Per Capita Income in South Carolina
The per capita income in South Carolina in 1999 was $18,795, below the national per capita income of $21,587.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000. SF3, Table P82.
Per Capita Income by Race
In South Carolina in 1999, the White Alone population had the highest per capita income, at $22,095. The Some Other Race Alone population had the lowest per capita income, at $10,473.
1999 Per Capita Income by Race
| South Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| White Alone Population | $22,095 | $23,918 |
| African American Alone Population | $11,776 | $14,437 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native Alone Population | $15,325 | $12,893 |
| Asian Alone Population | $20,541 | $21,823 |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander Alone Population | $21,638 | $15,054 |
| Some Other Race Alone Population | $10,473 | $10,813 |
| Two or More Races Population | $11,955 | $13,405 |
| Hispanic Population | $12,143 | $12,111 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000. SF3, Table P157A-H.
Per Capita Personal Income
The Bureau of Economic Analysis releases annual estimates of per capita personal income.
Per Capita Personal Income 2000-2004
| South Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Per Capita Personal Income | $24,424 | $29,845 |
| 2001 Per Capita Personal Income | $24,985 | $30,575 |
| 2002 Per Capita Personal Income | $25,485 | $30,804 |
| 2003 Per Capita Personal Income | $26,144 | $31,472 |
| 2004 Per Capita Personal Income (Preliminary) | $27,172 | $32,937 |
Note: All state and local area dollar estimates are in current dollars (not adjusted for inflation).
Per Capita Personal Income as a % of U.S. Per Capita Personal Income: 2000-2004
| South Carolina | |
|---|---|
| 2000 Per Capita Personal Income | 82 |
| 2001 Per Capita Personal Income | 82 |
| 2002 Per Capita Personal Income | 83 |
| 2003 Per Capita Personal Income | 83 |
| 2004 Per Capita Personal Income | 83 |
Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Economic Information System, Table SA1-3.