Population Data Downloads

Data used in the S.C. Population Estimates and Projections Dashboard and other relevant data can be downloaded below.  Use the links at the bottom of the page to find South Carolina vital records or explore other Census Bureau data products.  

   

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Vintage 2023 Postcensal Estimates - State and County
JULY 1, 2023 POPULATION ESTIMATE
5,373,555
South Carolina is the 23rd largest state in the country and grew by the fastest percent change in population from 2022 to 2023.
POPULATION OF GREENVILLE COUNTY
558,036
Greenville is the largest county in South Carolina, followed by Richland, Charleston, and Horry.
State/County Population Estimates:
Incorporated Places Estimates
Vintage 2023 Postcensal Estimates - Incorporated Places
POPULATION OF CITY OF CHARLESTON
155,369
Charleston is the largest incorporated place in South Carolina, followed by Columbia, North Charleston, and Mount Pleasant.
RFA Population Estimates and Projections - State and County
South Carolina's Projected Population in 2040
6,632,998
This would be an increase of over 1 million people from the current population.
State/County Population Projections:
As calculated by RFA using vintage 2023 census estimates

Note:

Population projections presented here are based on current trends and do not account for potential future developments or changes in policy, technology, or social behavior that could significantly alter these trends. Therefore, these projections should be interpreted as indicative rather than definitive, providing a possible scenario of population changes under existing conditions.

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Additional Resources

Population estimates for prior years can be found at Population and Housing Unit Estimates (census.gov).

For American Community Survey and other Census Bureau surveys and programs, please visit Census Bureau Data. 

South Carolina Vital Records are available here SCANDHEC Home Page.   

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