The total population of South Carolina, United States is 5,142,750. The median age of the population of South Carolina, United States is 40.0 years. The median age for males is 38.5 years. The median age for females is 41.2 years. The chart shows the distribution of the population of South Carolina, United States by sex & age (gender & age demographics). Minnesota is next with a population of 5,695,292, followed by Colorado, which has a population of 5,770,790.
The chart shows the breakdown of the total population of South Carolina, United States by race and ethnicity (racial demographics), which is as follows: White: 63.00%; Black/African American: 25.59%; American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.20%; Asian: 1.65%; Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander: 0.05%; Some other race: 0.38%; Two or more races: 2.93%; Hispanic or Latino: 6.20%.
South Carolina, United States has a diversity score of 0.4674, which suggests a moderate level of diversity. There is diversity, but a few groups have larger proportions compared to others.
The median household income in South Carolina, United States in the past 12 months, in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars, was $63,623. The chart shows the distribution of household income by income level for the population of South Carolina, United States.
The chart shows the breakdown of the total population, 25 and older, of South Carolina, United States by educational attainment, which is as follows: Less than high school graduate: 10.67%; High school graduate (includes equivalency): 28.47%; Some college or associate's degree: 30.22%; Bachelor's Degree: 18.98%; Graduate or professional degree: 11.66%. 30.64% of the population, 25 and older, of South Carolina, United States has a Bachelor's degree or higher.
The chart shows the distribution of health insurance coverage status by sex by age for the population of South Carolina, United States. 10.44% of the population of South Carolina, United States has no health insurance coverage.
The chart shows the breakdown of the population of South Carolina by nativity and citizenship status in the United States. 97.11% of the population of South Carolina are United States citizens, including residents born in the United States, born in Puerto Rico or United States Island Areas, born abroad of American parent(s), or by naturalization. 2.37% of the population of South Carolina, United States are citizens by naturalization.
Note on the available American Community Survey (ACS) data sources:
The data and analysis of these topics is based on the
United States Census Bureau's
American Community Survey (ACS)
5-Year Estimates (current 2022 Edition). These estimates are also available for select geographies, depending on the size of the population, based on
ACS 1-Year Estimates or
ACS 1-Year Supplemental Estimates. The margin of error data is available for all reports.