South Carolina population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of South Carolina increased by 1.35 million. In this period, the peak population was 5.37 million in the year 2023. 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 | 5,132,151 | -25,551 | -0.50% |
| 2021 | 5,193,848 | 61,697 | 1.20% |
| 2022 | 5,282,955 | 89,107 | 1.72% |
| 2023 | 5,373,555 | 90,600 | 1.71% |
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South Carolina population from 2000 to 2023
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 496,305 (10.71%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, South Carolina's population increased by 241,404 (4.70%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
South Carolina's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 5.37 million.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, South Carolina's population peaked in year 2023 at 5.37 million.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, South Carolina's population was lowest in year 2000 at 4.02 million.
South Carolina annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of South Carolina grew year by year for 22 years and declined for 1 years.
From 2000 to 2023, South Carolina had an average annual population growth rate of 1.46% per year. Overall the population grew 33.53% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
South Carolina annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 1.46% per year.
From 2022 to 2023 South Carolina population grew the most, with an increase of 90,600 people (a 1.71% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 South Carolina population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 25,551 people (a 0.50% 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 179,707 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 89,107 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 90,600 (1.71%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of South Carolina changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of South Carolina increased by 607,086 (12.74%). The population was highest at 5.37 million in the year 2023 and lowest at 4.83 million in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 1.21%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)