5,212,774
(2023)
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South Carolina
Financial data for local governments across South Carolina
69
Cities
46
Counties
202
Towns
204
CDPs
Tax Snapshot (Beta)
Beta: source-backed tax context only. This is not a personalized tax-burden estimate.
Current source-backed tax context for South Carolina.
| Component | Summary | Effective | Coverage | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC state individual income tax | South Carolina individual income tax remains graduated, with a top rate of 6% for tax year 2025. | Tax year 2025 SCDOR guidance. | Rate missing | South Carolina individual income tax; South Carolina 2025 tax tables (SC1040TT) |
| SC sales and use tax (state base) | South Carolina statewide sales and use tax rate is 6%; counties may impose an additional 1% local sales tax when approved. | Current SCDOR sales/use guidance and index (as accessed April 19, 2026). | Rate missing | South Carolina sales tax; South Carolina sales and use tax index |
| SC property tax policy (local administration) | South Carolina property tax is administered and collected by local governments with assistance from SCDOR. | Current SCDOR property-tax guidance (as accessed April 19, 2026). | Needs review | South Carolina property tax |
Demographics
Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates (2023)
5,212,774
Population
$66,818
Median Household Income
$236,700
Median Home Value
40.1
Median Age
14.2%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
71.4%
Homeownership Rate
31.5%
Bachelor's+ Rate
$66,818
(2023)
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$37,993
(2023)
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$236,700
(2023)
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2023
$1,126
(2023)
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40.1
(2023)
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2023
0 = perfect equality · 1 = perfect inequality
0.5
(2023)
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2023