Tega Cay, SC

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Tega Cay Overview

12,816
TOTAL POPULATION
6,337
MALE POPULATION
6,479
FEMALE POPULATION
97.81
MALES / 100 FEMALES
102.24
FEMALES / 100 MALES
41.6
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$62,042
PER CAPITA INCOME
$144,157
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$140,172
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
55.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
44.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.36
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
6,304
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
64.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
1.3%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Tega Cay Area Codes

Race in Tega Cay

The most populous races in Tega Cay are White / Caucasian (9,815 | 76.6%), Hispanic or Latino (1,524 | 11.9%), and Two or more Races (1,401 | 10.9%).
Race in Tega Cay
Race# Population% Population
Asian1,0988.6%
Black / African American5023.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino1,52411.9%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian9,81576.6%
Two or more Races1,40110.9%
Some other Race00.0%
Total12,816100.0%

Ancestry in Tega Cay

The most populous ancestries reported in Tega Cay are German (1,981 | 15.5%), Irish (1,770 | 13.8%), English (1,741 | 13.6%), Italian (1,500 | 11.7%), and Mexican (1,197 | 9.3%), together accounting for 63.9% of all Tega Cay residents.
Ancestry in Tega Cay
Ancestry# Population% Population
American6064.7%
Arab1080.8%
Austrian410.3%
Belgian270.2%
British650.5%
Burmese710.5%
Canadian330.3%
Cherokee380.3%
Colombian150.1%
Croatian240.2%
Cuban800.6%
Cypriot280.2%
Czech240.2%
Czechoslovakian140.1%
Danish890.7%
Dutch820.6%
Eastern European70.1%
English1,74113.6%
European4893.8%
French2682.1%
French Canadian990.8%
German1,98115.5%
Greek100.1%
Indian (Asian)140.1%
Irish1,77013.8%
Italian1,50011.7%
Korean320.3%
Lebanese490.4%
Mexican1,1979.3%
Northern European190.2%
Norwegian710.5%
Peruvian170.1%
Polish4853.8%
Puerto Rican1841.4%
Russian2952.3%
Scotch-Irish2321.8%
Scottish2451.9%
Serbian340.3%
Slovak1451.1%
Slovene550.4%
South American320.3%
Spanish150.1%
Swedish1531.2%
Thai1,0528.2%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian120.1%
Ukrainian810.6%
Welsh1441.1%
Yugoslavian140.1%
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Immigrants in Tega Cay

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Tega Cay came from Asia (783 | 6.1%), India (713 | 5.6%), South Central Asia (713 | 5.6%), Latin America (637 | 5.0%), and Central America (587 | 4.6%), together accounting for 26.8% of all Tega Cay residents.
Immigrants in Tega Cay
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa90.1%
Asia7836.1%
Canada70.1%
Caribbean330.3%
Central America5874.6%
China140.1%
Cuba330.3%
Eastern Asia140.1%
Eastern Europe600.5%
England560.4%
Europe2251.8%
Germany820.6%
India7135.6%
Latin America6375.0%
Mexico5874.6%
Northern Europe830.6%
Peru170.1%
Philippines120.1%
Russia280.2%
South Africa90.1%
South America170.1%
South Central Asia7135.6%
South Eastern Asia280.2%
Taiwan70.1%
Thailand160.1%
Ukraine320.3%
Western Asia280.2%
Western Europe820.6%
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Sex and Age in Tega Cay

Sex and Age in Tega Cay

The most populous age groups in Tega Cay are 35 to 39 Years (798 | 12.6%) for men and 35 to 39 Years (779 | 12.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Tega Cay
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years429 (6.8%)303 (4.7%)
5 to 9 Years422 (6.7%)578 (8.9%)
10 to 14 Years609 (9.6%)554 (8.6%)
15 to 19 Years316 (5.0%)285 (4.4%)
20 to 24 Years26 (0.4%)137 (2.1%)
25 to 29 Years106 (1.7%)86 (1.3%)
30 to 34 Years131 (2.1%)197 (3.0%)
35 to 39 Years798 (12.6%)779 (12.0%)
40 to 44 Years682 (10.8%)667 (10.3%)
45 to 49 Years532 (8.4%)661 (10.2%)
50 to 54 Years367 (5.8%)226 (3.5%)
55 to 59 Years290 (4.6%)472 (7.3%)
60 to 64 Years532 (8.4%)460 (7.1%)
65 to 69 Years448 (7.1%)340 (5.2%)
70 to 74 Years399 (6.3%)469 (7.2%)
75 to 79 Years174 (2.8%)106 (1.6%)
80 to 84 Years37 (0.6%)46 (0.7%)
85 Years and over39 (0.6%)113 (1.7%)
Total6,337 (100.0%)6,479 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Tega Cay

