South Carolina has a population of approximately 5,078,903 and experiences a population change rate of 26.59%. The population density is 169 / sq mi .

The median household income for South Carolina is $58,234, with 1,976,447 households and an average household size of 2.51.

The median value of a home in South Carolina is $259,900 with an appreciation rate of 21.60%. 59.78% of housing in the state is owned while 25.22% is rented.

The cost of living in South Carolina is 94.1 %.

The unemployment rate in South Carolina is 2.40%, and recent job growth is at 3.33%. Future job growth is projected at 42.74%.

The sales tax rate in South Carolina is 7.00%, while the income tax rate is 7.00% .

School expenditures in South Carolina are $14,391, and the school ratio is 14.4:1.

The average high temperature in July is 91.1 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 32.6 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 47.8 inches per year, with 1 inches of snow per year.