South Carolina projected population growth from 2025 through 2035

South Carolina, the Palmetto State, is known for its rich history, beautiful beaches, and southern charm. From the historic streets of Charleston to the sandy shores of Hilton Head Island and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina offers a blend of coastal beauty and cultural richness. With a growing economy supported by industries such as tourism, manufacturing, and aerospace, South Carolina continues to attract individuals seeking a relaxed lifestyle and a strong sense of community.

South Carolina forecasted population

Aterio data team has developed an AI enhanced model that helps organizations understand the forecasted growth of population in South Carolina for years 2025 through 2035.

Population Growth Rate (Year over Year)

Population and year-over-year growth rate by year
YearPopulationGrowth rate
20205,118,252Not applicable
20215,194,2741.49%
20225,287,9351.80%
20235,387,8301.89%
20245,478,8311.69%
20255,566,2421.60%
20265,625,3541.06%
20275,686,5341.09%
20285,750,2561.12%
20295,816,0561.14%
20305,883,0611.15%
20315,937,6710.93%
20325,993,9300.95%
20336,050,9690.95%
20346,109,9340.97%
20356,170,6540.99%
Last update at Tue Sep 29 2026

Zip code level csv report on population forecast and economic development in South Carolina

Our team has created a comprehensive report on population forecast and economic development by zip code using our proprietary AI models.

Top 10 most populated cities in South Carolina

Our model provides a detailed 2025 through 2035 forecasted population growth for every city and zip code in South Carolina.

City

2020 census

2025 population

2030 population

2035 population

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Charleston150,599162,690182,541201,029View city insights, Charleston
Columbia136,805145,989150,215154,176View city insights, Columbia
North Charleston114,885128,105136,978145,077View city insights, North Charleston
Mount Pleasant90,98797,418104,027109,920View city insights, Mount Pleasant
Rock Hill74,36677,15683,73989,888View city insights, Rock Hill
Greenville71,11076,19286,27095,822View city insights, Greenville
Summerville50,84153,72558,83463,797View city insights, Summerville
Goose Creek45,97251,74257,47163,354View city insights, Goose Creek
Sumter43,48843,10142,39141,357View city insights, Sumter
Florence40,10940,88741,24341,336View city insights, Florence

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