Tega Cay, South Carolina
Tega Cay: city in York County, South Carolina, United States of America
About
Tega Cay is a city located in the county of York in the U.S. state of South Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,620. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 11,696 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Tega Cay
| Population | 11,696 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | South Carolina (United States) |
| County | York County |
| Postal code | 29708 |
| Phone Area Codes | 803 |
| Water as percent of area | 17.94% |
| Land as percent of area | 82.06% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.0243,-81.0279 |
| Altitude | 636 feet / 194 meters |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 22:10:32 (22nd April 2026) |
| Population growth | 34.85% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 82℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Tega Cay is located at 35°1'28"N 81°1'40"W (35.0243100, -81.0278500).
Tega Cay map
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Weather
Sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
The population of Tega Cay increased by 34.85% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7,620 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,953 | 4.19% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,067 | 1.41% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 8,421 | 4.2% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 9,114 | 7.6% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 9,593 | 4.99% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 9,904 | 3.14% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 10,336 | 4.18% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 10,866 | 4.88% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 11,335 | 4.14% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 11,696 | 3.09% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 32,421 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 26,206 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 23.7% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 33,274 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 26,215 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.2% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 15.8% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.4% |
| White only, percent : | 89.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.9% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.5% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.5% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.7% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 12.3% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 81.7% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 2,185 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 4.7% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 60.0% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 60.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $258,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,423 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $497 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,090 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 11,369 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.63 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 77.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 10.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 95.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 89.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 87.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 9.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 68.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.7% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 64,091 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 144,972 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 221,597 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 532,491 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $19,778 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $65,088 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $27,156 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 12.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,411 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,130 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 780 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 168 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,090 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 239 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,913 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,561.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 16.79 |
Best Things to Do in Tega Cay
1Mr. Putty's Fun Park
2333 Dam Rd, Tega Cay, SC 29708, United States View details
Phone: +18446778889 | Website available
2Windjammer Park
8999 Windjammer Dr, Tega Cay, SC 29708, United States View details
Phone: +18035483512 | Website available
3Runde Park
5116 Windward Dr, Tega Cay, SC 29708, United States View details
Phone: +18035483512 | Website available
4Mr. Stumpy's Axe Throwing & Beer Garden
2333 Dam Rd, Tega Cay, SC 29708, United States View details
Phone: +18446778889 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Tega Cay
1Tega Cay City Hall
7725 Tega Cay Dr, Tega Cay, SC 29708 View details
Phone: +18035483512 | Website available
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Tega Cay, SC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 432117 | Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Rock Hill | Rock Hill (SC) | 29730 |
Nearby Transit Stations (8)
Rail and bus stations connected to Tega Cay, SC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GAS | Gastonia | 350 Hancock Street | RAIL |
| CLT | Charlotte | 1914 North Tryon St. | RAIL |
| KAN | Kannapolis | 201 South Main St. | RAIL |
| SPB | Spartanburg | 290 Magnolia St | RAIL |
| SAL | Salisbury | Depot and Liberty Sts. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Tega Cay.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Ebenezer Post Office | Rock Hill (SC) | 29732 |
Other cities in York County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in York County , SC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Mill | 24,929 | City in York County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Lake Wylie | 8,841 | Census-designated place in York County, South Carolina |
| York | 8,637 | City in South Carolina |
| Clover | 6,800 | Town in the U. |
| India Hook | 3,328 | Census-designated place in York County, South Carolina |
| Lesslie | 3,112 | Census-designated place in York County, South Carolina |
| McConnells | 319 | Town in York County, South Carolina, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Tega Cay distances to largest South Carolina cities