post Office | Peak (SC) | 29122 |
| White Rock Post Office | White Rock (SC) | 29177 |
| Ballentin Post Office | Ballentine (SC) | 29002 |
| Chapin Post Office | Chapin (SC) | 29036 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Rock Hill , Missouri city in Missouri with a population of 4,615 people.
Other cities in Fairfield County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Fairfield County , SC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Winnsboro | 3,130 | Town in South Carolina |
| Winnsboro Mills | 1,898 | Census-designated place in Fairfield County, South Carolina |
| Ridgeway | 279 | Town in Fairfield County, South Carolina, United States |
| Jenkinsville | 42 | Human settlement in South Carolina, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Rock Hill distances to largest South Carolina cities
