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Economic
Development
Statistics, figures, and census data concerning
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Western York
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Presented to you by:
The
Greater York Chamber of Commerce
Serving the communities of
Hickory Grove,
McConnells, Sharon, Smyrna, and York
Western York County
Economic
Development Opportunities
This
section of York County is a thriving area of 61,504 plus
individuals. In the early 1700’s individuals, largely of
Scotch-Irish ancestry, migrated from Pennsylvania and
points North to York. These folks and their descendants
fought bravely as patriots in the American Revolution
and many historic battlegrounds are found in York and
surrounding counties. The area was predominantly
agricultural until around 1900 when the textile industry
began to grow. Now a balanced manufacturing section has
emerged and with agriculture and historic tourism,
provide additional economic strength. As the county
seat, York has many government offices, which provide
good jobs for its citizens. The population increases
experienced today are due to economic development
activities that offer opportunities not found in other
areas. Western York County is on the threshold of even
stronger growth and economic development. Highway
expansion will reduce traffic congestion and create easy
access to two major interstate systems for the movement
of products and services.
The Greater
York Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the
communities of Western York County is committed to
planned economic development that will improve the
quality of life for each resident. To support this
commitment, the Chamber’s Economic Development Committee
has put together a Business Prospect Package to acquaint
business with the opportunities available in Western
York County.
The
Business Prospect Package contains maps, tables, and
publications about the communities and the people who
live, work, and play in Hickory Grove, McConnells,
Sharon, Smyrna, and York. The package is divided into 8
sections as follows:
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Demographics; provides population information in
terms of race, gender, age and per capita income for
the County and each community.
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Work
Force; lists the labor pool for York County and the
seven border counties; also breaks down the labor
statistics by industry group and commuting patterns.
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Economy; has data on capital investment by both new
and existing businesses, sales history, municipal
and County fees, cost of living comparisons, and
City of York zoning map.
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Education; lists the colleges and university that
serve York County their enrollment levels, tuition
charges, graduation rates, and scholarship
availability. Also provides data on the County’s
four school districts, enrollment, attendance, test
scores, graduation rates, teacher qualifications,
and extracurricular activities.
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Infrastructure; provides information on the County
and its citizens commitment to improvement and
expansion of the highway system that serves the
County.
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Business Incentives; identifies contact information
to the South Carolina Department of Commerce
Incentive Program.
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Publications; a collection of brochures, pamphlets,
and visitor guides highlighting attractions and
activities within the County.
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Sites/Buildings; contains listing of existing sites
and buildings that are available for prospective
businesses.
Additional
information pertaining to this Business Prospect Package
may be requested by contacting the Greater York Chamber
of Commerce at 803-684-2590 or e-mail
info@greateryorkchamber.com.
Table of Contents
1.
Demographics
2.
Work Force
3.
Economy
4.
Education
5.
Infrastructure
6.
Incentives
7.
Publications
8.
Sites/Buildings
POPULATION STATISTICS
York County
2004
Resident Population
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2006 |
192,890 |
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2000 |
164,614 |
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1990 |
136,000 |
Race
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192,890 |
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147,829 |
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36,248 |
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731 |
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2,224 |
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5,858 |
Gender
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Male =
93,948 |
Female
= 98,942 |
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Comparative Age Distribution
Median Age: |
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0 -14 |
38,539 |
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15 – 19 |
13,991 |
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20 – 64 |
118,817 |
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65 + |
21,543 |
POPULATION STATISTICS
Western York County
2006
Resident Population Hickory Grove
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2006 |
1,404 |
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2000 |
1,174 |
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1990 |
287 |
Hickory Grove, The People
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38.1 |
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Under
18 |
363 |
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19 – 64 |
867 |
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65 and
older |
174 |
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White |
83.5% |
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Black |
15.5% |
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Male |
52.1% |
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Female |
47.9% |
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1999
per cap. Income |
$20,627 |
Resident Population McConnells
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2006 |
1,957 |
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2000 |
1,547 |
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1990 |
157 |
McConnells, The People
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Median
Age |
36.8 |
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Under
18 |
555 |
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19 - 64 |
1,215 |
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65 and
older |
187 |
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White |
78.8% |
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Black |
19.7% |
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Male |
49% |
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Female |
51% |
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1999
per cap. Income |
$24,475 |
Resident Population Sharon
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2006 |
2,597 |
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2000 |
2,164 |
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1990 |
270 |
Sharon, The People
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Median
Age |
37.9 |
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Under
18 |
683 |
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19 – 64 |
1,611 |
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65 and
older |
303 |
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White |
80.4% |
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Black |
18.4% |
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Male |
50.7% |
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Female |
49.3% |
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1999
per cap. Income |
$19,863 |
Resident Population Smyrna
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2006 |
1,537 |
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2000 |
1,293 |
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1990 |
57 |
Smyrna, The People
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Median
Age |
37.8 |
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Under
18 |
401 |
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19 – 64 |
962 |
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65 and
older |
174 |
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White |
89.9% |
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Black |
8.7% |
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Male |
51.8% |
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Female |
48.2% |
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1999
per cap. Income |
$19,628 |
Resident Population York
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2006 |
25,300 |
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2000 |
22,537 |
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1990 |
6,709 |
York, The People
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Median
Age |
35.9% |
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Under
18 |
7,159 |
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19 – 64 |
15,455 |
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65 and
older |
2,686 |
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White |
78.4% |
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Black |
18.8% |
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Male |
49.7% |
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Female |
50.3% |
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1999
per cap. Income |
$14,218 |
INCOME STATISTICS
York County
2006
Per
Capita Income |
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2006 |
$23,474 |
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1990 |
$13,306 |
Median
Household Income |
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$50,601 |
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1990 |
$20,925 |
Average Household Income
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$61,534 |
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1990 |
$35,875 |
Household Income Distribution
Total Households: |
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<
14,999 |
8,780 |
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$15,000
- $24,999 |
7,393 |
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$25,000
- $34,999 |
7,991 |
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$35,000
- $49,999 |
11,414 |
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$50,000
- $74,999 |
16,062 |
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$75,000
- $99,999 |
9,602 |
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$100,000 - $149,999 |
7,345 |
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$150,000 + |
3,437 |
2. Work Force
AVAILABLE LABOR
YORK AND NEIGHBORING COUNTIES
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Labor Force |
Employed |
Unemployed |
Unemployment
Rate |
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York
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86,805 |
81,476 |
5,329 |
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Union
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12,760 |
11, 480 |
1,280 |
11.6 |
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Cherokee
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24,350 |
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1,980 |
8.1 |
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Chester
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14,680 |
13,260 |
1,420 |
9.7 |
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Lancaster
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28,240 |
25,850 |
2,390 |
8.4 |
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Union, NC
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65,057 |
62,261 |
2,796 |
4.3 |
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Gaston, NC
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96,839 |
91,354 |
5,485 |
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