South Carolina Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work
What is the population of South Carolina?
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There are 5,142,750 residents in South Carolina, with a median age of 40. Of this, 48.81% are males and 51.19% are females. US-born citizens make up 93.55% of the resident pool in South Carolina, while non-US-born citizens account for 3.56%. Additionally, 2.89% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 4,404,582 people in South Carolina currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 4,404,582 people in South Carolina currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 5,142,750 | 1.3% |
| Male Population | 2,510,019 | 1.4% |
| Female Population | 2,632,731 | 1.1% |
Male population 48.81%
Female population 51.19%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 40 | 0.5% |
| Citizen US Born | 4,811,232 | 1.2% |
| Citizen not US Born | 183,062 | 4.5% |
| Not Citizen | 148,456 | 0.6% |
Citizen US Born 93.55%
Citizen not US Born 3.56%
Not Citizen 2.89%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 20,958 | 2.0% |
| Moved from Same County | 311,749 | -3.5% |
| Moved from Same State | 165,417 | 3.3% |
| Moved from Different State | 188,054 | 5.8% |
| Same House as Last Year | 4,404,582 | 1.4% |
Moved from Abroad 0.41%
Moved from Same County 6.12%
Moved from Same State 3.25%
Moved from Different State 3.69%
Same House as Last Year 86.52%
What are the employment statistics in South Carolina?
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White-collar workers make up 75.33% of the working population in South Carolina, while blue-collar employees account for 24.67%. There are also 230,070 entrepreneurs in South Carolina (9.78% of the workforce); 1,608,931 workers employed in private companies (68.41%); and 358,447 people working in governmental institutions (15.24%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 1,771,684 | 1.9% |
| Blue Collar | 580,065 | 1.0% |
White Collar 75.33%
Blue Collar 24.67%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 230,070 | 3.5% |
| Private Companies | 1,608,931 | 0.9% |
| Governmental Workers | 358,447 | 3.5% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 154,301 | 3.0% |
Self Employees 9.78%
Private Companies 68.41%
Governmental Workers 15.24%
Not for Profit Companies 6.56%
How many households are there in South Carolina?
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There are a total of 2,023,085 households in South Carolina, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 65.16% of these South Carolina households, while non-family units account for the remaining 34.84%. Additionally, 28.71% of households have children and 71.29% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 2,023,085 | 2.4% |
| Average People Per Household | 2 | -1.6% |
| Family Households | 1,318,317 | 2.0% |
| Non-family Households | 704,768 | 3.1% |
Family Households 65.16%
Non-family Households 34.84%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 580,739 | 1.5% |
| Households without Children | 1,442,346 | 2.7% |
Households with Children 28.71%
Households without Children 71.29%
What are the median and average incomes in South Carolina?
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The average annual household income in South Carolina is $88,488, while the median household income sits at $63,623 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $70,352, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $74,496. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $36,594 and $50,258, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $88,488 | 9.1% |
| Median Household Income | $63,623 | 9.2% |
| People below Poverty Level | 705,615 | 0.1% |
| People above Poverty Level | 4,246,254 | 1.4% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in South Carolina?
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There are 2,362,253 housing units in South Carolina, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1990. Of the 2,023,085 occupied housing units in South Carolina, 70.91% are owner-occupied, while 29.09% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 57.87% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $243,700. In general, housing costs reach $996 per month in South Carolina.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 57.87% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $243,700. In general, housing costs reach $996 per month in South Carolina.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 2,362,253 | 1.6% |
| Median Year Built | 1990 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 90,747 | -1.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 64,176 | -1.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 148,834 | -0.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 196,957 | -0.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 316,478 | -2.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 356,753 | -0.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 417,573 | -2.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 437,091 | 1.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 309,140 | 14.1% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 24,504 | 216.7% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,023,085 | 2.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 1,434,662 | 3.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 588,423 | 0.3% |
Owner Occupied 70.91%
Renter Occupied 29.09%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 830,217 | 3.0% |
| Without Mortgage | 604,445 | 3.5% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $243,700 | 17.5% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $167,400 | 14.6% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $996 | 7.8% |
With Mortgage 57.87%
Without Mortgage 42.13%
What is the level of education in South Carolina?
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Approximately 37.09% of the population in South Carolina holds a high school degree (that's 1,498,116 residents), while 22.28% have attained a college certificate (1,073,793 locals) and 17.86% have a bachelor's degree (721,231 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 121,620 | -4.5% |
| Some High School | 1,498,116 | 0.8% |
| Some College | 1,073,793 | 1.4% |
| Associate Degree | 380,056 | 2.1% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 721,231 | 3.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 417,788 | 5.7% |
No High School 3.01%
Some High School 37.09%
Some College 22.28%
Associate Degree 9.41%
Bachelor's Degree 17.86%
Graduate Degree 10.34%
What is the marital status of South Carolina residents?
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A total of 1,382,390 people in South Carolina have never been married (which represents 32.67% of the total population), while 2,127,002 of them are wedded (50.26%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 101,970 (2.41%) and 445,399 (10.52%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 1,382,390 | 2.0% |
| Married | 2,127,002 | 1.5% |
| Separated | 101,970 | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 277,159 | 3.2% |
| Divorced | 445,399 | 0.9% |
Never Married 32.67%
Married 50.26%
Separated 2.41%
Widowed 6.55%
Divorced 10.52%
What are the most common means of transportation in South Carolina?
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The top three means of transportation people in South Carolina use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 2,054,490 residents commute by car, 41,383 prefer going to work by walking and 9,303 by bus or trolley bus.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 2,054,490 | 0.1% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 9,303 | -0.5% |
| Subway or Elevated | 268 | N/A |
| Railroad | 321 | -15.8% |
| Ferryboat | 487 | -18.1% |
| Bicycle | 4,928 | 5.5% |
| Motorcycle | 2,388 | 0.2% |
| TaxiCab | 4,244 | 20.1% |
| Walk | 41,383 | -3.3% |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.