South Carolina

State

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2020 Population

5.09M

1.41% 1-year growth

US Senator

Lindsey Graham

Republican Party

US Senator

Tim Scott

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

39.7

0.761% 1-year increase

2018 Poverty Rate

16%

3.8% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$54,864

3.13% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$170,100

4.81% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

2.22M

1.39% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, South Carolina had a population of 5.09M people with a median age of 39.7 and a median household income of $54,864. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of South Carolina grew from 5.02M to 5.09M, a 1.41% increase and its median household income grew from $53,199 to $54,864, a 3.13% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in South Carolina are White (Non-Hispanic) (63.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (26.3%), White (Hispanic) (3.07%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.23%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.75%).

7.36% of the households in South Carolina reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.1% of the residents in South Carolina are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in South Carolina are University of South Carolina-Columbia (9,815 degrees awarded in 2020), Clemson University (7,207 degrees), and College of Charleston (2,549 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in South Carolina was $170,100, and the homeownership rate was 70.1%.

Most people in South Carolina drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.1 minutes. The average car ownership in South Carolina was 2 cars per household.

South Carolina borders Georgia and North Carolina.

About the photo: Sunset on Hilton Head Island

Photo by Lee Coursey

Population & Diversity

South Carolina is home to a population of 5.09M people, from which 97.1% are citizens. As of 2020, 5.17% of South Carolina residents were born outside of the country (263k people).

In 2020, there were 2.42 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (3.23M people) in South Carolina than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.34M Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 156k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in South Carolina are Spanish (221,714 households), German (12,601 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (11,894 households).

Population & Diversity

Population by Location

Sex

RACE/ETHNICITY

The 3 PUMAS with the highest resident population

North Charleston City PUMA, SC
226,338
Hilton Head Island, Bluffton Towns & Beaufort City PUMA, SC
219,249
Charleston City PUMA, SC
212,446

In 2020 there were 5,091,517 residents in South Carolina.

The Public Use Microdata Areas (PUMA) with the highest resident population were Carr 2-Carr 111 PUMA, PR (149,549 people), Carr 2 (Noroeste) PUMA, PR (115,778 people), and Carr 2-Carr 100 PUMA, PR (123,359 people).

The following map shows all of the states in South Carolina colored by the resident population.

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

2,622,789

Women

51.5%

2,468,728

Men

48.5%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 5,091,517 inhabitants, with 48.5% men, and 51.5% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

With the upper buttons you can add a filter by race.

Citizenship

97.1%

2020 Citizenship

97.1%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 97.1% of South Carolina residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in South Carolina was 97.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in South Carolina compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in South Carolina

White (Non-Hispanic)
3.23M ± 1.87k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.34M ± 3.49k
White (Hispanic)
156k ± 3.85k

5.83%

Hispanic Population

297k people

5.83% of the people in South Carolina are hispanic (297k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in South Carolina as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
62,463 ± 6,098 people
India
16,261 ± 3,126 people
Honduras
12,981 ± 2,794 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 62,463 South Carolina residents, followed by India with 16,261 and Honduras with 12,981.

Foreign-Born Population

5.17%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

263k people

5.03%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

253k people

As of 2020, 5.17% of South Carolina residents (263k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in South Carolina was 5.03%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in South Carolina compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
221,714 households (4.62%)
German
12,601 households (0.263%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
11,894 households (0.248%)

7.36% of the households in South Carolina reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in South Carolina was Spanish. 4.62% of the households in South Carolina reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
128,745 ± 2,367
Gulf War (2001-)
71,950 ± 1,941
Gulf War (1990s)
56,169 ± 1,940

South Carolina has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.79 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of South Carolina employs 2.22M people. The largest industries in South Carolina are Restaurants & Food Services (161,099 people), Elementary & secondary schools (138,610 people), and Construction (135,915 people), and the highest paying industries are Aerospace products & parts manufacturing ($168,476), Professional & commercial equipment & supplies merchant wholesalers ($96,750), and Not specified metal industries ($95,827).

Males in South Carolina have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $45,267. The income inequality in South Carolina (measured using the Gini index) is 0.462, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

1,085,069

Women

48.8%

1,137,741

Men

51.2%

The workforce of South Carolina in 2020 was 2,222,810 people, with 48.8% woman, and 51.2% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in South Carolina.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Workforce and Wage by Location

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

In 2020 there were 2,222,810 people working in South Carolina. The Public Use Microdata Areas (PUMA) that concentrated the largest workforce were Carr 2-Carr 111 PUMA, PR (38,236 people), Carr 2 (Noroeste) PUMA, PR (29,220 people), and Carr 2-Carr 100 PUMA, PR (29,330 people).

