Median Household Income in South Carolina
ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
Median Household Income
$69,324 −7.8% vs nat'l
Rank #43 of 52
How South Carolina Compares
South Carolina
$69,324
National
$75,149
7.8% below
State Ranking
| Rank | State | Value |
|---|---|---|
| #40 | Ohio | $71,389 |
| #41 | Missouri | $70,702 |
| #42 | Tennessee | $69,595 |
| #43 | South Carolina | $69,324 |
| #44 | Oklahoma | $65,039 |
| #45 | New Mexico | $64,059 |
| #46 | Alabama | $63,999 |
Highest Income Counties in South Carolina
| # | County | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | York County | $89,095 |
| 2 | Charleston County | $88,494 |
| 3 | Beaufort County | $86,573 |
| 4 | Berkeley County | $84,358 |
| 5 | Lancaster County | $78,869 |
| 6 | Dorchester County | $78,198 |
| 7 | Lexington County | $77,408 |
| 8 | Greenville County | $76,932 |
| 9 | Edgefield County | $73,029 |
| 10 | Aiken County | $70,609 |
Lowest Income Counties in South Carolina
| # | County | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 46 | Allendale County | $32,328 |
| 45 | Marlboro County | $34,301 |
| 44 | Marion County | $36,301 |
| 43 | Union County | $41,621 |
| 42 | Bamberg County | $44,370 |
| 41 | Hampton County | $44,711 |
| 40 | Lee County | $44,760 |
| 39 | Orangeburg County | $45,675 |
| 38 | Williamsburg County | $46,213 |
| 37 | Dillon County | $46,605 |
Median Household Income in South Carolina
South Carolina has a median household income of $69,324, ranking #43 of 52 among all 52 states and territories. This is 7.8% below the national value of $75,149.
Across South Carolina's 46 counties, median household income ranges from $32,328 to $89,095. The county with the highest value is York County at $89,095.
The median annual income for all households, including wages, investments, and government transfers.
About this data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2024). All values are estimates derived from survey samples and are subject to margin of error. For more information, see our methodology.