Median Family Size in Tega Cay

The median family size in Tega Cay is 2.93 persons per family, with married-couple families (3,994 | 95.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.94 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (42 | 1.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.57 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Tega Cay
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple3,994 (95.2%)2.94
Single Male/Father42 (1.0%)2.57
Single Female/Mother158 (3.8%)2.79
Total Families4,194 (100.0%)2.93

Median Household Size in Tega Cay

Median Household Size in Tega Cay
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple3,994 (84.5%)2.94
Single Male/Father42 (0.9%)2.57
Single Female/Mother158 (3.3%)2.79
Non-family535 (11.3%)-
Total Households4,729 (100.0%)2.71

Household Size by Marriage Status in Tega Cay

Out of a total of 4,729 households in Tega Cay, 4,194 (88.7%) are family households, while 535 (11.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,743, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 535.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Tega Cay
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-535 (11.3%)
2-Person Households1,743 (36.9%)0 (0.0%)
3-Person Households1,078 (22.8%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households1,117 (23.6%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households191 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households65 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,194 (88.7%)535 (11.3%)

Female Fertility in Tega Cay

Fertility by Age in Tega Cay

Average fertility rate in Tega Cay is 32.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 43.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Tega Cay
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years92 (100.0%)43.0
Total92 (100.0%)32.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Tega Cay

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Tega Cay
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years92 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total92 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Tega Cay

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Tega Cay
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree18 (19.6%)78.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree74 (80.4%)97.0
Total92 (100.0%)32.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Tega Cay

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Tega Cay
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree74 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total92 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Tega Cay

Income Overview in Tega Cay

Per Capita Income in Tega Cay is $62,042, while median incomes of families and households are $144,157 and $140,172 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income12,816$62,042
Median Family Income4,194$144,157
Mean Family Income4,194$182,368
Median Household Income4,729$140,172
Mean Household Income4,729$169,602
Income Deficit4,194$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)12,81655.41%
Wage / Income Gap ($)12,81644.59¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index12,8160.36

Earnings by Sex in Tega Cay

Average Earnings in Tega Cay are $76,759, $122,500 for men and $54,625 for women, a difference of 55.4%.
Earnings by Sex in Tega Cay
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male3,736 (53.9%)$122,500
Female3,197 (46.1%)$54,625
Total6,933 (100.0%)$76,759

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Tega Cay

The most common earnings brackets in Tega Cay are $100,000+ for men (2,056 | 55.0%) and $100,000+ for women (658 | 20.6%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Tega Cay
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less226 (6.0%)449 (14.0%)
$2,500 to $4,99984 (2.2%)63 (2.0%)
$5,000 to $7,49919 (0.5%)66 (2.1%)
$7,500 to $9,99925 (0.7%)85 (2.7%)
$10,000 to $12,49943 (1.1%)45 (1.4%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)126 (3.9%)
$15,000 to $17,49988 (2.4%)81 (2.5%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)94 (2.9%)
$20,000 to $22,49912 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,99954 (1.5%)44 (1.4%)
$25,000 to $29,99991 (2.4%)60 (1.9%)
$30,000 to $34,99943 (1.1%)104 (3.3%)
$35,000 to $39,999119 (3.2%)46 (1.4%)
$40,000 to $44,99942 (1.1%)150 (4.7%)
$45,000 to $49,99958 (1.5%)79 (2.5%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)108 (3.4%)
$55,000 to $64,999171 (4.6%)427 (13.4%)
$65,000 to $74,999126 (3.4%)178 (5.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999479 (12.8%)334 (10.4%)
$100,000+2,056 (55.0%)658 (20.6%)
Total3,736 (100.0%)3,197 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Tega Cay

Average earnings in Tega Cay are $123,458 for men and $56,879 for women, a difference of 53.9%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $140,000, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $49,412. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $86,889, while those with bachelor's degree education have the smallest earnings of $44,180.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Tega Cay
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$49,412$0
College or Associate's Degree$71,146$49,082
Bachelor's Degree$108,203$44,180
Graduate Degree$140,000$86,889
Total$123,458$56,879

