Per Capita Income in South Carolina
ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
Per Capita Income
$39,236 −4.9% vs nat'l
Rank #41 of 52
How South Carolina Compares
South Carolina
$39,236
National
$41,261
4.9% below
State Ranking
| Rank | State | Value |
|---|---|---|
| #38 | South Dakota | $40,550 |
| #39 | Missouri | $39,695 |
| #40 | Tennessee | $39,437 |
| #41 | South Carolina | $39,236 |
| #42 | Idaho | $38,952 |
| #43 | Indiana | $38,351 |
| #44 | New Mexico | $36,218 |
Highest Per Capita Counties in South Carolina
| # | County | Per Capita |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charleston County | $56,921 |
| 2 | Beaufort County | $53,951 |
| 3 | York County | $45,199 |
| 4 | Georgetown County | $44,163 |
| 5 | Greenville County | $43,319 |
| 6 | Lancaster County | $43,133 |
| 7 | Berkeley County | $40,958 |
| 8 | Lexington County | $39,667 |
| 9 | Oconee County | $39,360 |
| 10 | Dorchester County | $38,870 |
Lowest Per Capita Counties in South Carolina
| # | County | Per Capita |
|---|---|---|
| 46 | Marlboro County | $21,486 |
| 45 | Marion County | $22,884 |
| 44 | Bamberg County | $23,721 |
| 43 | Lee County | $23,949 |
| 42 | Dillon County | $24,278 |
| 41 | Allendale County | $25,038 |
| 40 | Hampton County | $25,277 |
| 39 | Williamsburg County | $25,713 |
| 38 | Orangeburg County | $27,036 |
| 37 | Union County | $27,229 |
Per Capita Income in South Carolina
South Carolina has a per capita income of $39,236, ranking #41 of 52 among all 52 states and territories. This is 4.9% below the national value of $41,261.
Across South Carolina's 46 counties, per capita income ranges from $21,486 to $56,921. The county with the highest value is Charleston County at $56,921.
Average income per person, calculated by dividing total income by total population.
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.