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in South Carolina colored by workforce or average wage.

With the upper buttons you can see the yearly change and add a filter by race.

Occupations

2.22M

2020 Value

1.39%

1 Year growth

± 1.39%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in South Carolina grew at a rate of 1.39%, from 2.19M employees to 2.22M employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in South Carolina, are Elementary & middle school teachers (56,277 people), Cashiers (55,049 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (53,585 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of South Carolina.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for South Carolina.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in South Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

2.22M

2020 Value

1.39%

1 Year growth

± 1.39%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in South Carolina grew at a rate of 1.39%, from 2.19M employees to 2.22M employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in South Carolina, are Restaurants & Food Services (161,099 people), Elementary & secondary schools (138,610 people), and Construction (135,915 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of South Carolina, though some of these residents may live in South Carolina and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,246

Median earning men ± $258

$29,974

Median earning women ± $283

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($59,749), Information ($54,265), and Wholesale Trade ($51,930).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($39,800), Public Administration ($39,657), and Wholesale Trade ($38,958).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for South Carolina.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in South Carolina. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in South Carolina.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

77,258
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
58,596
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
47,922
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$109M
Manufacturing
$56.6M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$37M
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from South Carolina to other states, or from other states to South Carolina.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound South Carolina product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $38.2B, followed by Plastics/rubber ($32.1B) and Machinery ($26.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound South Carolina products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for South Carolina.

$285B

2020 Value in South Carolina

$613B

Projected 2050 Value in South Carolina

115% growth

In 2020, total outbound South Carolina trade was $285B. This is expected to increase 115% to $613B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound South Carolina trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from South Carolina to other states, or from other states to South Carolina.

Most Common Trade Partners

North Carolina
$30.1B
Georgia
$22.4B
Texas
$13.2B

In 2020, the top outbound South Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was North Carolina with $30.1B, followed by Georgia with $22.4B and Texas and $13.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that South Carolina shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in South Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 55.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (43.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.11%).

The most partisan county was Allendale County, SC with 75.6% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott are the senators currently representing the state of South Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

South Carolina is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (55.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (43.4%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.11%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in South Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 55.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (43.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.11%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in South Carolina for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for South Carolina

55.1% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in South Carolina

Allendale County, SC
75.6% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
Pickens County, SC
74.6% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Oconee County, SC
73% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in South Carolina was Allendale County, SC with 75.6% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

The following map shows the counties in South Carolina colored by their party leaning.

Senators Elections

US Senators from South Carolina

Lindsey Graham

Senator from South Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2003

Tim Scott

Senator from South Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2013
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Jim DeMint.

Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott are the senators currently representing South Carolina.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in South Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from South Carolina

South Carolina is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for South Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in South Carolina awarded 58,613 degrees. The student population of South Carolina in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 94,303 male students and 143,808 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in South Carolina are White (39,029 and 68.3%), followed by Black or African American (10,916 and 19.1%), Hispanic or Latino (2,816 and 4.93%), and Two or More Races (1,826 and 3.2%).

The largest universities in South Carolina by number of degrees awarded are University of South Carolina-Columbia (9,815 and 16.7%), Clemson University (7,207 and 12.3%), and College of Charleston (2,549 and 4.35%).

The most popular majors in South Carolina are Liberal Arts & Sciences (5,418 and 9.24%), General Business Administration & Management (3,702 and 6.32%), and Registered Nursing (3,047 and 5.2%).

The median tuition costs in South Carolina are $20,961 for private four year colleges, and $10,954 and $22,050 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in South Carolina, the percentage of applicants admitted was 67.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 21.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 238,111 (39.6% men and 60.4% women).