Family Income in Tega Cay

Family Income Brackets in Tega Cay

According to the Tega Cay family income data, there are 1,283 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 30.6% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Tega Cay
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,999290.7%
$25,000 to $34,999591.4%
$35,000 to $49,999751.8%
$50,000 to $74,9992646.3%
$75,000 to $99,99949911.9%
$100,000 to $149,9991,28330.6%
$150,000 to $199,99979318.9%
$200,000+1,18728.3%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Tega Cay

5-person families (191 | 4.5%) account for the highest median family income in Tega Cay with $215,972 per family, while 2-person families (1,743 | 41.6%) have the highest median income of $55,896 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Tega Cay
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families1,743 (41.6%)$111,792
3-Person Families1,078 (25.7%)$154,000
4-Person Families1,117 (26.6%)$150,605
5-Person Families191 (4.5%)$215,972
6-Person Families65 (1.5%)$214,236
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total4,194 (100.0%)$144,157

Family Income by Number of Earners in Tega Cay

The median family income in Tega Cay is $144,157, with families comprising 3+ earners (363) having the highest median family income of $200,656, while families with no earners (622) have the lowest median family income of $91,479, accounting for 8.7% and 14.8% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Tega Cay
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners622 (14.8%)$91,479
1 Earner1,028 (24.5%)$123,675
2 Earners2,181 (52.0%)$155,638
3+ Earners363 (8.7%)$200,656
Total4,194 (100.0%)$144,157

Household Income in Tega Cay

Household Income Brackets in Tega Cay

With 1,386 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Tega Cay, accounting for 29.3% of all households. In contrast, only 5 households (0.1%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Tega Cay
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00090.2%
$10,000 to $14,99950.1%
$15,000 to $24,999280.6%
$25,000 to $34,9991894.0%
$35,000 to $49,9991944.1%
$50,000 to $74,9993507.4%
$75,000 to $99,99953411.3%
$100,000 to $149,9991,38629.3%
$150,000 to $199,99980917.1%
$200,000+1,22025.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in Tega Cay

The median household income in Tega Cay is $140,172, with the highest median household income of $166,884 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,823 households (38.6%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Tega Cay
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years1,580 (33.4%)$143,343
45 to 64 Years1,823 (38.6%)$166,884
65+ Years1,326 (28.0%)$91,313
Total4,729 (100.0%)$140,172

Poverty in Tega Cay

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Tega Cay

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Tega Cay
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)18 (23.1%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)16 (1.1%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)15 (1.8%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)49 (0.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Tega Cay

According to the poverty statistics in Tega Cay, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Tega Cay
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years429 (100.0%)303 (100.0%)
5 Years17 (100.0%)160 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years790 (100.0%)663 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years224 (100.0%)309 (100.0%)
15 Years23 (100.0%)60 (76.9%)
16 and 17 Years199 (100.0%)156 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years120 (100.0%)188 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years237 (100.0%)283 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years1,480 (100.0%)1,430 (98.9%)
45 to 54 Years899 (100.0%)887 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years822 (100.0%)932 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years847 (100.0%)794 (98.2%)
75 Years and over250 (100.0%)265 (100.0%)
Total6,337 (100.0%)6,430 (99.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Tega Cay

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Tega Cay
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children1,883 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children1,979 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children132 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,994 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Tega Cay

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Tega Cay
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)16 (20.5%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)16 (10.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Tega Cay

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Tega Cay
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)16 (15.1%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)16 (8.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Tega Cay

Employment by Class of Employer in Tega Cay

Among the 6,093 employed individuals in Tega Cay, private company employees (4,632 | 76.0%), self-employed (incorporated) (362 | 5.9%), and not-for-profit organizations (308 | 5.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Tega Cay
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees4,63276.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)3625.9%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)2373.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations3085.1%
Local Government Employees2864.7%
State Government Employees731.2%
Federal Government Employees1692.8%
Unpaid Family Workers260.4%
Total6,093100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Tega Cay

