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STATE · ADMITTED 1788 · 2000 CENSUS

South Carolina

4,012,012 residents · 46 counties · 475 cities · 1,323 census tracts
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South Carolina has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $37,082. Population has grown 15% since 1990. Median home value is $83,100.

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Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,012,012
+15%since 1990
from 3,486,703 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
133 / sq mi
+15%since 1990
from 116 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
35.4
+10%since 1990
from 32.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3.3M3.8M4.4M4.9M5.5M1990201020202024South Carolina
20245.3M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,082
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,256 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,795
+58%since 1990
from $11,897 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
14.1%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 15.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,100
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $60,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$510
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $376 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
72.2%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 69.9% in 1990
27.8% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−3%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in South Carolina on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic69.1%(2,407,683)
Black29.8%(1,040,010)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(28,334)
Asian0.6%(21,298)
Diversity Score55.4%(1,931,424)
2000
White, non-Hispanic66.1%(2,652,291)
Black29.4%(1,178,486)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(95,076)
Asian0.9%(35,568)
Diversity Score57.8%(2,319,805)
Diversity Score
58
+4%since 1990
from 55 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.4%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 16.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.3%
+8.0 ptssince 1990
from 68.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 5.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.1 min
−17%since 1990
from 19.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Section 02

Largest cities

1.Charleston159,423
2.Columbia147,035
3.North Charleston129,245
4.Mount Pleasant95,469
5.Rock Hill75,911
6.Greenville75,310
7.Summerville53,177
8.Goose Creek52,010
9.Greer50,007
10.Sumter43,094
11.Florence41,231
12.Myrtle Beach40,937
Frequently asked

How many people live in South Carolina?

South Carolina has about 4,012,012 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in South Carolina?

The typical household in South Carolina earns about $37,082 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Carolina expensive?

In South Carolina, the median home is worth about $83,100, and the typical rent is about $510 a month.

How educated are people in South Carolina?

About 20.4% of adults age 25 and over in South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Carolina?

About 14.1% of people in South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 525,309 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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Largest cities
CharlestonColumbiaNorth CharlestonMount PleasantRock HillGreenvilleSummervilleGoose Creek
All 46 counties
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Metro areas
GreenvilleCharlestonColumbiaMyrtle BeachSpartanburgHilton Head IslandFlorenceSumterGreenwoodSenecaOrangeburgMurrells Inlet
Rankings
Highest income cities in South CarolinaFastest growing citiesAll US state rankings

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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South Carolina (2000): demographics, income & housing data · CensusEasy