About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the South Carolina population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of South Carolina across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2024, the population of South Carolina was 5.48 million, a 1.69% increase year-by-year from 2023. Previously, in 2023, South Carolina population was 5.39 million, an increase of 1.89% compared to a population of 5.29 million in 2022. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2024, population of South Carolina increased by 1.45 million. In this period, the peak population was 5.48 million in the year 2024. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

• From 2000 to 2024

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2024)
• Population: The population for the specific year for the South Carolina is shown in this column.
• Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in South Carolina population for each year compared to the previous year.
• Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for South Carolina Population by Year. You can refer the same here

In 2023, **** percent of South Carolina residents were Black or African American. A further **** percent of the population were white, and * percent of South Carolina residents were of two or more races in that same year.

In 2023, about **** percent of the population in South Carolina was between the ages of 25 and 34 years old. A further **** percent of the population was between the ages of 35 and 44 years old in that same year.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of South Carolina by race. It includes the population of South Carolina across racial categories (excluding ethnicity) as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of South Carolina across relevant racial categories.

Key observations

The percent distribution of South Carolina population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 64.06% are white, 25.30% are Black or African American, 0.32% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.72% are Asian, 0.07% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 2.74% are some other race and 5.79% are multiracial.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Racial categories include:

• White
• Black or African American
• American Indian and Alaska Native
• Asian
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
• Some other race
• Two or more races (multiracial)

Variables / Data Columns

• Race: This column displays the racial categories (excluding ethnicity) for the South Carolina
• Population: The population of the racial category (excluding ethnicity) in the South Carolina is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each race as a proportion of South Carolina total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for South Carolina Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

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Chart and table of population level and growth rate for the state of South Carolina from 1900 to 2024.

In 2023, about **** million people lived in South Carolina. This was an increase from the previous year, when about **** million people lived in the state. In 1960, the resident population of South Carolina stood at about **** million people.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the South Carolina population by age. The dataset can be utilized to understand the age distribution and demographics of South Carolina.

Content

The dataset constitues the following three datasets

• South Carolina Age Group Population Dataset: A complete breakdown of South Carolina age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups
• South Carolina Age Cohorts Dataset: Children, Working Adults, and Seniors in South Carolina - Population and Percentage Analysis
• South Carolina Population Pyramid Dataset: Age Groups, Male and Female Population, and Total Population for Demographics Analysis

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the South Carolina population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for South Carolina. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of South Carolina by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in South Carolina.

Key observations

The largest age group in South Carolina was for the group of age 60 to 64 years years with a population of 357,526 (6.86%), according to the ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. At the same time, the smallest age group in South Carolina was the 85 years and over years with a population of 90,837 (1.74%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
• Population: The population for the specific age group in the South Carolina is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of South Carolina total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for South Carolina Population by Age. You can refer the same here

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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the South Carolina population pyramid, which represents the South Carolina population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

• Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for South Carolina, is 27.9.
• Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for South Carolina, is 29.0.
• Total dependency ratio for South Carolina is 56.9.
• Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for South Carolina is 3.4.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group for the South Carolina population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the South Carolina for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the South Carolina for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Total Population: The total population of the South Carolina for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for South Carolina Population by Age. You can refer the same here