South Carolina Household Income Indicators (2024)

Median Income

$69,324

Total Households

2,117,989

High Earners ($150k+)

16.8%

Very Low (<$20k)

13.2%

South Carolina Household Income Distribution Chart

Income Distribution for
Figure 1: Percentage of households per income bracket in South Carolina (2024).

South Carolina Household Income Breakdown by Bracket

Economic ClassPercentage
Very Low <$20k13.2%
Low $20k-34k11.5%
Lower Middle $35k-49k11.9%
Middle $50k-74k17.0%
Upper Middle $75k-149k29.5%
High $150k+16.8%



Household Income FAQs for South Carolina

The median household income in South Carolina is $69,324.

In recent years, the median household income in South Carolina has increased by 57.8%.