South Carolina population age distributions
A complete breakdown of South Carolina's age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups is listed in the table below.
| Age Group | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 287,868 | 5.52% |
| 5 to 9 years | 310,674 | 5.96% |
| 10 to 14 years | 328,945 | 6.31% |
| 15 to 19 years | 343,045 | 6.58% |
| 20 to 24 years | 331,868 | 6.37% |
| 25 to 29 years | 329,746 | 6.33% |
| 30 to 34 years | 341,896 | 6.56% |
| 35 to 39 years | 326,865 | 6.27% |
| 40 to 44 years | 320,527 | 6.15% |
| 45 to 49 years | 308,185 | 5.91% |
| 50 to 54 years | 326,305 | 6.26% |
| 55 to 59 years | 335,755 | 6.44% |
| 60 to 64 years | 357,526 | 6.86% |
| 65 to 69 years | 318,007 | 6.1% |
| 70 to 74 years | 271,953 | 5.22% |
| 75 to 79 years | 178,863 | 3.43% |
| 80 to 84 years | 103,909 | 1.99% |
| 85 years and over | 90,837 | 1.74% |
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South Carolina population by age group
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023
FIGURE 1
South Carolina population by age group.
The largest age group is 60 to 64 years with a population of 357,526 (6.86% of the total population).
The largest age group in South Carolina was for the group of age 60 to 64 years with a population of 357,526 (6.86%), according to the 2019-2023 American Community Survey.
At the same time, the smallest age group in South Carolina was the 85 years and over with a population of 90,837 (1.74%).
South Carolina population by age cohort
To better understand the age distribution of South Carolina's population, we divided it into the following 3 cohorts:
- Children : Under the age of 18 years
- Adults (working population): Between the age of 18 and 64 years
- Seniors: 65 years and above
FIGURE 2
South Carolina population by age cohort
The largest age group was 18 to 64 years with a population of 3.12 million (59.89% of the total population).
Key stats for each age cohort as per our analysis of U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey:
- South Carolina 's population under 18 was 21.62%, compared to the 22.16% nationwide.
- South Carolina's working population (between 18 and 64) was 59.89%, compared to 61% nationwide.
- South Carolina's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 18.48% as compared to 16.84% nationwide.
South Carolina population pyramid
Population pyramid for South Carolina is charted below using the estimates from U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. A wide base suggests population increase, narrow base indicates declining birth rates.
Key stats from our analysis of the South Carolina's population pyramid:
- 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.
FIGURE 3
South Carolina population pyramid
South Carolina population distrubution across age and gender. A wide base suggests population increase, narrow base indicates declining birth rates.
South Carolina population pyramid
Here's the South Carolina's male and female population across different age groups .
| Age Group | Population(Male) | Population(Female) | Total Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 147,716 | 140,152 | 287,868 |
| 5 to 9 years | 156,458 | 154,216 | 310,674 |
| 10 to 14 years | 169,258 | 159,687 | 328,945 |
| 15 to 19 years | 176,199 | 166,846 | 343,045 |
| 20 to 24 years | 169,245 | 162,623 | 331,868 |
| 25 to 29 years | 164,124 | 165,622 | 329,746 |
| 30 to 34 years | 166,193 | 175,703 | 341,896 |
| 35 to 39 years | 159,217 | 167,648 | 326,865 |
| 40 to 44 years | 157,808 | 162,719 | 320,527 |
| 45 to 49 years | 150,166 | 158,019 | 308,185 |
| 50 to 54 years | 158,918 | 167,387 | 326,305 |
| 55 to 59 years | 160,458 | 175,297 | 335,755 |
| 60 to 64 years | 169,409 | 188,117 | 357,526 |
| 65 to 69 years | 145,145 | 172,862 | 318,007 |
| 70 to 74 years | 127,970 | 143,983 | 271,953 |
| 75 to 79 years | 79,946 | 98,917 | 178,863 |
| 80 to 84 years | 45,431 | 58,478 | 103,909 |
| 85 years and over | 33,795 | 57,042 | 90,837 |
Things to know
What is the population of South Carolina under 18?
South Carolina's population under the age of 18 is 1.13 million, as per the latest U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey estimates. This population is 21.62% of the total resident population of South Carolina.
What is the aging population in South Carolina?
South Carolina's population aged 65 years and above was 963,569. As per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, this population is 18.48% of the entire population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates
