- Work-experience
- Population 16 years and over
12.7% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in South Carolina
Population 16 years and over
12.7% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in South Carolina
2022
12.7% of 4.2 million people
Population 16 years and over poverty in South Carolina compared
How does South Carolina compare to other South Carolina and National averages?
South Carolina
12.7%
National average
11.6% (-9% lower than South Carolina)
12.7% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in South Carolina
Historical Timeline
12.7% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in South Carolina historical data
2015 - 14.7%
The 2015 14.7% is the baseline measurement.
2016 - 13.2%
The 2016 decrease to 13.2% from 2015 represents a -1.5% decrease YoY.
2017 - 13.5%
The 2017 increase to 13.5% from 2016 represents a 0.3% increase YoY.
2018 - 13.3%
The 2018 decrease to 13.3% from 2017 represents a -0.2% decrease YoY.
2019 - 12.3%
The 2019 decrease to 12.3% from 2018 represents a -1.0% decrease YoY.
2021 - 13.3%
The 2021 increase to 13.3% from 2019 represents a 1.0% increase YoY.
2022 - 12.7%
The 2022 decrease to 12.7% from 2021 represents a -0.6% decrease YoY.
Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger South Carolina Poverty dataset.