The map shows the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

The line chart below shows the annual evolution of the indicator by gender.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2020 there were 238,111 students enrolled in South Carolina, 39.6% men and 60.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 145,870 records, of which 58.5% were women and 41.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
1,545 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
2,395 degree-majors awarded
General Biological Sciences
1,577 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in South Carolina was Registered Nursing with 1,545 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in South Carolina according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of South Carolina-Columbia
9,815 degrees awarded
Clemson University
7,207 degrees awarded
College of Charleston
2,549 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of South Carolina-Columbia with 9,815 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 23,765 men were awarded degrees from institutions in South Carolina, which is 0.682 times less than the 34,848 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 39,029 degrees mean that there were 3.58 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 10,916 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($20,961) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($1,923) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2020, 0.763% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.689% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of South Carolina in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (1.19M), Some college (911k), and Bachelors Degree (677k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in South Carolina was $170,100 in 2020, which is 0.74 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $162,300 to $170,100, a 4.81% increase. The homeownership rate in South Carolina is 70.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in South Carolina have an average commute time of 25.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in South Carolina is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in South Carolina is $54,864. In 2020, the county with the highest Median Household Income in South Carolina was Beaufort County, SC with a value of $71,430, followed by York County, SC and Charleston County, SC, with respective values of $68,555 and $67,182.

In 2021, 14.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in South Carolina. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 0.767%.

Housing

Property

$170,100

Median Property Value 2020

±$818

$1.38M

Median Property Taxes

±$9,308

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In South Carolina the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in South Carolina compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

70.1%

Homeownership

2020

68.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 70.1% of the housing units in South Carolina were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 69.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in South Carolina compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in South Carolina was Beaufort County, SC with a value of $71,430, followed by York County, SC and Charleston County, SC, with respective values of $68,555 and $67,182.

The following map shows all of the counties in South Carolina colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$54,864

Median Household Income

± $343

1.96M

Number of Households

± 11,864

In 2020, the median household income of the 1.96M households in South Carolina grew to $54,864 from the previous year's value of $53,199.

The following chart displays the households in South Carolina distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.462

2020 Wage GINI in South Carolina

0.461

2019 Wage GINI in South Carolina

In 2020, the income inequality in South Carolina was 0.462 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.305% growth from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for South Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in South Carolina in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in South Carolina across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2018

Drove Alone (82.4%)
Carpooled (9.4%)
Worked At Home (4.15%)

In 2018, 82.4% of workers in South Carolina drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.4%) and those who worked at home (4.15%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

25.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in South Carolina have a shorter commute time (25.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2% of the workforce in South Carolina have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in South Carolina compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in South Carolina distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in South Carolina have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2021, 14.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in South Carolina. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 0.767%.

The map show the severe housing problems rate in the counties of California. The graph underneath the paragraph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

16% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in South Carolina (771k out of 4.81M people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in South Carolina is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2021, 19.9% of the children was living in poverty in South Carolina. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 6.9%.

The map show the children in poverty rate in the counties of California. The graph underneath the paragraph shows the trend of the percentage of children in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2021, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 500 in South Carolina. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 115 per 100,000 population.

The following map shows the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

The graph underneath the paragraph shows the trend of the indicator in South Carolina.

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Health

89.6% of the population of South Carolina has health coverage, with 43.6% on employee plans, 16% on Medicaid, 13% on Medicare, 14.5% on non-group plans, and 2.53% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in South Carolina was $7,311 in 2014. This is a 4.15% increase from the previous year ($7,020).

Primary care physicians in South Carolina see 1494 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.267% decrease from the previous year (1498 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1767 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 546 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in South Carolina, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,494 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in South Carolina

Primary care physicians in South Carolina see an average of 1,494 patients per year. This represents a 0.267% decrease from the previous year (1,498 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in South Carolina in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for South Carolina.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of South Carolina across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.5% under 18 years, 20.5% between 18 and 34 years, 38.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.2% were men and 52.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

10.4%

Uninsured

43.6%

Employer Coverage

16%

Medicaid

13%

Medicare

14.5%

Non-Group

2.53%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in South Carolina declined by 0.706% from 10.5% to 10.4%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in South Carolina changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2021, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 59.8 in South Carolina.

The map shows the distribution of the indicator in the counties of South Carolina and the graphic underneath the paragraph shows the trend of the indicator in South Carolina.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2021, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 34% in South Carolina.

The map shows the distribution of the indicator in the counties of South Carolina and the graphic underneath the paragraph shows the trend of the indicator in South Carolina.

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Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2021, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 12.7% in South Carolina.

The map shows the distribution of the indicator in the counties of South Carolina and the graphic underneath the paragraph shows the trend of the indicator in South Carolina.

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