According to the labor force statistics for Tega Cay, out of the total population over 16 years of age (9,820), 64.2% or 6,304 individuals are in the labor force, with 1.3% or 82 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 45 to 54 years, with 96.4% or 1,722 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 4.6% or 8 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Tega Cay
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years175 (35.0%)8 (4.6%)
20 to 24 Years149 (91.4%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years134 (69.8%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years316 (96.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years2,224 (76.0%)44 (2.0%)
45 to 54 Years1,722 (96.4%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years609 (79.9%)27 (4.4%)
60 to 64 Years648 (65.3%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years310 (18.7%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over19 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total6,304 (64.2%)82 (1.3%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Tega Cay

According to labor force statistics for Tega Cay, 80.9% of individuals (5,652) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (6,986) are in the labor force, with 1.3% or 73 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 87.5% or 4,407 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 3.3% or 27 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Tega Cay
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School53 (76.8%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma378 (54.6%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree816 (68.7%)39 (3.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher4,407 (87.5%)50 (1.0%)
Total5,652 (80.9%)91 (1.3%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Tega Cay

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Tega Cay are Management (1,436 | 23.1%), Computers, Engineering & Science (694 | 11.2%), Business & Financial (681 | 11.0%), Community & Social Service (667 | 10.7%), and Computers & Mathematics (519 | 8.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Tega Cay

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Tega Cay, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (91.3%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (91.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (84.8%), Health Technologists (84.8%), and Legal Services & Support (71.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Tega Cay
OccupationMaleFemale
Management714 (49.7%)722 (50.3%)
Business & Financial421 (61.8%)260 (38.2%)
Computers, Engineering & Science634 (91.3%)60 (8.6%)
Computers & Mathematics471 (90.7%)48 (9.2%)
Architecture & Engineering37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science126 (91.3%)12 (8.7%)
Community & Social Service 216 (32.4%)451 (67.6%)
Education, Arts & Media26 (51.0%)25 (49.0%)
Legal Services & Support17 (28.3%)43 (71.7%)
Education Instruction & Library136 (30.6%)309 (69.4%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment37 (33.3%)74 (66.7%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating72 (15.2%)400 (84.8%)
Health Technologists72 (15.2%)400 (84.8%)
Total (Category)2,057 (52.1%)1,893 (47.9%)
Total (Overall)3,392 (54.6%)2,815 (45.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Tega Cay are Food Preparation & Serving (199 | 3.2%), Healthcare Support (98 | 1.6%), Cleaning & Maintenance (83 | 1.3%), and Personal Care & Service (30 | 0.5%).
Services Occupations in Tega Cay

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Tega Cay, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (60.2%), and Food Preparation & Serving (24.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (75.9%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Tega Cay
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)98 (100.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving48 (24.1%)151 (75.9%)
Cleaning & Maintenance50 (60.2%)33 (39.8%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)30 (100.0%)
Total (Category)98 (23.9%)312 (76.1%)
Total (Overall)3,392 (54.6%)2,815 (45.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Tega Cay are Sales & Related (663 | 10.7%), and Office & Administration (472 | 7.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Tega Cay

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Tega Cay
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related361 (54.4%)302 (45.6%)
Office & Administration212 (44.9%)260 (55.1%)
Total (Category)573 (50.5%)562 (49.5%)
Total (Overall)3,392 (54.6%)2,815 (45.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Tega Cay are Farming, Fishing & Forestry (346 | 5.6%), Construction & Extraction (77 | 1.2%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (6 | 0.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Tega Cay

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Tega Cay
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry346 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction77 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)429 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)3,392 (54.6%)2,815 (45.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Tega Cay are Transportation (127 | 2.1%), Material Moving (82 | 1.3%), and Production (74 | 1.2%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Tega Cay

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Tega Cay
OccupationMaleFemale
Production47 (63.5%)27 (36.5%)
Transportation106 (83.5%)21 (16.5%)
Material Moving82 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)235 (83.0%)48 (17.0%)
Total (Overall)3,392 (54.6%)2,815 (45.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Tega Cay

Employment Industries in Tega Cay

The major employment industries in Tega Cay include Finance & Insurance (870 | 14.0%), Professional & Scientific (795 | 12.8%), Health Care & Social Assistance (765 | 12.3%), Manufacturing (492 | 7.9%), and Educational Services (450 | 7.2%).
Employment Industries in Tega Cay

