- Employment-status
- Civilian labor force 16 years and over
7.8% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in South Carolina
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
7.8% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in South Carolina
2023
7.8% of 2.6 million people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over poverty in South Carolina compared
How does South Carolina compare to other South Carolina and National averages?
South Carolina
7.8%
National average
6.7% (-14% lower than South Carolina)
7.8% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in South Carolina
Historical Timeline
7.8% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in South Carolina historical data
2011 - 39.2%
The 2011 39.2% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 38.8%
The 2012 decrease to 38.8% from 2011 represents a -0.4% decrease YoY.
2013 - 40.4%
The 2013 increase to 40.4% from 2012 represents a 1.6% increase YoY.
2014 - 37.7%
The 2014 decrease to 37.7% from 2013 represents a -2.7% decrease YoY.
2015 - 10.1%
The 2015 decrease to 10.1% from 2014 represents a -27.6% decrease YoY.
2016 - 8.8%
The 2016 decrease to 8.8% from 2015 represents a -1.3% decrease YoY.
2017 - 9%
The 2017 increase to 9% from 2016 represents a 0.2% increase YoY.
2018 - 8.5%
The 2018 decrease to 8.5% from 2017 represents a -0.5% decrease YoY.
2019 - 7.4%
The 2019 decrease to 7.4% from 2018 represents a -1.1% decrease YoY.
2021 - 8%
The 2021 increase to 8% from 2019 represents a 0.6% increase YoY.
2022 - 7.8%
The 2022 decrease to 7.8% from 2021 represents a -0.2% decrease YoY.
2023 - 7.8%
The 2023 decrease to 7.8% from 2022 represents a 0.0% decrease YoY.
Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger South Carolina Poverty dataset.