Tega Cay, SC
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Tega Cay, South Carolina Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
10,834
Unemployment
3.6%
Poverty
0.2%
Median Home
$358,000
Median Income
$125,847
Tega Cay SnackAbility
9.5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
9/10
Housing
1
Affordability
1
Diversity
8
Safety
8
Amenities
8.5
Education
10
Commute
4
Tega Cay, SC Crime Report
230
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,947.0
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-17.01%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Tega Cay / 100k People |
South Carolina / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 230 | 1,947.0 | 3,251.8 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 5 | 42.3 | 530.7 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 10.5 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 59.8 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 16.9 | 420.3 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 225 | 1,904.7 | 2,721.1 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 15 | 127.0 | 448.0 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 210 | 1,777.7 | 1,991.0 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 0 | 0.0 | 282.1 | 246.0 |
Tega Cay, SC Cost Of Living
117
Tega Cay's Overall Cost Of Living
Tega Cay's Overall Cost Of Living
1.2x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Tega Cay | South Carolina | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 93 | 100 | |
| Services | 104 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 103 | 105 | 100 | |
| Health | 104 | 95 | 100 | |
| Housing | 159 | 80 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 103 | 94 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 96 | 105 | 100 | |
Tega Cay, SC Photos
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Rankings for Tega Cay in South Carolina
Map Of Tega Cay, SC
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Population over time in Tega Cay
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 10,834 | 8.8% |
| 2019 | 9,954 | 5.2% |
| 2018 | 9,464 | 4.9% |
| 2017 | 9,026 | 4.8% |
| 2016 | 8,609 | 4.7% |
| 2015 | 8,224 | 4.0% |
| 2014 | 7,911 | 4.2% |
| 2013 | 7,595 | 3.8% |
| 2012 | 7,320 | 4.4% |
| 2011 | 7,014 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Tega Cay
| Race | Tega Cay | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.6% | 63.4% | 60.1% |
| African American | 3.1% | 26.3% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 6.6% | 1.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 0.4% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 13.4% | 5.8% | 18.2% |
Gender in Tega Cay
| Gender | Tega Cay | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 51.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.4% | 48.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Tega Cay for adults over 25
| Education | Tega Cay | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 0.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 13.0% | 29.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 16.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 32.0% | 18.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 23.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 6.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Tega Cay, South Carolina
| Income | Tega Cay | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 0.6% | 7.4% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.0% | 4.8% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 0.6% | 9.9% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.9% | 10.2% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 5.3% | 13.5% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 9.1% | 18.2% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.7% | 12.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 30.9% | 13.4% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 17.5% | 5.2% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 19.4% | 5.1% | 8.3% |