Employment Industries by Sex in Tega Cay

The Tega Cay industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Enterprise Management (100.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (89.4%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (90.6%), Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (83.5%), and Accommodation & Food Services (81.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Tega Cay
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting346 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction254 (79.6%)65 (20.4%)
Manufacturing289 (58.7%)203 (41.3%)
Wholesale Trade152 (67.9%)72 (32.1%)
Retail Trade180 (46.0%)211 (54.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing178 (89.4%)21 (10.5%)
Utilities101 (86.3%)16 (13.7%)
Information40 (58.0%)29 (42.0%)
Finance & Insurance545 (62.6%)325 (37.4%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing36 (35.3%)66 (64.7%)
Professional & Scientific655 (82.4%)140 (17.6%)
Enterprise Management12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support62 (70.5%)26 (29.5%)
Educational Services165 (36.7%)285 (63.3%)
Health Care & Social Assistance72 (9.4%)693 (90.6%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation56 (16.5%)283 (83.5%)
Accommodation & Food Services48 (18.3%)214 (81.7%)
Public Administration96 (57.5%)71 (42.5%)
Total3,392 (54.6%)2,815 (45.4%)

Education in Tega Cay

School Enrollment in Tega Cay

The most common levels of schooling among the 3,183 students in Tega Cay are middle school (901 | 28.3%), elementary school (886 | 27.8%), and high school (614 | 19.3%).
School Enrollment in Tega Cay
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool2869.0%
Kindergarten2798.8%
Elementary School88627.8%
Middle School90128.3%
High School61419.3%
College / Undergraduate1595.0%
Graduate / Professional581.8%
Total3,183100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Tega Cay

Out of a total of 3,183 students who are enrolled in schools in Tega Cay, 325 (10.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 2,858 (89.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 14 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 934 (98.2% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Tega Cay
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds266 (78.9%)71 (21.1%)
5 to 9 Year Old934 (98.2%)17 (1.8%)
10 to 14 Year Olds1,014 (87.2%)149 (12.8%)
15 to 17 Year Olds401 (87.9%)55 (12.1%)
18 to 19 Year Olds75 (90.4%)8 (9.6%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over168 (93.9%)11 (6.1%)
Total2,858 (89.8%)325 (10.2%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Tega Cay

Business (2,600 | 37.9%), education (688 | 10.0%), computers & mathematics (636 | 9.3%), social sciences (555 | 8.1%), and communications (423 | 6.2%) are the most common fields of study among 6,859 individuals in Tega Cay who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Tega Cay
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics6369.3%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1532.2%
Physical & Health Sciences150.2%
Psychology1321.9%
Social Sciences5558.1%
Engineering3114.5%
Multidisciplinary Studies580.9%
Science & Technology4176.1%
Business2,60037.9%
Education68810.0%
Literature & Languages1472.1%
Liberal Arts & History2133.1%
Visual & Performing Arts2924.3%
Communications4236.2%
Arts & Humanities2193.2%
Total6,859100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Tega Cay

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Tega Cay

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Tega Cay are males with 2 vehicles (2,050, accounting for 62.0%) and females with 2 vehicles (1,578, making up 73.6%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Tega Cay
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle421 (12.7%)214 (7.7%)
2 Vehicles2,050 (62.0%)1,578 (56.7%)
3 Vehicles622 (18.8%)697 (25.0%)
4 Vehicles169 (5.1%)249 (8.9%)
5 or more Vehicles47 (1.4%)46 (1.7%)
Total3,309 (100.0%)2,784 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Tega Cay

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Tega Cay are 15 to 19 minutes (835 commuters, 17.5%), 45 to 59 minutes (796 commuters, 16.7%), and 30 to 34 minutes (760 commuters, 15.9%).
Commute Time in Tega Cay
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes360.7%
5 to 9 Minutes3066.4%
10 to 14 Minutes3116.5%
15 to 19 Minutes83517.5%
20 to 24 Minutes4278.9%
25 to 29 Minutes4288.9%
30 to 34 Minutes76015.9%
35 to 39 Minutes3146.6%
40 to 44 Minutes2475.2%
45 to 59 Minutes79616.7%
60 to 89 Minutes2625.5%
90 or more Minutes581.2%

