South Carolina Population & Demographics
South Carolina has a population of 5,212,774, ranking #23 among US states. The median household income is $66,818 and the median age is 40.1.
US states by population — South Carolina is #23
5,212,774
Population
#23
By Population
$66,818
Median Income
40.1
Median Age
Age Distribution
Male: 48.7% · Female: 51.3%
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 64.1% |
| Black or African American | 25.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.3% |
Economy & Income
$66,818
Median Household Income
$37,993
Per Capita Income
10.1%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
$92,833
Mean Household Income
56.6%
Employment Rate
Education
89.6%
High School Graduate+
31.5%
Bachelor's Degree+
Housing
$236,700
Median Home Value
$1,126
Median Rent
2,401,638
Total Housing Units
71.4%
Owner-Occupied
28.6%
Renter-Occupied
13.8%
Vacant
Commute
0.4%
Drive Alone
1.7%
Carpool
10.0%
Work From Home
25.6 min
Avg Commute
Largest Cities in South Carolina
| # | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charleston city | 152,014 | $90,038 | $469,100 |
| 2 | Columbia city | 138,019 | $55,653 | $243,500 |
| 3 | North Charleston city | 117,460 | $62,789 | $267,700 |
| 4 | Mount Pleasant town | 92,662 | $121,364 | $667,100 |
| 5 | Rock Hill city | 74,769 | $64,770 | $267,400 |
| 6 | Greenville city | 71,755 | $68,460 | $453,300 |
| 7 | Summerville town | 51,262 | $78,621 | $295,700 |
| 8 | Goose Creek city | 46,964 | $87,437 | $279,500 |
| 9 | Sumter city | 43,065 | $53,071 | $188,400 |
| 10 | Florence city | 40,205 | $56,433 | $189,800 |
| 11 | Greer city | 39,191 | $80,030 | $264,300 |
| 12 | Spartanburg city | 38,578 | $51,193 | $185,300 |
| 13 | Hilton Head Island town | 37,805 | $96,715 | $652,100 |
| 14 | Myrtle Beach city | 37,214 | $53,679 | $347,700 |
| 15 | Aiken city | 32,334 | $69,837 | $261,800 |
| 16 | Bluffton town | 31,323 | $105,463 | $444,500 |
| 17 | Anderson city | 29,563 | $44,321 | $199,600 |
| 18 | Fort Mill town | 28,281 | $127,537 | $457,000 |
| 19 | Carolina Forest Cdp | 26,373 | $70,647 | $298,700 |
| 20 | Conway city | 26,082 | $54,841 | $236,300 |
Counties in South Carolina
| # | County | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greenville County | 537,575 | $74,624 |
| 2 | Richland County | 418,725 | $61,699 |
| 3 | Charleston County | 414,711 | $84,320 |
| 4 | Horry County | 368,937 | $64,623 |
| 5 | Spartanburg County | 338,096 | $64,195 |
| 6 | Lexington County | 300,370 | $75,014 |
| 7 | York County | 288,559 | $83,060 |
| 8 | Berkeley County | 238,723 | $82,327 |
| 9 | Anderson County | 207,218 | $64,683 |
| 10 | Beaufort County | 192,123 | $84,819 |
| 11 | Aiken County | 171,949 | $67,940 |
| 12 | Dorchester County | 164,322 | $76,896 |
| 13 | Florence County | 136,921 | $56,650 |
| 14 | Pickens County | 132,604 | $59,411 |
| 15 | Sumter County | 104,853 | $55,990 |
| 16 | Lancaster County | 100,905 | $74,751 |
| 17 | Orangeburg County | 83,531 | $43,214 |
| 18 | Oconee County | 79,566 | $60,193 |
| 19 | Greenwood County | 69,329 | $50,635 |
| 20 | Laurens County | 67,904 | $55,517 |
Frequently Asked Questions
South Carolina has a population of 5,212,774 according to the Census ACS 2023 5-Year estimates, making it the #23 most populated state.
The median household income in South Carolina is $66,818, with a per capita income of $37,993. 10.1% of the population lives below the poverty level.
South Carolina is 64.1% White, 25.3% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 1.3% Hispanic/Latino.
Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates. The ACS surveys approximately 3.5 million households annually. Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.