South Carolina

South Carolina

State in United States


South Carolina has a land area of 30,055.8 square miles and a water area of 1,959.3 square miles. It is the 40th largest state by area. South Carolina is bordered by Georgia and North Carolina.

Population and People

  • Total Population

    5,190,705
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Average Age

    40.2 Year
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Senior Population (65 years and older)

    967,223
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Veterans

    8.7%
    InformationData from Census Bureau

Income and Poverty

  • Median Household Income

    $81,694
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Poverty

    23.3%
    InformationData from Census Bureau

Employment and Labor Force

  • Total Eligible Employment Population

    4,174,479
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Unemployed

    3.3%
    InformationData from Census Bureau

Housing

  • Housing Units

    2,049,972
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Median Gross Rent (in dollars)

    $976
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Gross Rent vs Percentage of Household Income: Less Than 30% Household Income

    55.1%
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Gross Rent vs Percentage of Household Income: 30% or More of Household Income

    44.9%
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Median Home Price (in dollars)

    $213,500
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Renter Rate

    578,676
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Homeownership Rate

    1,471,296
    InformationData from Census Bureau

Health

  • Disabled

    14.2%
    InformationData from Census Bureau

The Department of Housing and Urban Development is on its mission to provide decent and affordable housing to Americans with low-income. Within the United States there are 10 different geographical regions that HUD has been divided into. Depending on where your state is located you would be zoned to one of these Regional Offices. To find your Regional office: Affordable Housing411 Regional Office Page.

Within these Regional Offices zones there are 54 different Field Offices. Again, depending on your location you will be zoned to a particular Field Office. To Find Your Field Office visit: Affordable Housing411 Field Offices Page.

Lastly locally there are almost 4,000 Local Housing Authorities Offices. To find your local office visit: Affordable Housing411 Public Housing Authority Page

Each State or area can have different income limits and eligibility requirements. We recommend you contact your local housing authority for specific income guidelines.

The State of South Carolina is located in Atlanta Regional Office. Within South Carolina there are . Throughout South Carolina there are 42 Public Housing Authority Offices.

We at Affordable Housing 411, have gathered all the contact information for all of HUD’s Offices. We want to be an advocate for those in need of affordable housing.

CONTACT HUD: SOUTH CAROLINA

For general questions about HUD or its programs, contact our office in Columbia.

For questions about FHA loans or programs, contact our FHA Resource Center:

For questions about HUD rental programs, including Housing Choice (Section 8) Vouchers, contact our local Public and Indian Housing (PIH) Resource Center:

FIELD OFFICES HUD: SOUTH CAROLINA

REGIONAL OFFICE HUD: SOUTH CAROLINA

TANF OFFICE HUD: SOUTH CAROLINA

LIHEAP OFFICE HUD: SOUTH CAROLINA

LIHWAP OFFICE HUD: SOUTH CAROLINA

Public Housing Authority in South Carolina

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RENTAL HELP: SOUTH CAROLINA

Subsidized Apartments – HUD helps apartment owners offer reduced rents to low-income tenants.  To apply, contact or visit the management office of each apartment building that interests you.

Public Housing and Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
To apply for either type of help, visit your local Public Housing Agency (PHA).

Some PHAs have long waiting lists, so you may want to apply at more than one PHA. Your PHA can also give you a list of locations at which your voucher can be used.

Need advice?

HOMEOWNERSHIP: SOUTH CAROLINA

Owning a home is a big part of the American Dream. Here are some resources that can help you buy, maintain and keep your home.

Getting Started

Buying a Home

Owning and Maintaining Your Home

Population by Age Range in South Carolina

Age and Sex

40.2 +/- 0.2

Median Age in South Carolina

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Age and Sex

40.2 +/- 0.2
Median Age in South Carolina
38.8 +/- 0.1
Median Age in United States

Population by Age Range in South Carolina

Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles

Older Population by Age Range in South Carolina

Older Population

18.60 +/- 0.1

65 Years and Older in South Carolina

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Older Population

18.60 +/- 0.1
65 Years and Older in South Carolina
16.8 +/- 0.1
65 Years and Older in United States

Older Population by Age in South Carolina

Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles

Veterans in South Carolina

Veterans

8.70 +/- 0.3

Veterans in South Carolina

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Veterans

8.70 +/- 0.3
Veterans in South Carolina
6.4 +/- 0.1
Veterans in United States

Veterans in South Carolina

Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles

Median Household Income in South Carolina

Median Household Income

$59,318 +/- $852

Median Household Income in South Carolina

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Median Household Income

$59,318 +/- $852
Median Household Income in South Carolina
$69,717 +/- $134
Median Household Income in United States

Median Household Income in South Carolina

Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles

Poverty in South Carolina

Poverty

14.60 +/- 0.5

Poverty in South Carolina

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Poverty

14.60 +/- 0.5
Poverty in South Carolina
12.8 +/- 0.1
Poverty in United States

Poverty in South Carolina

Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles

Educational Attainment in South Carolina

Educational Attainment

31.50 +/- 0.5

Educational Attainment in South Carolina

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Educational Attainment

31.50 +/- 0.5
Bachelor's Degree or Higher in South Carolina
35.0 +/- 0.1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher in United States

Educational Attainment in South Carolina

Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles

Employment and Labor Force Status in South Carolina

Employment rate

55.50% +/- 0.4%

Employment rate in South Carolina

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Employment rate

55.50% +/- 0.4%
Employment rate in South Carolina
58.6% +/- 0.1%
Employment rate in United States

HUD MAILING LISTS: SOUTH CAROLINA

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HUD Multifamily Housing Updates for the Southeast Region To self-register to receive updates and announcements for the Multifamily Housing Southeast region, enter your e-mail address, select the Southeast Region subscription topic, then select the specific state(s) you would like to subscribe to.

The purpose of the distribution list is to provide an efficient way for property owners, management companies, sponsors, developers, and other interested parties to stay informed.

Region IV Environmental Team Mailing List This list is intended to inform persons with environmental review responsibilities of training announcements, regulatory updates and policy announcements regarding completion of environmental reviews pursuant to NEPA as implemented by HUD regulations. Mailings that do not address national matters, will focus primarily on items specific to HUD Region IV.

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Last Updated: August 23, 2023