Fort Mill, South Carolina Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Fort Mill, SC Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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A
Income Above average
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A
Education Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Fort Mill | South Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 27,123 | 5,295,781 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1364.4 | 165.5 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 6.46% | 1.16% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 35.7 | 40.4 | 37.3 |
| Households | 9,956 | 2,118,015 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Fort Mill grew by 111.9% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 27,123 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Fort Mill is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 24.5% of residents. That is 3.6 points above South Carolina as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 5,012 18.5% -2.7 pts
- Millennials 29–44 6,658 24.5% +3.6 pts
- Gen X 45–60 6,078 22.4% +2.2 pts
- Boomers 61–79 3,490 12.9% -5.6 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below South Carolina, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 52.2% of the people living in Fort Mill and men 47.8%.
- Women 52.2% South Carolina 51.2%
- Men 47.8% South Carolina 48.8%
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Economy
Fort Mill has a the economy index of A, which means it is very prosperous.
| Metric | Fort Mill | South Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $113,076 | $69,383 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.60% | 5.01% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.2% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Fort Mill is about 63% higher than in South Carolina.
Housing
| Metric | Fort Mill | South Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $343,012 | $239,609 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,582 | $1,179 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 80.1% | 71.9% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Fort Mill is about 18.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,582 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Fort Mill spend about 44 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 185 hours, about 7.7 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Fort Mill | South Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.1 | 22.3 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 44.3 | 44.5 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 185 | 186 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,720 | $5,753 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 25.1% | 11.5% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 25,041 | 9,507 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,401 | 1,499 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Fort Mill is about the same as in South Carolina.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Fort Mill has a education index of A, which means it is very educated.
| Metric | Fort Mill | South Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 46.7% | 28.2% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.73 | 2.44 | 2.53 |
Health
Fort Mill has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Fort Mill | South Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.4 | 75.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 10.8% | 19.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 15.0% | 21.5% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Fort Mill, South Carolina.
How many people live in Fort Mill, South Carolina?
About 27,123 people live in Fort Mill, South Carolina, in 9,956 households of 2.7 people on average. The median age is 35.7, so residents are younger than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 2 years.
Is Fort Mill, South Carolina urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Fort Mill, South Carolina has 1,364 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 16 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Fort Mill, South Carolina?
The median home costs 3.0 times the median household income ($343,012 against $113,076), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,582 a month takes about 17% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Fort Mill, South Carolina?
Unemployment in Fort Mill, South Carolina is only 3.2%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How common is a college degree in Fort Mill, South Carolina?
46.7% of adults in Fort Mill, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 2), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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