Commute Time by Sex in Tega Cay

The most common commute times in Tega Cay are 15 to 19 minutes (680 commuters, 26.3%) for males and 45 to 59 minutes (537 commuters, 24.4%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Tega Cay
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes36 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes63 (2.4%)243 (11.1%)
10 to 14 Minutes77 (3.0%)234 (10.6%)
15 to 19 Minutes680 (26.3%)155 (7.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes193 (7.5%)234 (10.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes206 (8.0%)222 (10.1%)
30 to 34 Minutes532 (20.6%)228 (10.4%)
35 to 39 Minutes167 (6.5%)147 (6.7%)
40 to 44 Minutes174 (6.7%)73 (3.3%)
45 to 59 Minutes259 (10.0%)537 (24.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes160 (6.2%)102 (4.6%)
90 or more Minutes35 (1.4%)23 (1.1%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Tega Cay

The most frequent times of departure to work in Tega Cay are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (627, 24.3%) for males and 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM (361, 16.4%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Tega Cay
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM122 (4.7%)40 (1.8%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM109 (4.2%)140 (6.4%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM152 (5.9%)16 (0.7%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM192 (7.4%)114 (5.2%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM627 (24.3%)316 (14.4%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM411 (15.9%)261 (11.9%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM72 (2.8%)196 (8.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM319 (12.3%)313 (14.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM351 (13.6%)239 (10.9%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM93 (3.6%)361 (16.4%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM12 (0.5%)40 (1.8%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)12 (0.5%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM113 (4.4%)33 (1.5%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM9 (0.4%)117 (5.3%)
Total2,582 (100.0%)2,198 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Tega Cay

Occupancy by Ownership in Tega Cay

Of the total 4,729 dwellings in Tega Cay, owner-occupied units account for 4,095 (86.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 634 (13.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Tega Cay
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units4,09586.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units63413.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units4,729100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Tega Cay

Occupancy by Household Size in Tega Cay
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household53511.3%
2-Person Household1,74336.9%
3-Person Household1,07822.8%
4+ Person Household1,37329.0%
Total Housing Units4,729100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Tega Cay

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Tega Cay
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household315 (58.9%)220 (41.1%)
2-Person Household1,581 (90.7%)162 (9.3%)
3-Person Household1,067 (99.0%)11 (1.0%)
4+ Person Household1,132 (82.5%)241 (17.5%)
Total Housing Units4,095 (86.6%)634 (13.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Tega Cay

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Tega Cay
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma362 (52.8%)324 (47.2%)
College/Associate Degree899 (84.3%)167 (15.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher2,834 (95.2%)143 (4.8%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Tega Cay

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Tega Cay
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years1763.7%
35 to 44 Years1,40429.7%
45 to 54 Years1,06222.5%
55 to 64 Years76116.1%
65 to 74 Years96820.5%
75 to 84 Years2455.2%
85 Years and Over1132.4%
Total4,729100.0%

Housing Finances in Tega Cay

Median Income by Occupancy in Tega Cay

Median Income by Occupancy in Tega Cay
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied4,095 (86.6%)$137,197
Renter-Occupied634 (13.4%)$142,780
Average4,729 (100.0%)$140,172

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Tega Cay

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Tega Cay
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0008 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9997 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,99916 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,99912 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999109 (2.7%)82 (12.9%)
$35,000 to $49,999142 (3.5%)53 (8.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999257 (6.3%)95 (15.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999517 (12.6%)19 (3.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,102 (26.9%)282 (44.5%)
$150,000 or more1,925 (47.0%)103 (16.3%)
Total4,095 (100.0%)634 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Tega Cay

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Tega Cay
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499310 (7.6%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $799444 (10.8%)241 (38.0%)
$800 to $999171 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000 to $1,499337 (8.2%)205 (32.3%)
$1,500 to $1,999432 (10.5%)54 (8.5%)
$2,000 to $2,499646 (15.8%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,999968 (23.6%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more787 (19.2%)115 (18.1%)
Total4,095 (100.0%)634 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Tega Cay

Housing Structures in Tega Cay

Housing Structures in Tega Cay
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached3,79580.2%
Single Unit, Attached3116.6%
2 Unit Apartments551.2%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments170.4%
10 or more Apartments3106.6%
Mobile Home / Other2415.1%
Total4,729100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Tega Cay

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Tega Cay
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached3,776 (99.5%)19 (0.5%)
Single Unit, Attached311 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)55 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments8 (47.1%)9 (52.9%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)310 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)241 (100.0%)
Total4,095 (86.6%)634 (13.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Tega Cay

