South Carolina

South Carolina is home to 5.30 million people. 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The median household income is $69,324.

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MeasureValueYearSource
Population5,296,2252024Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates
Median household income$69,3242024Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates
Below poverty line14.1%2024Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates
Children in poverty19.4%2024Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates
No health insurance9.6%2024Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates
Bachelor's degree or higher32.1%2024Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates
Median home value$259,0002024Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates
Median gross rent$1,1802024Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates
Renters paying 30%+ of income52.1%2024Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates
Foreign-born5.8%2024Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates
Median age40.2 years2024Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Counties in South Carolina