South Carolina population between 2000 and 2024
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.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 4,024,082 | - | - |
| 2001 | 4,063,710 | 39,628 | 0.98% |
| 2002 | 4,105,003 | 41,293 | 1.02% |
| 2003 | 4,145,500 | 40,497 | 0.99% |
| 2004 | 4,203,469 | 57,969 | 1.40% |
| 2005 | 4,260,009 | 56,540 | 1.35% |
| 2006 | 4,344,416 | 84,407 | 1.98% |
| 2007 | 4,427,534 | 83,118 | 1.91% |
| 2008 | 4,508,413 | 80,879 | 1.83% |
| 2009 | 4,565,014 | 56,601 | 1.26% |
| 2010 | 4,635,846 | 70,832 | 1.55% |
| 2011 | 4,672,655 | 36,809 | 0.79% |
| 2012 | 4,719,027 | 46,372 | 0.99% |
| 2013 | 4,766,469 | 47,442 | 1.01% |
| 2014 | 4,826,858 | 60,389 | 1.27% |
| 2015 | 4,896,006 | 69,148 | 1.43% |
| 2016 | 4,963,031 | 67,025 | 1.37% |
| 2017 | 5,027,102 | 64,071 | 1.29% |
| 2018 | 5,091,702 | 64,600 | 1.29% |
| 2019 | 5,157,702 | 66,000 | 1.30% |
| 2020 | 5,132,249 | -25,453 | -0.49% |
| 2021 | 5,194,274 | 62,025 | 1.21% |
| 2022 | 5,287,935 | 93,661 | 1.80% |
| 2023 | 5,387,830 | 99,895 | 1.89% |
| 2024 | 5,478,831 | 91,001 | 1.69% |
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South Carolina population from 2000 to 2024
From 2000 to 2010, South Carolina's population increased by 611,764 (15.20%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, South Carolina's population increased by 496,403 (10.71%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.19% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2024, South Carolina's population increased by 346,582 (6.75%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 2.57%.
FIGURE 1
South Carolina's population from 2000 to 2024.
The estimated population at the end of 2024 was 5.48 million.
Between the year 2000 and 2024, South Carolina's population peaked in year 2024 at 5.48 million.
Between the year 2000 and 2024, South Carolina's population was lowest in year 2000 at 4.02 million.
South Carolina annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2024, i.e. 24 annual cycles, the population of South Carolina grew year by year for 23 years and declined for 1 years.
From 2000 to 2024, South Carolina had an average annual population growth rate of 1.51% per year. Overall the population grew 36.15% between 2000 and 2024.
FIGURE 2
South Carolina annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2024 was 1.51% per year.
From 2022 to 2023 South Carolina population grew the most, with an increase of 99,895 people (a 1.89% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 South Carolina population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 25,453 people (a 0.49% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is South Carolina population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, South Carolina's population increased by 190,896 between 2022 and 2024. The increase was 99,895 (increased) between 2022 and 2023; and increase of 91,001 (1.69%) between 2023 and 2024.
How has the population of South Carolina changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2014 and 2024, population of South Carolina increased by 651,973 (13.51%). The population was highest at 5.48 million in the year 2024 and lowest at 4.9 million in the year 2015. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 1.28%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)