Most residents in poverty, South Carolina counties

South Carolina counties with the most residents living below the poverty line, as of the 2024 American Community Survey. Ranked by number of people, not the poverty rate. This list covers the 46 counties in South Carolina that qualify, ranked against each other statewide. The median across all 46 is 9,705. Biggest climber in the top 100 since 2020: Marion County, SC, up 5 places to #26.