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Lesslie, SC
Census-designated place in York County, South Carolina.
Population
3,077
Land area
6.1sq mi
People per sq mi
507
ZIP codes
0
Lesslie and its ZIP codes
Lesslie at a glance
- Lesslie is about 2.9 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $100,618 a year, 45% more than the South Carolina figure of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $258,400 and median rent is $780 a month.
Local data for Lesslie, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lesslie, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$100,618
Poverty rate
3.3%
Median home value
$258,400
Median rent
$780/mo
Homeownership
88.2%
Bachelor's or higher
20.7%
Median age
40.4
Average commute
27.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (507), German Americans (472), Scottish Americans (163).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for York County. PPP loans are for Lesslie.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,002
106,236 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,502
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.75B
FY 2026, $6,208 per person
How people get to work
Lesslie, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.6%
- Carpooled2.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle4.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.1%
- Worked from home12.9%
Average one-way commute: 27.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lesslie, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
645
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
383
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 33°F
42.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lesslie, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.2%
U.S. 33.3% +4.9 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.4%
U.S. 12.8% +0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.5%
U.S. 11.1% -0.6 pts
Cities near Lesslie
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CatawbaCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 10 |
| Rock HillCity | 6.1 mi | 44.5 |
| Van WyckTown | 6.4 mi | 10.4 |
| Fort MillTown | 8.4 mi | 19.6 |
| RiverviewCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 1.2 |
| Baxter VillageCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.4 |
| India HookCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.6 |
| Marvin, NCVillage | 10 mi | 6 |
| JAARS, NCCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| Tega CayCity | 12 mi | 4.6 |
| Waxhaw, NCTown | 12 mi | 12.2 |
| NewportCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 8 |
| RichburgTown | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| Fort LawnTown | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| Pineville, NCTown | 14 mi | 6.6 |
| LancasterCity | 14 mi | 7.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lesslie, SC in?
- Lesslie is in York County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Lesslie, SC?
- About 3,077 people live in Lesslie, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lesslie?
- Nearby places include Catawba (3.5 mi), Rock Hill (6.1 mi), Van Wyck (6.4 mi), Fort Mill (8.4 mi), Riverview (9.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023