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What are the demographics of South Carolina?

South Carolina has a population of 5,212,774 with a median age of 40.1. The racial composition is 64.1% White, 25.3% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 1.3% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS 5-Year estimates.

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Demographic composition shapes South Carolina's economy, politics, and culture. 39.7% of residents were born outside the US. 3150.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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South Carolina has a population of 5,212,774 with a median age of 40.1. The racial composition is 64.1% White, 25.3% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 1.3% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS 5-Year estimates.