South Carolina Household Income
According to the Census ACS 1-year survey, the median household income for South Carolina was $59,318 in 2021, the latest figures available. Compared to the median US household income, South Carolina median household income is $10,399 lower. 2022 Census ACS data (including 2022 South Carolina household income numbers) will be released in September of 2023. South Carolina median family income and per capita income for South Carolina are shown further down.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income in South Carolina
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| South Carolina | $59,318 | -1.91% | +5.11% |
South Carolina Real Median Household Income Trends since 2005
The current median household income for South Carolina is $59,318. Real median household income peaked in 2020 at $60,470 and is now $1,152 (1.91%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: South Carolina, National
Historical Real Median Household Income for South Carolina
| Date | US | South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $59,318 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $60,470 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $59,587 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $56,436 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $55,893 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $55,888 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $54,021 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $51,823 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $51,448 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $50,962 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $51,148 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $53,726 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $56,757 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $54,678 |
South Carolina Family Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows that the median family income for South Carolina was $73,901 in 2021. Compared to the median US family income, South Carolina median family income is $11,905 lower. Like the median household income numbers, 2022 family income data will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income in South Carolina
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| South Carolina | $73,901 | -2.24% | +4.18% |
South Carolina Real Median Family Income Trends since 2005
The current median family income for South Carolina is $73,901. Real median family income peaked in 2020 at $75,592 and is now $1,691 (2.24%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: South Carolina, National
Historical Real Median Family Income for South Carolina
| Date | US | South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $73,901 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $75,592 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $74,752 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $70,933 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $69,004 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $69,475 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $67,794 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $64,715 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $63,707 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $62,377 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $63,067 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $66,339 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $69,312 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $66,894 |
South Carolina Per Capita Income
The ACS survey shows the median per capita income for South Carolina was $33,339 in 2021. Compared to the US per capita income, South Carolina per capita income is $4,993 lower. Per capita income numbers for 2022 will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income in South Carolina
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| South Carolina | $33,339 | -1.44% | +6.71% |
South Carolina Real Per Capita Income Trends since 2005
The current per capita income for South Carolina is $33,339. Real per capita income peaked in 2020 at $33,826 and is now $487 (1.44%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: South Carolina, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for South Carolina
| Date | US | South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $33,339 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $33,826 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $33,165 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $31,244 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $30,847 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $30,502 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $29,307 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $28,177 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $27,594 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $27,659 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $27,282 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $28,493 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $30,308 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $29,949 |
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