Fort Mill, also known as Fort Mill Township, is a town in York County, South Carolina, United States. It is a suburb of Charlotte, North Carolina and is known for its high quality of life and strong economy. This article will explore the average income in Fort Mill, SC and how it compares to the national average. The table below shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Fort Mill, SC compared to that of its neighboring and parent geographies. The homeownership rate in Fort Mill, South Carolina, is 85.2%, roughly equal to the national average of 64.6%.
This means that Fort Mill's income is much higher than the median income in the United States, with municipal household incomes in the 95th percentile. The table below shows how the average household income in Fort Mill, South Carolina compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies. The chart below shows households in Fort Mill, South Carolina, distributed among a number of car-ownership groups compared to the national averages for each group. The most common workgroups, by number of people living in Fort Mill, South Carolina, are managerial occupations (2,247 people), office and administrative support occupations (1,561 people), and business and financial operations occupations (1,355 people).The most common employment sectors for those living in Fort Mill, South Carolina are manufacturing (1,522 people), finance and insurance (1,476 people), and professional, scientific and technical services (1,430 people). Education tends to be more correlated with income, and in Fort Mill, 55% of adults have bachelor's degrees or higher, compared to 31% nationwide.
In other words, wages are more evenly distributed in South Carolina compared to the national average. The chart below shows the 7 races represented in Fort Mill, SC as a proportion of the total population. The following graph shows households in Fort Mill, South Carolina distributed among a number of income groups compared to the national averages for each group. Overall, the average household income in Fort Mill is much higher than the national average. This is due to a combination of factors such as a strong economy and high quality of life. Additionally, wages are more evenly distributed than they are nationally which helps to ensure that all residents have access to a good standard of living.