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.

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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)

5,000,0005,200,0005,400,0005,600,0005,800,0006,000,0006,200,0000.00%0.50%1.00%1.50%2.00%2020202120222023202420252026202720282029203020312032203320342035

2020

Population

5,118,252

Growth

0.00%

2021

Population

5,194,274

Growth

1.49%

2022

Population

5,287,935

Growth

1.80%

2023

Population

5,387,830

Growth

1.89%

2024

Population

5,478,831

Growth

1.69%

2025

Population

5,565,723

Growth

1.59%

2026

Population

5,624,900

Growth

1.06%

2027

Population

5,686,137

Growth

1.09%

2028

Population

5,749,909

Growth

1.12%

2029

Population

5,815,752

Growth

1.15%

2030

Population

5,882,796

Growth

1.15%

2031

Population

5,937,440

Growth

0.93%

2032

Population

5,993,728

Growth

0.95%

2033

Population

6,050,793

Growth

0.95%

2034

Population

6,109,780

Growth

0.97%

2035

Population

6,170,520

Growth

0.99%

Last update at Thu May 28 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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Charleston150,599162,652182,522201,020View city insights, Charleston
Columbia136,805146,006150,223154,179View city insights, Columbia
North Charleston114,885128,029136,937145,055View city insights, North Charleston
Mount Pleasant90,98797,418104,027109,920View city insights, Mount Pleasant
Rock Hill74,36677,00283,64689,831View city insights, Rock Hill
Greenville71,11076,17586,26195,819View city insights, Greenville
Summerville50,84153,79958,87963,824View city insights, Summerville
Goose Creek45,97251,74357,47163,354View city insights, Goose Creek
Sumter43,48843,02142,35341,339View city insights, Sumter
Florence40,10940,91741,25741,343View city insights, Florence

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