South Carolina Demographics & Local Data
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State Snapshot
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | South Carolina | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,341,662 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 166.9 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.07% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 40.1 | 37.1 |
| Households | 2,071,127 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
South Carolina has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | South Carolina | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $66,957 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.21% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.9% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | South Carolina | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $224,357 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,126 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 71.4% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM , followed by 07:30 AM – 07:59 AM .
| Metric | South Carolina | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 22.2 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 10.0% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
South Carolina has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | South Carolina | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.2% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.45 | 2.54 |
Health
South Carolina has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | South Carolina | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 75.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 19.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 21.5% | 19.0% |