York County, South Carolina is a vibrant and diverse area with a population of over 226,000 people. It is home to a variety of ethnicities and backgrounds, with the highest rate of high school graduates among Native Americans at 100%.
Whites
have the highest graduation rate at 19.09%.The Five B churches, all Presbyterian (Bethany, Bethel, Bethesda, Beersheba, and Bullock's Creek) are the oldest in the county. Slave ownership increased significantly in York County between 1800 and 1860, with most slaves working on small and medium-sized farms rather than on larger plantations.Figures from 1860 reveal that slave farms in York County were relatively small: approximately 70% of all farms had fewer than 10 slaves and less than 3% of farms had 50 or more. The most common labor groups in York County are office occupations (26,992 people), management occupations (14,770 people), and sales-related occupations (14,228 people). In 1762, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina was formed from western Anson and included present-day North York County. The average farm size in York County shrank considerably while the number of small farms increased. Agriculture in the late 19th century in York County was characterized by relatively small farms and a lack of knowledge of soil qualities and the benefits of diversification, which ended up causing the agricultural difficulties of the 1890s, 1920s and 1930s. Cotton production remained the main agricultural export in the early 20th century in York County, and the textile industry continued to develop. By 1810, the population of the District of York had increased to over 10,000, of whom more than 3,000 were slaves.
The average household income in York County is lower than that of neighboring and parent geographies. York County has a humid subtropical climate, characterized by hot, humid summers and cold, dry winters. York County is an area with a rich history and culture that has shaped its demographics today. It is home to a variety of ethnicities and backgrounds that have contributed to its unique identity. The county has seen an increase in slave ownership between 1800 and 1860 as well as an increase in small farms during this time period.
The most common labor groups are office occupations, management occupations, and sales-related occupations. The average household income is lower than that of neighboring geographies. Finally, York County has a humid subtropical climate.
