Rock Hill, South Carolina

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
74,170
Population
$60,807
Median Income
$232,500
Home Value
34.5
Median Age

Demographics

Rock Hill has a population of 74,170 with a median age of 34.5. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

White
54.7%
Black
38.2%
Hispanic
6.0%
Asian
1.6%
Demographic Value
Total Population74,170
Median Age34.5
White54.7%
Black or African American38.2%
Asian1.6%
Hispanic or Latino6.0%

Income & Economy

The median household income in Rock Hill is $60,807, which is 19.1% below the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $34,480. The poverty rate is 13.0%.

$60,807
Median Household Income
$34,480
Per Capita Income
13.0%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in Rock Hill is 5.3%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In Rock Hill, 91.3% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (12.9% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
91.3%
Bachelor's+
33.2%
Graduate+
12.9%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher91.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher33.2%
Graduate or Professional Degree12.9%

Housing

The median home value in Rock Hill is $232,500, below the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $1,193. The homeownership rate is 51.8%.

$232,500
Median Home Value
$1,193/mo
Median Rent
51.8%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$232,500
Median Monthly Rent$1,193
Homeownership Rate51.8%
Vacancy Rate6.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Rock Hill, South Carolina?
The population of Rock Hill, South Carolina is 74,170 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Rock Hill, South Carolina?
The median household income in Rock Hill, South Carolina is $60,807. This is 19.1% below the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in Rock Hill, South Carolina?
The median home value in Rock Hill, South Carolina is $232,500. The median monthly rent is $1,193.
What percentage of people in Rock Hill have a college degree?
In Rock Hill, South Carolina, 33.2% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 91.3% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is Rock Hill, South Carolina an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in Rock Hill, South Carolina is 3.8x (median home value $232,500 vs. median income $60,807), making it relatively affordable by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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