Census ACS 2023 · 18 metrics compared
West Virginia vs South Carolina
West Virginia and South Carolina compared across 18 demographic and economic metrics. South Carolina leads in 11 of the comparable categories.
2
West Virginia wins
11
South Carolina wins
| Metric | West Virginia | South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,784,462 | 5,212,774 |
| Median Age | 42.7 | 40.1 |
| Median Household Income | $57,917 | $66,818 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,949 | $37,993 |
| Poverty Rate | 11.9% | 10.1% |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| Median Home Value | $155,600 | $236,700 |
| Median Rent | $850 | $1,126 |
| Homeownership Rate | 74.3% | 71.4% |
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 23.3% | 31.5% |
| High School+ | 88.6% | 89.6% |
| Work From Home | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Avg Commute (min) | 26.6 | 25.6 |
| White | 90.9% | 64.1% |
| Hispanic | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Black | 3.3% | 25.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Foreign Born | 29.8% | 39.7% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
West Virginia has a population of 1,784,462 compared to South Carolina's 5,212,774.
Across the metrics compared, West Virginia leads in 2 categories while South Carolina leads in 11. However, "better" depends on what matters most to you, income, cost of living, education, climate, and personal preferences all play a role.
All data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-Year estimates by the US Census Bureau.
Comparison based on American Community Survey 2023 5-Year estimates. Green highlighting indicates the "better" value where applicable (higher income is better, lower poverty is better, etc.). Race and ethnicity metrics are not highlighted as there is no "better" value.