Tega Cay
City in York County, South Carolina
Tega Cay is a city in York County, South Carolina, with 12,832 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 636 ft (194 m) above sea level. The nearest town is India Hook, 2.0 miles SW.
- 12,832residents (2020 Census)
- 636 ftelevation · 194 m
- 4.6 sq miland area · 11.8 km²
- 2,809 / sq mipopulation density
- 29708ZIP code
About Tega Cay
Tega Cay is a planned city in York County, South Carolina, United States, located west of Fort Mill and north of Rock Hill. It is a suburb of Charlotte, North Carolina. The population was recorded at 12,832 as of the 2020 U.S. Census.
Tega Cay is located on a peninsula along Lake Wylie, twenty miles south of Charlotte. The name Tega Cay allegedly comes from an unknown Polynesian language and means "Beautiful Peninsula", however, this is unconfirmed.
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Living in Tega Cay
- Median household income
- $142,000
- Median home value
- $529,200
- Median rent
- $1,408/mo
- Median age
- 41
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Tega Cay had 12,832 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 12,832 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,809 per sq mi (1,085 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Tega Cay at a glance
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
|---|---|
| County | York County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 12,832 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.57 sq mi (11.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 636 ft (194 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.0393° N, 81.0106° W |
| ZIP code | 29708 |
| Official website | tegacaysc.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4571417 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Tega Cay
- India Hook2.0 mi SW
- Baxter Village2.0 mi SE
- Riverview2.1 mi SE
- Fort Mill4.6 mi SE
- Newport5.0 mi SW
- Lake Wylie5.2 mi NW
- Rock Hill7.1 mi S
- Pineville, NC7.9 mi NE
- Lesslie11.3 mi S
- Marvin, NC11.3 mi E
- Belmont, NC12.7 mi N
- Clover12.9 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Tega Cay
What county is Tega Cay in?
Tega Cay is in York County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Tega Cay, SC?
12,832 people lived in Tega Cay at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Tega Cay, SC?
The ZIP code of Tega Cay is 29708.
What is the elevation of Tega Cay?
636 feet (194 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Tega Cay?
India Hook (2.0 mi), Baxter Village (2.0 mi), Riverview (2.1 mi), Fort Mill (4.6 mi), Newport (5.0 mi).
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