Fort Mill is one of the fastest growing communities in South Carolina.  Fort Mill is located along the I-77 corridor just across the border from Charlotte, North Carolina. 

Named for a colonial British fort and a grist mill on Steele Creek, Fort Mill began as a Catawba Indian settlement and evolved into a textile mill community as Scottish-Irish settlers arrived.

Today, Fort Mill is home to approximately 35,000 residents and offers a school system that is rated among the best in the state of SC, lower property taxes compared to Charlotte-Mecklenburg, a convenient commute to uptown Charlotte and a number of thriving businesses and corporate offices all of which make Fort Mill a highly sought after community.

Development has flourished in the area in recent years, including the construction of single family homes.  Baxter Village and Sun City Carolina Lakes , two award winning communities in Fort Mill, are just a few examples of the quality developments that is currently taking place in York County, SC.

Fort Mill also offers southern hospitality, shopping and dining and plenty of recreational activities including Carowinds Amusement Park and Lake Wylie.

With so much to offer - no wonder Fort Mill is one of the most sought after communities in the area!

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Park of South Carolina's Olde English District, Fort Mill is the epitome of a sweet southern town. Be apart of the deep rooted heritage by exploring historic plantations, and witness re-enactments of South Carolina's most heroic revolutionary battles. Visit Confederate Park and see the only monument that honors slaves who fought on the Confederate side of the Civil War. With hometown charm, award winning communities, and active annual events, Fort Mill is the perfect southern town.

Town Sponsored Annual Events
Firing of the Canon 4th of July Celebration
Apple Harvest festival
Fall Festival
Summerfest
Fest- I - Fun weekend Festival
Downtown Live
Christmas Gift Basket an Caroling
Annual Benvenuti Italian Festival
Art on Main
Scarowinds Carowinds
Jerusalem in Lights

Just 20 minutes from Fort Mill, Lake Wylie is perfect for a day of fishing, boating, and other active water recreational sports. Enjoy the lovely lakeside experience with the entire family!

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Statistics for Fort Mill, South Carolina per the census of 2000:

Population: 7,857 people, 2,914 households, and 2,141 families

Population Makeup:  81.69% White, 15.99% African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.49% Asian, 0.70% from other races

31.1% under the age of 18
6.1% from 18 to 24
32.4% from 25 to 44
20.0% from 45 to 64
10.4% who were 65 years of age or older

Income Stats:
Household median income:$44,627
Males median income:$42,469
Females median income:$27,253

Fort Mill, South Carolina Schools

Fort Mill residents attend York County Schools.

Elementary schools include Fort Mill, Gold Hill, Orchard Park, Riverview, Springfield

Middle schools  include Fort Mill, Gold Hill, Springfield Middle

High schools include Fort Mill, Nation Ford High

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