Total Population in South Carolina
South Carolina
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South Carolina Value:
5,373,555
Number of estimated residents
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US Value: 334,914,895
Top State(s): : 334,914,895
Bottom State(s): Wyoming: 584,057
Definition: Number of estimated residents
Data Source and Years(s): CDC WONDER, Single-Race Population Estimates, 2023
Suggested Citation: America's Health Rankings analysis of CDC WONDER, Single-Race Population Estimates, United Health Foundation, AmericasHealthRankings.org, accessed 2024.
The United States population has increased significantly since the early 20th century and is projected to continue increasing in future years. As of October 2024, the U.S. has a population of more than 337 million residents, with a net increase of one person every 18 seconds.
As the U.S. increases in population, the country is also becoming more diverse. Currently, just over 75% of the population identifies as white. By 2060, the population of white Americans is projected to shrink to 68%, while all other racial and ethnic groups are expected to grow.
The most populated region of the U.S. is the South, with nearly 40% of all Americans. Approximately 20% of adults who live in the South report having fair or poor health. Obesity, diabetes and cancer are major health issues in the South and for the U.S. as a whole. Approximately 60% of adults in the U.S. have at least one chronic health condition, while 40% have two or more conditions. Opioid addiction and infectious diseases are other health challenges facing Americans.
Artiga, Samantha, and Anthony Damico. “Health and Health Coverage in the South: A Data Update.” Issue Brief. KFF, February 2016. https://www.kff.org/racial-equity-and-health-policy/issue-brief/health-and-health-coverage-in-the-south-a-data-update/.
Vespa, Jonathan, Lauren Medina, and David M. Armstrong. “Demographic Turning Points for the United States: Population Projections for 2020 to 2060.” Current Population Reports. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Census Bureau, February 2020. https://www.census.gov/library/publications/2020/demo/p25-1144.html.
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