South Carolina Economic Overview

Key economic indicators for South Carolina (SC). Population: 5,118,425.

Unemployment Rate

3.1%

Below national avg (~4.2%)

Median Annual Wage

$47,000

Source: Census ACS / BLS

Wage Growth (YoY)

+3.5%

Year-over-year change

Population

5.1M

Source: 2020 Census

About the South Carolina Economy

South Carolina has an unemployment rate of 3.1%, which is below the national average. The median annual wage is $47,000, with wages growing at 3.5% year-over-year. With a population of 5,118,425, South Carolina is the a mid-size state economy in the U.S.