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Overview| Population: | 4,407,709 | | Pop. Change: | 8% | | State: | South Carolina | | Metro Area: | Columbia, Charleston-North Charleston, ... 21 more | | County: | Greenville, Richland, ... 46 more | | City: | Columbia, Charleston, ... 368 more | | Zip Code: | 29483, 29484, ... 540 more |
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State Overview
As of 2009, South Carolina's population is 4,407,709 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 7.71 percent.
The median home cost in South Carolina is $122,490. Home appreciation the last year has been -3.70 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, South Carolina's cost of living is 12.98% Lower than the U.S. average.
South Carolina public schools spend $5,157 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 15 students per teacher in South Carolina.
The unemployment rate in South Carolina is 11.50 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Negative. South Carolina jobs have Decreased by 3.10 percent.
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People
The 2009 South Carolina, SC, population is 4,407,709. There are 144 people per square mile (population density).
Family in South Carolina, SC
The median age is 36.8. The US median is 37.6. 58.70% of people in South Carolina, SC, are married. 9.07% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.51 people. 21.74% of people are married, with children. 10.27% have children, but are single.
Race in South Carolina, SC
65.40% of people are white, 30.07% are black, 1.17% are asian, 0.35% are native american, and 2.36% claim 'Other'.
2.89% of the people in South Carolina, SC, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 97.11% are non-hispanic).
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Health
There are 121 physicians per 100,000 population in South Carolina, SC. The US average is 170.
South Carolina, SC Health Index
Air quality in South Carolina, SC is 58 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in South Carolina, SC is 52 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 82 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
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Economy
| Unemployment Rate | 11.50% | 8.50% |
| Recent Job Growth | -3.10% | -3.10% |
| Future Job Growth | 22.20% | 26.40% |
| Sales Taxes | 6.00% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 6.31% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $21,722 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $42,413 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 16.47% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 12.60% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 12.66% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 16.97% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 19.31% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 10.11% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 8.00% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 2.72% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 0.84% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.32% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 11.45% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 17.94% | 20.24% |
| Service | 14.61% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 25.25% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.58% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 11.44% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 18.74% | 14.44% |
The unemployment rate in South Carolina, SC, is 11.50%, with job growth of -3.10%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 22.20%.
South Carolina, SC Taxes
South Carolina, SC,sales tax rate is 6.00%. Income tax is 6.31%.
South Carolina, SC Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $21,722, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $42,413.
South Carolina Economy SperlingViews
re: Orangeburg County – Jobless for the Young and : So it not best to move to Orangeburg County then, I am going to be moving in the summer and i do not know what best city is best for my two children i have. If you can... (read more)Orangeburg County – Jobless for the Young and the : Orangeburg County currently has only a few jobs for it citizens. A lot of people have to travel to Columbia or other places to find work or work that pays decent wages.... (read more)The Bipolar State: South Carolina is beautiful. It is historical, has wonderful picturesque scenes of everything you could ever imagine, from beaches, to swamps, to... (read more)Have an opinion about South Carolina? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for South Carolina Click Here
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Housing
| Median Home Age | 24 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $122,490 | $202,300 |
| Home Appreciation | -3.70% | -4.60% |
| Homes Owned | 63.67% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 12.70% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 23.87% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $6.49 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 5.81% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 8.15% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 9.92% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 12.39% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 13.34% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 22.58% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.51% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 9.09% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 3.23% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 1.58% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 1.28% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.60% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 12.58% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 10.66% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 9.51% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 18.95% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 18.11% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 11.81% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 8.47% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 4.44% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 5.46% | 13.55% |
The median home value in South Carolina, SC, is $122,490. Home appreciation is -3.70% over the last year. The median age of South Carolina, SC, real estate is 24 years.
South Carolina, SC Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 23.87% of the South Carolina, SC, population. 12.70% of houses and apartments in South Carolina, SC, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
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South Carolina joining member: I am looking at this data for zipcode level... (read more)COLA Projection: As states beceome more "greedy" one can only assume prices (taxes) will increase.
VR,... (read more)SOUTH CAROLINA : We live in SC, it's a beautifcul state. The wildlife and the birds make it such a beautiful place to wake up to in the morning. Heck, when I hear the song birds, I want... (read more)Have an opinion about South Carolina? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for South Carolina Click Here
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Crime
South Carolina, SC, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 6. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
South Carolina, SC, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 5. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
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Where is it best to live in South Carolina : I know I pick crime, but I would like to know alot more in the catergory then just crime. I have two kids, one is four and the other is three months. I really need to... (read more)low crime rates and cost of living: I am thinking to move to live with my family.
any city or state in... (read more) A very red city in a very red state: I am a far left liberal. I've lived here for almost 40 years and I have only 2 friends. So keep that in mind when I tell you that South Carolina is as far right as any... (read more)Have an opinion about South Carolina? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for South Carolina Click Here
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Climate
South Carolina, SC, gets 48 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 1 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 101.
