South Carolina is a state in the Southeast region of the United States, known for the Grand Strand beaches, historic Charleston, and Piedmont region. It has a population of 5,569,830, making it the 23rd most populated state in the country. The capital city is Columbia. South Carolina has a growing manufacturing and tourism sectors.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of South Carolina includes 64.06% White, 25.3% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
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Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,339,444 | 64.06% |
| Black or African American | 1,318,633 | 25.3% |
| Two or more races | 301,711 | 5.79% |
| Other race | 142,798 | 2.74% |
| Asian | 89,723 | 1.72% |
| Native American | 16,823 | 0.32% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 3,642 | 0.07% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
South Carolina's average per capita income is $45,979. Household income levels show a median of $66,818. The poverty rate stands at 14.19%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $101,798 | $129,688 |
| Families | $83,579 | $110,261 |
| Households | $66,818 | $92,833 |
| Non Families | $40,063 | $56,834 |
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Median Household Income
Poverty Rate
South Carolina’s growth largely concentrates along the coast and major urban areas, with Greenville County leading at 578,000 residents and growing 9.7% since 2020. Coastal regions show dramatic growth, with Horry County (Myrtle Beach) increasing 20.5% and Berkeley County up 19.1%. However, rural counties, particularly in the southern and eastern regions, face significant population losses, with Allendale County declining 8.4% and Lee County down 5.8%.