Census ACS 2023 · 46 counties
Richest Counties in South Carolina
Income varies significantly across South Carolina's 46 counties. Beaufort County leads with a median household income of $84,819. County-level income data reveals economic disparities within the state that statewide averages can mask — affluent suburban counties often have incomes 2-3x higher than rural counties in the same state. These differences affect school funding, public services, and quality of life.
Source: Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
| # | County | Median Income | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | York County | $83,060 | 288,559 |
| 2 | Williamsburg County | $43,471 | 30,517 |
| 3 | Union County | $41,200 | 26,990 |
| 4 | Sumter County | $55,990 | 104,853 |
| 5 | Spartanburg County | $64,195 | 338,096 |
| 6 | Saluda County | $52,957 | 18,958 |
| 7 | Richland County | $61,699 | 418,725 |
| 8 | Pickens County | $59,411 | 132,604 |
| 9 | Orangeburg County | $43,214 | 83,531 |
| 10 | Oconee County | $60,193 | 79,566 |
| 11 | Newberry County | $59,670 | 38,121 |
| 12 | McCormick County | $55,344 | 9,701 |
| 13 | Marlboro County | $36,293 | 26,285 |
| 14 | Marion County | $34,501 | 28,900 |
| 15 | Lexington County | $75,014 | 300,370 |
| 16 | Lee County | $44,145 | 16,330 |
| 17 | Laurens County | $55,517 | 67,904 |
| 18 | Lancaster County | $74,751 | 100,905 |
| 19 | Kershaw County | $64,343 | 66,924 |
| 20 | Jasper County | $63,503 | 30,658 |
| 21 | Horry County | $64,623 | 368,937 |
| 22 | Hampton County | $43,059 | 18,555 |
| 23 | Greenwood County | $50,635 | 69,329 |
| 24 | Greenville County | $74,624 | 537,575 |
| 25 | Georgetown County | $66,734 | 64,200 |
| 26 | Florence County | $56,650 | 136,921 |
| 27 | Fairfield County | $46,972 | 20,741 |
| 28 | Edgefield County | $67,092 | 26,508 |
| 29 | Dorchester County | $76,896 | 164,322 |
| 30 | Dillon County | $44,038 | 28,031 |
| 31 | Darlington County | $47,419 | 62,754 |
| 32 | Colleton County | $48,779 | 38,623 |
| 33 | Clarendon County | $48,887 | 31,037 |
| 34 | Chesterfield County | $47,620 | 43,575 |
| 35 | Chester County | $51,216 | 32,177 |
| 36 | Cherokee County | $49,047 | 56,299 |
| 37 | Charleston County | $84,320 | 414,711 |
| 38 | Calhoun County | $56,690 | 14,150 |
| 39 | Berkeley County | $82,327 | 238,723 |
| 40 | Beaufort County | $84,819 | 192,123 |
| 41 | Barnwell County | $41,800 | 20,565 |
| 42 | Bamberg County | $43,206 | 13,164 |
| 43 | Anderson County | $64,683 | 207,218 |
| 44 | Allendale County | $31,603 | 7,738 |
| 45 | Aiken County | $67,940 | 171,949 |
| 46 | Abbeville County | $52,112 | 24,352 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Beaufort County is the #1 ranked county in South Carolina by median household income, with a value of $84,819 according to Census ACS 2023 data.
South Carolina has 46 counties tracked in Census ACS 2023 data.
All data comes from the American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-Year estimates by the US Census Bureau.
Data from the American Community Survey 2023 5-Year estimates. Covers all counties in South Carolina.