Lake Wylie
Census-designated place in York County, South Carolina
Lake Wylie is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in York County, South Carolina, with 13,655 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 600 ft (183 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Tega Cay, 5.2 miles SE.
- 13,655residents (2020 Census)
- 600 ftelevation · 183 m
- 7.9 sq miland area · 20.5 km²
- 1,725 / sq mipopulation density
- 28278ZIP code
About Lake Wylie
Lake Wylie is a census-designated place (CDP) in York County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 8,841 at the 2010 census. Lake Wylie is located on a peninsula along the shore of Lake Wylie, a reservoir that was named for Dr. W. Gil Wylie in 1960. It is a suburb of Charlotte, North Carolina.
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Living in Lake Wylie
- Median household income
- $112,097
- Median home value
- $485,600
- Median rent
- $1,710/mo
- Median age
- 38.2
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Lake Wylie had 13,655 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 13,655 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,725 per sq mi (666 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lake Wylie at a glance
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
|---|---|
| County | York County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 13,655 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.91 sq mi (20.5 km²) |
| Water area | 2.72 sq mi (7.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 600 ft (183 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.0990° N, 81.0679° W |
| ZIP code | 28278 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4539785 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lake Wylie
- Tega Cay5.2 mi SE
- India Hook6.3 mi S
- Baxter Village7.1 mi SE
- Newport7.1 mi S
- Riverview7.4 mi SE
- Belmont, NC8.6 mi N
- Clover8.7 mi W
- Cramerton, NC8.8 mi N
- Fort Mill9.7 mi SE
- Pineville, NC10.2 mi E
- McAdenville, NC11.5 mi N
- Rock Hill11.5 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lake Wylie
What county is Lake Wylie in?
Lake Wylie is in York County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Lake Wylie, SC?
13,655 people lived in Lake Wylie at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lake Wylie, SC?
The ZIP code of Lake Wylie is 28278.
What is the elevation of Lake Wylie?
600 feet (183 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lake Wylie?
Tega Cay (5.2 mi), India Hook (6.3 mi), Baxter Village (7.1 mi), Newport (7.1 mi), Riverview (7.4 mi).
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