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Tega Cay
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)62 (9.8%)
2 or 3 Rooms13 (0.3%)176 (27.8%)
4 or 5 Rooms427 (10.4%)302 (47.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms1,213 (29.6%)55 (8.7%)
8 or more Rooms2,442 (59.6%)39 (6.1%)
Total4,095 (100.0%)634 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Tega Cay

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Tega Cay
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas2,659 (64.9%)106 (16.7%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas16 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity1,420 (34.7%)528 (83.3%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,095 (100.0%)634 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Tega Cay

Household Vehicle Usage in Tega Cay
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)166 (26.2%)
1 Vehicle684 (16.7%)133 (21.0%)
2 Vehicles2,407 (58.8%)324 (51.1%)
3 or more Vehicles1,004 (24.5%)11 (1.7%)
Total4,095 (100.0%)634 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Tega Cay

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Tega Cay

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units8363,259
Median Property Value$344,100$486,800
Median Household Income$91,131$1,786
Monthly Housing Costs$567$787
Real Estate Taxes$2,182$13

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Tega Cay

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Tega Cay
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0000 (0.0%)47 (1.4%)
$50,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,999343 (41.0%)257 (7.9%)
$300,000 to $499,999359 (42.9%)1,443 (44.3%)
$500,000 to $749,99984 (10.1%)1,248 (38.3%)
$750,000 to $999,99950 (6.0%)215 (6.6%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)49 (1.5%)
Total836 (100.0%)3,259 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Tega Cay

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Tega Cay
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0008 (1.0%)62 (1.9%)
$10,000 to $24,99919 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99977 (9.2%)16 (0.5%)
$35,000 to $49,99958 (6.9%)32 (1.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999111 (13.3%)84 (2.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999272 (32.5%)146 (4.5%)
$100,000 to $149,999152 (18.2%)245 (7.5%)
$150,000 or more139 (16.6%)950 (29.1%)
Total836 (100.0%)3,259 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Tega Cay

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Tega Cay
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x47 (5.6%)152,223 (4,670.9%)
2.0x to 2.9x330 (39.5%)937 (28.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x131 (15.7%)649 (19.9%)
4.0x or more328 (39.2%)1,026 (31.5%)
Total836 (100.0%)3,259 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Tega Cay

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Tega Cay
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49938 (4.5%)297 (9.1%)
$800 to $1,499798 (95.5%)113 (3.5%)
Total836 (100.0%)3,259 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Tega Cay

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Tega Cay

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Tega Cay
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years898 (98.8%)11 (1.2%)
6 to 18 Years2,498 (99.6%)10 (0.4%)
19 to 25 Years289 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years473 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years2,294 (78.9%)614 (21.1%)
45 to 54 Years1,786 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years1,657 (94.5%)97 (5.5%)
65 to 74 Years1,656 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older515 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total12,066 (94.3%)732 (5.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Tega Cay

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Tega Cay
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born898 (98.8%)11 (1.2%)
Foreign Born, Citizen2,498 (99.6%)10 (0.4%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen289 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Tega Cay

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Tega Cay
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00060 (83.3%)12 (16.7%)
$25,000 to $49,999559 (96.4%)21 (3.6%)
$50,000 to $74,999657 (96.1%)27 (4.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,241 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over9,549 (93.4%)672 (6.6%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Tega Cay

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Tega Cay
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6141 (15.5%)757 (83.3%)
6 to 18 Years482 (19.2%)2,110 (84.1%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)289 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years30 (6.3%)443 (93.7%)
35 to 44 Years102 (3.5%)2,227 (76.6%)
45 to 54 Years39 (2.2%)1,786 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years106 (6.0%)1,578 (90.0%)
65 to 74 Years1,505 (90.9%)1,219 (73.6%)
75 Years and over515 (100.0%)253 (49.1%)
Total2,920 (22.8%)10,662 (83.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Tega Cay

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Tega Cay
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years245 (19.6%)33 (2.4%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)13 (2.8%)
35 to 64 Years423 (13.3%)69 (2.1%)
65 to 74 Years209 (24.7%)256 (31.6%)
75 Years and over105 (42.0%)80 (30.2%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Tega Cay

