May 23, 2024

South Carolina's 236th Anniversary of Statehood

Explore Census Bureau data about South Carolina as we celebrate its anniversary of statehood. Learn more about the state using data profiles and other interactive data tools.

South Carolina is the 40th largest state by area and was the eighth state to join the Union. South Carolina had a population of 5,118,425 in 2020 – an increase of 10.7% from 2010.

🔎 Did You Know?

🌴 The state tree is the Palmetto Tree.

🥜 The state snack is Boiled Peanuts.

🏙️ The largest city is Charleston.

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Featured Resources for Data About Your State

Check out these interactive data tools that you can use to find data about your state.

• Community Resilience Estimates
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• America Counts: 2020 Census State Profile
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