- Education-level
- Population 25 years and over
11.6% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in South Carolina
Population 25 years and over
11.6% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in South Carolina
2022
11.6% of 3.6 million people
Population 25 years and over poverty in South Carolina compared
How does South Carolina compare to other South Carolina and National averages?
South Carolina
11.6%
National average
10.7% (-8% lower than South Carolina)
11.6% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in South Carolina
Historical Timeline
11.6% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in South Carolina historical data
2011 - 4.2%
The 2011 4.2% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 3.9%
The 2012 decrease to 3.9% from 2011 represents a -0.3% decrease YoY.
2013 - 4.8%
The 2013 increase to 4.8% from 2012 represents a 0.9% increase YoY.
2014 - 4.4%
The 2014 decrease to 4.4% from 2013 represents a -0.4% decrease YoY.
2015 - 13.1%
The 2015 increase to 13.1% from 2014 represents a 8.7% increase YoY.
2016 - 11.7%
The 2016 decrease to 11.7% from 2015 represents a -1.4% decrease YoY.
2017 - 12.2%
The 2017 increase to 12.2% from 2016 represents a 0.5% increase YoY.
2018 - 12%
The 2018 decrease to 12% from 2017 represents a -0.2% decrease YoY.
2019 - 11.1%
The 2019 decrease to 11.1% from 2018 represents a -0.9% decrease YoY.
2021 - 12%
The 2021 increase to 12% from 2019 represents a 0.9% increase YoY.
2022 - 11.6%
The 2022 decrease to 11.6% from 2021 represents a -0.4% decrease YoY.
Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger South Carolina Poverty dataset.