South Carolina
StatePopulation: 5,373,555 (2023 estimate)
Demographic, economic, and housing data for South Carolina from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey. Figures cover the full state — drill into any county or city below for local breakdowns.
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Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024). Unemployment rate from BLS LAUS (more current).
Quick Facts — South Carolina
- What is the median household income in South Carolina?
- The median household income in South Carolina is $66,818 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in South Carolina?
- The poverty rate in South Carolina is 10.1% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in South Carolina?
- $236,700 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in South Carolina?
- The median gross rent in South Carolina is $1,126 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of South Carolina residents have a college degree?
- 31.5% of adults in South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
5,212,774
Median Income
$66,818
Median Home Value
$236,700
Poverty Rate
10.1%
Unemployment (Dec 2025)
4.8%
Median Age
40.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$13,619 (+25.6%)
Home Value:
+$74,400 (+45.8%)
Poverty Rate:
-0.8 pp (-7.3%)
Bachelor's+:
+3.4 pp (+12.1%)
Unemployment:
-0.8 pp (-13.8%)
Demographics
Total Population
5,212,774
Median Age
40.0
Female
51.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
White (non-Hisp.) 62.2%
Black 25.3%
Asian 1.7%
Two or More 5.8%
Other 2.7%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
0.5%
Chinese
0.3%
Filipino
0.3%
Vietnamese
0.2%
Korean
0.1%
Japanese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
3.3%
Puerto Rican
1.0%
Cuban
0.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$66,818
±$504
Per Capita Income
$93,429
Median Family Income
$83,579
Poverty Rate
10.1%
Child Poverty Rate
16.3%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
10.5%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
27.0%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
5.9%
$10–15k
4.0%
$15–25k
7.8%
$25–35k
8.0%
$35–50k
12.3%
$50–75k
17.2%
$75–100k
12.9%
$100–150k
16.1%
$150–200k
7.5%
$200k+
8.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
2,401,638
Owner-Occupied
71.4%
Renter-Occupied
28.6%
Vacancy Rate
13.8%
Median Home Value
$236,700
Median Gross Rent
$1,126
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
18.9%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
41.8%
Home Price Appreciation (FHFA HPI)
1-Year
+3.7%
5-Year
+64.1%
HPI (2025 Q4)
710.8
Source: FHFA House Price Index, base 1991 Q1 = 100.
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
8.4%
$50–100k
9.6%
$100–200k
10.5%
$200–300k
23.1%
$300–500k
22.1%
$500k–$1M
11.0%
$1M+
3.1%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
7.1%
$500–1k
32.2%
$1–1.5k
36.4%
$1.5–2k
15.8%
$2–2.5k
5.5%
$2.5–3.5k
1.5%
$3.5k+
1.5%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
5.7%
1 vehicle
32.2%
2 vehicles
38.7%
3+
23.4%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
64.3%
Single-fam. att.
3.5%
2–4 units
1.8%
5–19 units
4.2%
20+ units
5.4%
Mobile home
14.7%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
3.7%
1940–1969
2.7%
1970–1999
12.9%
2000–2009
18.3%
2010+
14.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
89.6%
Bachelor's or Higher
31.5%
Graduate Degree
12.0%
Some College / Associate
19.9%
Less Than High School
3.3%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
60.5%
Unemployment Rate
5.0%
Work from Home
10.0%
Self-Employed
5.8%
Government Workers
15.3%
Private For-Profit
78.7%
Industry
Edu/Health
22.1%
Manufacturing
13.4%
Retail
11.3%
Prof. Services
11.2%
Arts/Entmt.
9.4%
Construction
7.2%
Finance
6.1%
Transportation
5.5%
Public Admin
4.4%
Wholesale
2.2%
Information
1.5%
Agriculture
0.9%
Occupation
Management
38.3%
Sales
20.7%
Food Prep
16.6%
Production
15.3%
Construction
9.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
25.6 min
Drove Alone
77.9%
Carpool
8.4%
Public Transit
0.4%
Work from Home
10.0%
Walked
1.7%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
2,070,390
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
47.0%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
16.1%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
5.5%
5–9
6.0%
10–14
6.3%
15–19
6.6%
20–24
6.4%
25–34
12.9%
35–44
12.4%
45–54
12.2%
55–64
6.4%
65–74
6.9%
75–84
11.3%
85+
5.4%
Under 18: 21.6%
Working age (18–64): 78.4%
65 and over: 18.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
5.6%
Naturalized Citizen
44.5%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
3.0%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
52.5%
Asia
23.5%
Europe
16.4%
Africa
4.1%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
8.5%
With a Disability
14.4%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
90.0%
Uninsured
10.0%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
86.8%
Has a Computer
93.7%
Same House 1 Year Ago
86.9%
Moved from Abroad
0.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
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