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Rock Hill, SC

Founded 1852York CountyElev. 206 m
Population
74,769
Median home
$267,400
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
28
Sex offenders
14

Overview

About Rock Hill

With about 74,769 residents, Rock Hill is one of South Carolina's notable places. Rock Hill was founded in 1852 and sits in York County. The median age is 35.7 and the median household income is $64,770. Homes carry a median value of $267,400, and about 54% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (49.5%). Around 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 25 minutes.

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

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
74,769
Median age
35.7
Median household income
$64,770
Per-capita income
$36,615
Poverty rate
13.3%
High-school grad or higher
92.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
34.5%
Unemployment
5.9%
Avg. commute
25.3 min
Work from home
9.3%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White49.5%
Hispanic or Latino5.7%
Black39.5%
Asian2%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts37.4%
Sales & office22.9%
Service16.9%
Production, transportation & material moving16.4%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance6.4%

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

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$267,400
Median gross rent
$1,279/mo
Owner-occupied
53.5%
Median year built
1995
Households
31,310
Avg. household size
2.3

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

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Rock Hill has 28 public schools — 15 elementary, 5 middle, 5 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 8 schools
Reading39%
Math30%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Applied Technology CenterHighGrades 9–12
Legion Collegiate AcademyHighGrades 9–12charter
Northwestern HighHighGrades 9–12
Rock Hill HighHighGrades 9–12
South Pointe HighHighGrades 9–12
Castle Heights MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Dutchman Creek MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Rawlinson Road MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Saluda Trail MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
W. C. Sullivan MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Cherry Park Elementary School of Language ImmersionElementary
Ebenezer Avenue Elementary: Traditional Montesorri InquiryElementaryGrades -1–5
Ebinport ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Independence ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5

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

Safety

Crime

violent crime34% above national
Rock Hill519
South Carolina478
United States386
↓ 22% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime38% above national
Rock Hill2,697
South Carolina2,249
United States1,952
↓ 20% lower than 2019
2019–2023

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

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Rock Hill.

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

Rock Hill is in York County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Rock Hill was founded in 1852 and sits in York County. Elevation ~206 m.

Map of Rock Hill
Rock Hill, SC
Where Rock Hill is
CharlestonColumbiaNorth CharlestonMount PleasantRock HillGreenville
Historic places

16 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Stokes-Mayfield HouseWithers BuildingWhite HouseTillman HallMcCorkle-Fewell-Long HouseEbenezer AcademyAnderson HouseUS Post Office and Courthouse
Notable people from Rock Hill
Leon RippyRalph NormanPhillip AdamsStephon GilmoreJadeveon ClowneyCordarrelle PattersonMason RudolphDerion KendrickDJ Felli FelDavid Ball
People searches in Rock Hill
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Nearby cities
Fort Mill (6 mi)Tega Cay (7 mi)York (13 mi)Lancaster (20 mi)Gaffney (38 mi)Spartanburg (51 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Rock Hill, SC (14)

Public sex-offender registry records for Rock Hill, South Carolina.

Kenneth Roger Wright, 63ABSCONDER
Rock Hill · York County · 29730
AKA Kenneth Roger Wright, Kenny Wright
Stephen Ray Hill Jr, 57
Rock Hill · 39732
Anthony T Torres Sr., 62
Rock Hill · York County · 29732
AKA Anthony Lawrence Torres, Anthony T Torres
Lavoris Terrell Taylor, 47
Rock Hill · York County · 29732
AKA Anthony Lawill Taylor, Kid Taylor
Thomas Leon Hall, 61ABSCONDER
Rock Hill · York County · 29730
AKA Thomas Leon Bambani, Thomas Leon Bambany
Ricky Christopher Jones, 60
Rock Hill · York County · 29732
AKA Ricky Harris, Richard Jones
David E Wilson
Rock Hill · 29730
David Scott Lapointe, 61
Rock Hill · York County · 29730
AKA Dave Lapoinet, David S Lapoint
Robert Presley Moore, 64
Rock Hill · York County · 29730
AKA Robert Moore, Robert P Moore
Robert Leroy Williams, 61
Rock Hill · Mecklenburg County · 29730
AKA Xx Lee, Robert Leroy Jr Williams
Robert Earl Smith, 57
Rock Hill · York County · 29730
AKA Robert Black Smith, Robert E Smith
Jonathan Edgar Green, 50
Rock Hill · Gaston County · 29730
AKA Edgar Green
James Floyd Wright, 73
Rock Hill · York County · 29730
AKA Ape Man, Concrete
James John Johnson, 53
Rock Hill · Harnett County · 29730
AKA John Johnson, Jim Johnson

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

Rock Hill — frequently asked

What is the population of Rock Hill, South Carolina?
Rock Hill has a population of about 74,769, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Rock Hill?
The median home value in Rock Hill is $267,400, and the median gross rent is $1,279/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Rock Hill safe? What is the crime rate?
Rock Hill Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 519 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Rock Hill 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 Rock Hill?
Rock Hill has 28 public schools (15 elementary, 5 middle, 5 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Rock Hill?
Public registry data lists 14 registered sex offenders in or near Rock Hill. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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