South Carolina
Maps & Population Facts

Population
5,084,127
Residents per Sq. Mi.
169
Labor Participaton
58.3%
Bachelor's or Higher
28.0%
Median Household Income
$50,570
Median Individual Income
$30,021
Median Individual Income(Full-time Workers Only)
$40,486

Housing Estimates

Median House Value
$161,800
Median Gross Rent
$848
Median Mortgage Payment
$1,195
Housing Units
2,284,820
People who reside in South Carolina live in:
Detached - Single Family Homes
63%
Apt, Condo, Other
37%
Analysis

South Carolina is the 23rd most populated state, despite being the 11th smallest by land area. South Carolina has a warm climate and attracts many tourists with its beaches and many golf courses. Myrtle Beach and Hilton Head are popular tourist destinations.

South Carolina has a population that is largely spread out between Charleston, Columbia and Greenville. South Carolina has a labor force participation rate that is one of the worst in the nation, but still has experienced large population growth since 2010 adding over 450,000 residents.

Income

Households in the state of South Carolina earn less money than the national median income, averaging 16% less per household.

Housing

South Carolina has a median house price of $161,800. The cost of owning a home in South Carolina is less than most states. The cost of renting in South Carolina is 16% less than the national average.

Percent Ranking
Renter Occupied Households 31% 37th
New Construction (Built after 2000) 27% 8th

Demographics

The median age in the state is 39. The age of the general population in South Carolina is comparable with other US states.

South Carolina ranks worse than average for having an educated population. The state has less college graduates per resident than most states.

Population
Map showing where the population resides in South Carolina
Household Income
Map depicting areas of South Carolina with a higher household income
Home Value
Map illustrating home values in South Carolina
Vacant Property (%)
Map of South Carolina showing the areas with a higher percentage of vacant property

Housing Data

Housing Comparison
South Carolina USA
Median Property Value 161,800 217,600
Median Mortgage Payment 1,195 1,513
Median Gross Rent 848 1,012
Property Vacancy 16.6% 12.6%
% Renters 31% 36%
Residents per Sq. Mi. 169 93
Personal Comparison
South Carolina USA
Median Household Income 50,570 60,336
Median Individual Income 30,021 33,646
Median Income (Full-Time) 40,486 46,881
Median Age 39.4 38.1
Labor Participation 58.3% 62.8%
Attained College Degree 28.0% 32.0%

Population Density Analysis

The land area of South Carolina is:
29X
the size of Rhode Island...
Visualization - Rhode Island
12%
...the size of Texas
Visualization - Texas
South Carolina is 130 times more dense than Alaska...
1.3
People per Square Mile
Visualization - Alaska
...and is 14% the density of New Jersey.
1,211
People per Square Mile
Visualization - New Jersey

Demographics

View South Carolina cities by:

Most Populated Cities

1. Greenville 284,828
2. Columbia 169,158
3. Goose Creek-Hanahan 133,101
4. Summerville 131,364
5. Spartanburg 121,185

Highest Household Income

1. Kiawah Island-Seabrook Island 120,078
2. Wando 91,129
3. Fort Mill 88,612
4. Mount Pleasant 87,668
5. Chapin 80,861

Highest Home Value

1. Kiawah Island-Seabrook Island 861,500
2. Charleston Central 477,200
3. Hilton Head Island 459,000
4. Mount Pleasant 419,100
5. Wando 386,200

Highest Gross Rent

1. Kiawah Island-Seabrook Island 2,096
2. Fort Jackson 1,678
3. Wando 1,532
4. Mount Pleasant 1,474
5. Blythewood 1,332
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