South Carolina Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for South Carolina
South Carolina Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
5,296,225
Median Age
40.2
Male Median
38.9
Female Median
41.5
South Carolina Population Growth
South Carolina Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +17.4%%.
+17.4%% Growth
South Carolina Age & Gender Pyramid
Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
South Carolina Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 40.2 | 5,296,225 |
| 2023 | 40.1 | 5,212,774 |
| 2022 | 40.0 | 5,142,750 |
| 2021 | 39.8 | 5,078,903 |
| 2020 | 39.7 | 5,091,517 |
| 2019 | 39.4 | 5,020,806 |
| 2018 | 39.2 | 4,955,925 |
| 2017 | 39.0 | 4,893,444 |
| 2016 | 38.8 | 4,834,605 |
| 2015 | 38.6 | 4,777,576 |
| 2014 | 38.3 | 4,727,273 |
| 2013 | 38.1 | 4,679,602 |
| 2012 | 37.9 | 4,630,351 |
| 2011 | 37.7 | 4,575,864 |
| 2010 | 37.4 | 4,511,428 |
South Carolina Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.5% |
| 5–17 | 16.0% |
| 18–24 | 9.1% |
| 25–34 | 12.8% |
| 35–54 | 24.5% |
| 55–64 | 13.2% |
| 65+ | 18.9% |
Dependency Ratios for South Carolina
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 67.5
- Youth Dependency:
- 35.9
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 31.6
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for South Carolina
The median age in South Carolina is 40.2 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of South Carolina is 5,296,225.
In South Carolina, seniors (ages 65+) make up 18.9% of the population, while children under 18 represent 16.0%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in South Carolina is aging.