Tega Cay, SC
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Tega Cay, South Carolina Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
10,412
Unemployment
5.0%
Poverty
0.3%
Median Home
$331,100
Median Income
$130,918
Median Rent
$1,453
Tega Cay SnackAbility
9.5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
9
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
6
Safety
8.5
Amenities
8.5
Education
10
Commute
4
Tega Cay, SC Crime Report
169
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,492.7
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-39.73%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Tega Cay / 100k People |
South Carolina / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 169 | 1,492.7 | 3,451.6 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 5 | 44.2 | 511.3 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 9.0 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 8.8 | 64.0 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 4 | 35.3 | 390.5 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 164 | 1,448.5 | 2,940.3 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 1 | 8.8 | 533.4 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 162 | 1,430.8 | 2,116.1 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 1 | 8.8 | 290.8 | 219.9 |
Tega Cay, SC Cost Of Living
119
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 | 119 | 94 | 100 | |
| Services | 106 | 102 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 103 | 102 | 100 | |
| Health | 101 | 95 | 100 | |
| Housing | 158 | 80 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 94 | 90 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 95 | 107 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 10,412 | 4.6% |
| 2018 | 9,954 | 5.2% |
| 2017 | 9,464 | 4.9% |
| 2016 | 9,026 | 4.8% |
| 2015 | 8,609 | 4.7% |
| 2014 | 8,224 | 4.0% |
| 2013 | 7,911 | 4.2% |
| 2012 | 7,595 | 3.8% |
| 2011 | 7,320 | 4.4% |
| 2010 | 7,014 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Tega Cay
| Race | Tega Cay | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.2% | 63.7% | 60.7% |
| African American | 2.0% | 26.6% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 3.0% | 1.6% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 0.4% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 5.1% | 5.7% | 18.0% |
Gender in Tega Cay
| Gender | Tega Cay | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 51.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.1% | 48.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Tega Cay for adults over 25
| Education | Tega Cay | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 0.0% | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 12.0% | 29.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 10.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 37.0% | 18.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 19.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 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 | 0.8% | 7.4% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.0% | 5.1% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 0.7% | 10.4% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.1% | 10.5% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 5.2% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 11.7% | 18.2% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.9% | 12.5% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 28.4% | 12.7% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 17.8% | 4.8% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 21.3% | 4.6% | 7.7% |