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Tega Cay: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years370 (11.6%)17 (0.5%)
65 to 74 Years28 (3.3%)10 (1.2%)
75 Years and over43 (17.2%)28 (10.6%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Tega Cay: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years231 (18.4%)18 (1.3%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years346 (10.9%)17 (0.5%)
65 to 74 Years19 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Tega Cay: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years14 (1.1%)33 (2.4%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)13 (2.8%)
35 to 64 Years29 (0.9%)69 (2.1%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)10 (1.2%)
75 Years and over73 (29.2%)47 (17.7%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Tega Cay: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years24 (0.7%)17 (0.5%)
65 to 74 Years181 (21.4%)223 (27.6%)
75 Years and over11 (4.4%)36 (13.6%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Tega Cay: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years181 (21.4%)10 (1.2%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)47 (17.7%)

Technology Access in Tega Cay

Computing Device Access in Tega Cay

Computing Device Access in Tega Cay
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop4,28490.6%
Smartphone4,31791.3%
Tablet3,81380.6%
No Computing Device1262.7%
Total4,729100.0%

Internet Access in Tega Cay

Internet Access in Tega Cay
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home3,79780.3%
Cellular Data Only51610.9%
Satellite Internet3337.0%
No Internet3918.3%
Total4,729100.0%

Tega Cay Summary

Tega Cay, South Carolina is a small city located in York County, South Carolina, United States. It is situated on a peninsula on Lake Wylie, which is part of the Catawba River. The city was incorporated in 1981 and has a population of approximately 8,000 people.

History

Tega Cay was founded in the late 1970s by a group of developers from Charlotte, North Carolina. The developers purchased the land from Duke Power Company and began to develop the area into a residential community. The name “Tega Cay” is derived from the Polynesian words “tega” meaning “beautiful” and “cay” meaning “island”. The developers chose this name to reflect the beauty of the area.
The city was officially incorporated in 1981 and the first mayor was elected in 1982. Since then, the city has grown steadily and is now home to a variety of businesses, restaurants, and recreational activities.

Geography

Tega Cay is located in York County, South Carolina, United States. It is situated on a peninsula on Lake Wylie, which is part of the Catawba River. The city is bordered by the cities of Fort Mill and Rock Hill to the north, and the towns of Clover and Lake Wylie to the south.
The city has a total area of 4.2 square miles, of which 3.9 square miles is land and 0.3 square miles is water. The terrain is mostly flat with some rolling hills. The highest point in the city is located at the intersection of Tega Cay Drive and Gold Hill Road, which is approximately 300 feet above sea level.

Economy

Tega Cay has a strong economy that is largely based on tourism and retail. The city is home to a variety of businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and professional services. The city also has a number of recreational activities, such as golf courses, parks, and marinas.
The city is also home to a number of large employers, including Duke Energy, Tega Cay Marina, and Tega Cay Golf Club. The city also has a number of small businesses, such as restaurants, retail stores, and professional services.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Tega Cay was 8,000. The racial makeup of the city was 87.3% White, 6.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 2.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.2% from other races, and 2.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $87,917, and the median income for a family was $97,917. The per capita income for the city was $41,917. About 4.2% of families and 5.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.2% of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those age 65 or over.
Tega Cay is a small city with a strong economy and a diverse population. The city is home to a variety of businesses, recreational activities, and employers. The city has a strong sense of community and is a great place to live and work.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Tega Cay?
Total Population of Tega Cay is 12,816.
What is the Total Male Population of Tega Cay?
Total Male Population of Tega Cay is 6,337.
What is the Total Female Population of Tega Cay?
Total Female Population of Tega Cay is 6,479.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Tega Cay?
There are 97.81 Males per 100 Females in Tega Cay.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Tega Cay?
There are 102.24 Females per 100 Males in Tega Cay.
What is the Median Population Age in Tega Cay?
Median Population Age in Tega Cay is 41.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Tega Cay
Average Family Size in Tega Cay is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Tega Cay
Average Household Size in Tega Cay is 2.7 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Tega Cay?
Per Capita income in Tega Cay is $62,042.
What is the Median Family Income in Tega Cay?
Median Family Income in Tega Cay is $144,157.
What is the Median Household income in Tega Cay?
Median Household Income in Tega Cay is $140,172.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Tega Cay?
Income or Wage Gap in Tega Cay is 55.4%.
Women in Tega Cay earn 44.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Tega Cay?
Inequality or Gini Index in Tega Cay is 0.36.
How Large is the Labor Force in Tega Cay?
There are 6,304 People in the Labor Forcein in Tega Cay.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Tega Cay?
64.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Tega Cay.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Tega Cay?
Unemployment Rate in Tega Cay is 1.3%.