South Carolina 2030 Population Projections
Population projections are produced by the Census Bureau's Population Division and based on Census 2000 data. They are calculated using a model that assumes the continuation of current state trends in fertility, mortality, and internal and international migration.
- South Carolina's projected population in the year 2030 is 5,148,569.
- Between 2000 and 2030, South Carolina's population is expected to gain 1,136,557 people.
- In the 2000 Census, South Carolina was the 26th most populous state in the nation. By 2030, the state is projected to rise to 23rd place.
- In 2000, 12.1 percent of South Carolina's population was 65 years of age or older. By 2030, the 65 and over population is expected to make up 22.0 percent of the state's population.
- In 2000, South Carolina ranked 32nd in the nation for highest percent of population age 65 and older. By 2030, the state is projected to rank 15th.
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Census 2000 and Projected 2030 Population and Change: 2000 to 2030
| Census 2000 | 2030 Projections | Change: 2000 to 2030 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Rank | Population | Rank | Number | Percent | Rank in State Change | |
| South Carolina | 4,012,012 | 26 | 5,148,569 | 23 | 1,136,557 | 28.3 | 19 |
| United States | 281,421,906 | (x) | 363,584,435 | (x) | 82,162,529 | 29.2 | (x) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Division, Interim State Population Projections, 2005.
Projected Percent of Population Age 65 and Older: 2000, 2010, and 2030
| 2000 | 2010 | 2030 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percent | Rank | Percent | Rank | Percent | Rank | |
| South Carolina | 12.1 | 32 | 13.6 | 26 | 22.0 | 15 |
| United States | 12.4 | (x) | 13.0 | (x) | 19.7 | (x) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Division, Interim State Population Projections, 2005.
Change in Total Population and Population 65 and Older: 2000 to 2030
| Change in Total Population | Change in 65 and Older Population | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number | Percent | Number | Percent | |
| South Carolina | 1,136,557 | 28.3 | 649,126 | 133.7 |
| United States | 82,162,529 | 29.2 | 36,461,718 | 104.2 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Division, Interim State Population Projections, 2005.
Population Under Age 18 and 65 and Older: 2000, 2010, and 2030
| 2000 | 2010 | 2030 | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 65 and Over | Under 18 | 65 and Over | Under 18 | 65 and Over | |||||||
| # | % of Total Population | # | % of Total Population | # | % of Total Population | # | % of Total Population | # | % of Total Population | # | % of Total Population | |
| South Carolina | 1,009,641 | 25.2 | 485,333 | 12.1 | 1,036,349 | 23.3 | 605,660 | 13.6 | 1,143,807 | 22.2 | 1,134,459 | 22.0 |
| United States | 72,293,812 | 25.7 | 34,991,753 | 12.4 | 74,431,511 | 24.1 | 40,243,713 | 13.0 | 85,707,297 | 23.6 | 71,453,471 | 19.7 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Division, Interim State Population Projections, 2005.
Total Population for U.S. and South Atlantic States: 2000 to 2030
| 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025 | 2030 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 281,421,906 | 295,507,134 | 308,935,581 | 322,365,787 | 335,804,546 | 349,439,199 | 363,584,435 |
| South Atlantic Region | 51,769,160 | 55,737,197 | 59,791,781 | 64,019,354 | 68,442,026 | 73,129,056 | 78,093,216 |
| South Carolina | 4,012,012 | 4,239,310 | 4,446,704 | 4,642,137 | 4,822,577 | 4,989,550 | 5,148,569 |
| North Carolina | 8,049,313 | 8,702,410 | 9,345,823 | 10,010,770 | 10,709,289 | 11,449,153 | 12,227,739 |
| Georgia | 8,186,453 | 8,925,796 | 9,589,080 | 10,230,578 | 10,843,753 | 11,438,622 | 12,017,838 |
| Florida | 15,982,378 | 17,509,827 | 19,251,691 | 21,204,132 | 23,406,525 | 25,912,458 | 28,685,769 |
| Virginia | 7,078,515 | 7,552,581 | 8,010,245 | 8,466,864 | 8,917,395 | 9,364,304 | 9,825,019 |
| West Virginia | 1,808,344 | 1,818,887 | 1,829,141 | 1,822,758 | 1,801,112 | 1,766,435 | 1,719,959 |
| District of Columbia | 572,059 | 551,136 | 529,785 | 506,323 | 480,540 | 455,108 | 433,414 |
| Maryland | 5,296,486 | 5,600,563 | 5,904,970 | 6,208,392 | 6,497,626 | 6,762,732 | 7,022,251 |
| Delaware | 783,600 | 836,687 | 884,342 | 927,400 | 963,209 | 990,694 | 1,012,658 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Division, Interim State Population Projections, 2005.
Change in Total Population for U.S. and South Atlantic States: 2000 to 2030
| Numerical Change | Percent Change | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 to 2010 | 2010 to 2020 | 2020 to 2030 | 2000 to 2030 | 2000 to 2010 | 2010 to 2020 | 2020 to 2030 | 2000 to 2030 | |
| United States | 27,513,675 | 26,868,965 | 27,779,889 | 82,162,529 | 9.8 | 8.7 | 8.3 | 29.2 |
| South Atlantic Region | 8,022,621 | 8,650,245 | 9,651,190 | 26,324,056 | 15.5 | 14.5 | 14.1 | 50.8 |
| South Carolina | 434,692 | 375,873 | 325,992 | 1,136,557 | 10.8 | 8.5 | 6.8 | 28.3 |
| North Carolina | 1,296,510 | 1,363,466 | 1,518,450 | 4,178,426 | 16.1 | 14.6 | 14.2 | 51.9 |
| Georgia | 1,402,627 | 1,254,673 | 1,174,085 | 3,831,385 | 17.1 | 13.1 | 10.8 | 46.8 |
| Florida | 3,269,313 | 4,154,834 | 5,279,244 | 12,703,391 | 20.5 | 21.6 | 22.6 | 79.5 |
| Virginia | 931,730 | 907,150 | 907,624 | 2,746,504 | 13.2 | 11.3 | 10.2 | 38.8 |
| West Virginia | 20,797 | -28,029 | -81,153 | -88,385 | 1.2 | -1.5 | -4.5 | -4.9 |
| District of Columbia | -42,274 | -49,245 | -47,126 | -138,645 | -7.4 | -9.3 | -9.8 | -24.2 |
| Maryland | 608,484 | 592,656 | 524,625 | 1,725,765 | 11.5 | 10.0 | 8.1 | 32.6 |
| Delaware | 100,742 | 78,867 | 49,449 | 229,058 | 12.9 | 8.9 | 5.1 | 29.2 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Division, Interim State Population Projections, 2005.