South Carolina
SC · 46 counties · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
Key Statistics
At a Glance
Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Highest Income Counties in South Carolina
| # | County | Median Income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | York County | $89,095 |
| 2 | Charleston County | $88,494 |
| 3 | Beaufort County | $86,573 |
| 4 | Berkeley County | $84,358 |
| 5 | Lancaster County | $78,869 |
| 6 | Dorchester County | $78,198 |
| 7 | Lexington County | $77,408 |
| 8 | Greenville County | $76,932 |
| 9 | Edgefield County | $73,029 |
| 10 | Aiken County | $70,609 |
Lowest Income Counties in South Carolina
| # | County | Median Income |
|---|---|---|
| 46 | Allendale County | $32,328 |
| 45 | Marlboro County | $34,301 |
| 44 | Marion County | $36,301 |
| 43 | Union County | $41,621 |
| 42 | Bamberg County | $44,370 |
| 41 | Hampton County | $44,711 |
| 40 | Lee County | $44,760 |
| 39 | Orangeburg County | $45,675 |
| 38 | Williamsburg County | $46,213 |
| 37 | Dillon County | $46,605 |
About South Carolina
South Carolina has a total population of 5,296,225, making it the 23rd most populous state in the United States. The state comprises 46 counties.
The median household income in South Carolina is $69,324, ranking 43rd among all states and territories. The poverty rate is 14.1% and the unemployment rate stands at 4.8%.
Housing in South Carolina has a median home value of $259,000 with a homeownership rate of 71.9%. Renters pay a median gross rent of $1,180 per month.
All data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates for 2024. Values are estimates and subject to margin of error.
All Counties in South Carolina
Abbeville County Aiken County Allendale County Anderson County Bamberg County Barnwell County Beaufort County Berkeley County Calhoun County Charleston County Cherokee County Chester County Chesterfield County Clarendon County Colleton County Darlington County Dillon County Dorchester County Edgefield County Fairfield County Florence County Georgetown County Greenville County Greenwood County Hampton County Horry County Jasper County Kershaw County Lancaster County Laurens County Lee County Lexington County Marion County Marlboro County McCormick County Newberry County Oconee County Orangeburg County Pickens County Richland County Saluda County Spartanburg County Sumter County Union County Williamsburg County York County