On average, there are 216 sunny days per year in South Carolina, SC. The July high is around 91 degrees. The January low is 33. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 32 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
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The Bipolar State: South Carolina is beautiful. It is historical, has wonderful picturesque scenes of everything you could ever imagine, from beaches, to swamps, to... (read more)The Weather is Nice: The weather here in South Carolina is usually very nice with warm winters and lots of... (read more)Best of the best!: South Carolina has the best climate in... (read more)Have an opinion about South Carolina? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for South Carolina Click Here
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Education
South Carolina, SC, schools spend $5,157 per student. There are 15 pupils per teacher, 586 students per librarian, and 432 children per counselor in South Carolina, SC schools.
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re: Not a place to raise children unless you plan : What area is not best for raising children at? I am going to be moving in the summer time to that area with my family. But i do not know which area is best for me to... (read more)Where We Live: We Live in orchard park new york an want to move south looking at Myrtle Beach... (read more)Not a place to raise children unless you plan to h: The public school system is a disgrace and many of the private schools aren't much better. Education is not valued... (read more)Have an opinion about South Carolina? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for South Carolina Click Here
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in South Carolina, SC, takes 26 minutes. 80% of commuters drive their own car alone. 14% carpool with others. 1% take mass transit and 2% work from home.
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re: Orangeburg County – Jobless for the Young and : So it not best to move to Orangeburg County then, I am going to be moving in the summer and i do not know what best city is best for my two children i have. If you can... (read more)The Bipolar State: South Carolina is beautiful. It is historical, has wonderful picturesque scenes of everything you could ever imagine, from beaches, to swamps, to... (read more)The Weather is Nice: The weather here in South Carolina is usually very nice with warm winters and lots of... (read more)Have an opinion about South Carolina? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for South Carolina Click Here
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means South Carolina, SC is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means South Carolina, SC is more expensive.
Overall, South Carolina, SC cost of living is 87.02.
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South Carolina joining member: I am looking at this data for zipcode level... (read more)COLA Projection: As states beceome more "greedy" one can only assume prices (taxes) will increase.
VR,... (read more)SOUTH CAROLINA : We live in SC, it's a beautifcul state. The wildlife and the birds make it such a beautiful place to wake up to in the morning. Heck, when I hear the song birds, I want... (read more)Have an opinion about South Carolina? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for South Carolina Click Here
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Religion
| Percent Religious | 47.55% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 3.46% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 40.83% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 0.52% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 23.34% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 1.32% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 3.23% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 1.64% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 7.72% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 3.58% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 1.89% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 0.28% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.43% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.14% | 0.54% |
47.55% of the people in South Carolina, SC are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 3.46% are Catholic; 40.83% are Protestant; 0.52% are LDS; 1.89% are another Christian faith; 0.28% in South Carolina, SC are Jewish; 0.43% are an eastern faith; 0.14% affilitates with Islam.
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re: Not a place to raise children unless you plan : What area is not best for raising children at? I am going to be moving in the summer time to that area with my family. But i do not know which area is best for me to... (read more)re: Great Family Upstate State - 7/23/2008: Where is the great family usstate located in south carolina? I am going to move to this area but i do not know which city is best for my family. Four year old and a... (read more)re: South Carolina - a great place to live! - 10/2: That is cool that South Carolina is delightful state to live in, I am going to be moving there in the summer, but i never been there before. I have two kids, four year... (read more)Have an opinion about South Carolina? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for South Carolina Click Here
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Voting
40.90% of the people in South Carolina, SC are registered as Democrats. 57.99% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 1.12%.
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A very red city in a very red state: I am a far left liberal. I've lived here for almost 40 years and I have only 2 friends. So keep that in mind when I tell you that South Carolina is as far right as any... (read more)Where is it best to live in South Carolina : I know I pick crime, but I would like to know alot more in the catergory then just crime. I have two kids, one is four and the other is three months. I really need to... (read more)low crime rates and cost of living: I am thinking to move to live with my family.
any city or state in... (read more)Have an opinion about South Carolina? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for South Carolina Click Here
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