York County, South Carolina

county in South Carolina, United States

York County is a county located in the north-central section of the U.S. state of South Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 226,073.[1] Its county seat is York, South Carolina,[2] and its largest city is Rock Hill.

York County
York County Courthouse
York County Courthouse
Map of South Carolina highlighting York County
Location within the U.S. state of South Carolina
Map of the United States highlighting South Carolina
South Carolina's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 34°58′N 81°11′W / 34.97°N 81.18°W / 34.97; -81.18
Country United States
State South Carolina
Founded1785
SeatYork
Largest cityRock Hill
Area
 • Total696 sq mi (1,800 km2)
 • Land681 sq mi (1,760 km2)
 • Water15 sq mi (40 km2)  2.2%%
Population
 • Estimate 
(2015)
251,195
 • Density332/sq mi (128/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district5th
Websitewww.yorkcountygov.com

ReferencesEdit

  1. "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 23, 2011. Retrieved November 25, 2013.
  2. "York County, South Carolina". Retrieved 3 February 2016.