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Fort Mill, SC

Founded 1873York CountyElev. 193 m
Population
28,281
Median home
$457,000
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
17
Sex offenders
8

Overview

About Fort Mill

Fort Mill is a city in South Carolina with about 28,281 residents. Fort Mill was founded in 1873 and sits in York County. The median age is 38.2 and the median household income is $127,537. Homes carry a median value of $457,000, and about 84% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (75.5%). Around 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 27 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
28,281
Median age
38.2
Median household income
$127,537
Per-capita income
$51,585
Poverty rate
3.7%
High-school grad or higher
97.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
58.1%
Unemployment
2.3%
Avg. commute
27.2 min
Work from home
25.1%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White75.5%
Hispanic or Latino4.7%
Black11.5%
Asian3.2%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts62.8%
Sales & office17.9%
Service8.4%
Production, transportation & material moving7.6%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance3.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$457,000
Median gross rent
$1,437/mo
Owner-occupied
84.4%
Median year built
2010
Households
9,974
Avg. household size
2.83

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Fort Mill has 17 public schools — 9 elementary, 5 middle, 3 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 4 schools
Reading68%
Math67%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Catawba Ridge High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Fort Mill HighHighGrades 9–12
Nation Ford HighHighGrades 9–12
Banks Trail MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Forest Creek MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Fort Mill MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Pleasant Knoll MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Springfield MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Doby's Bridge ElementaryElementary
Fort Mill ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Kings Town ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Orchard Park ElementaryElementary
Pleasant Knoll ElementaryElementary
River Trail ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime79% below national
Fort Mill82
South Carolina478
United States386
↓ 4% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime70% below national
Fort Mill592
South Carolina2,249
United States1,952
↓ 45% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Fort Mill Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Fort Mill.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · York County
Ice stormVery High
LightningRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
DroughtRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Fort Mill is in York County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Fort Mill was founded in 1873 and sits in York County. Elevation ~193 m.

Map of Fort Mill
Fort Mill, SC
Where Fort Mill is
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Historic places

10 on the National Register of Historic Places.

White, John M., HouseSpringfield Plantation HouseWhite, William Elliott, HouseBanks--Mack HouseNational Guard ArmoryWilson HouseThornwell--Elliott HouseMills House
Notable people from Fort Mill
James E. WilliamsVance WalkerJason ForrestErnest DixonThomas Lee HallRick NewsomRaye FelderMary Ashley Stevenson
People searches in Fort Mill
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Nearby cities
Tega Cay (5 mi)Rock Hill (6 mi)York (17 mi)Lancaster (21 mi)Gaffney (41 mi)Spartanburg (56 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Fort Mill, SC (8)

Public sex-offender registry records for Fort Mill, South Carolina.

Kenneth Reed Campbell, 62
Fort Mill · York County · 29715
AKA Kenneth Campbell, Kenneth R Campbell
Charles Michael Lott, 68
Fort Mill · York County · 29715
AKA Charles Arser, Charles Avsy
Billie Derek Harris, 50
Fort Mill · Mecklenburg County · 29715
AKA Billy Derrick Harris, Billy Derric Harris
Wilbur Edward Jr Johnson, 59
Fort Mill · Mecklenburg County · 28206
AKA Wilbur Jr Gohnson, Wilbur Gohnson
David Eugene Wilson, 64
Fort Mill · York County · 29708
AKA David Wilson
Robert Earl Smith, 57
Fort Mill · Mecklenburg County · 29707
AKA Robert E Smith, Robert Earl Sr Smith
Johnny Lee Walker Jr., 52
Fort Mill · York County · 29715
AKA Johnny Walker, Johnny L Walker
Johnny L Walker, 52
Fort Mill · Alexander County · 29715
AKA Johnny Lee Jr Walker

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Fort Mill — frequently asked

What is the population of Fort Mill, South Carolina?
Fort Mill has a population of about 28,281, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Fort Mill?
The median home value in Fort Mill is $457,000, and the median gross rent is $1,437/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Fort Mill safe? What is the crime rate?
Fort Mill Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 82 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Fort Mill face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates York County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, lightning, strong wind.
How many schools are in Fort Mill?
Fort Mill has 17 public schools (9 elementary, 5 middle, 3 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Fort Mill?
Public registry data lists 8 registered sex offenders in or near Fort Mill. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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