South Carolina Population Clock

South Carolina population

5,733,676

Population changes approximately every seconds

Annual population growth rate (2023 - 2024): 1.69%

Source: United States Census Bureau

About the population of South Carolina

According to the United States Census Bureau, the estimated population of South Carolina is 5,733,675, growing at an annual rate of 1.69%. That works out to a net change of approximately 249 people per day or 10 per hour.

The population change in South Carolina is driven by three components: approximately 57,999 births per year and 58,516 deaths per year, plus net migration. Together these components produce the overall growth rate of 1.69% per year.

Frequently asked questions

What is the current population of South Carolina?

The current population of South Carolina is approximately 5,733,675, growing at 1.69% per year.

How fast is the population of South Carolina changing?

By approximately 249 people per day, or 10 per hour.

Are more people being born than dying in South Carolina?

No. With approximately 57,999 births and 58,516 deaths per year, South Carolina has a natural population decrease of about 517 people annually.

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