The U.S. Census Bureau reported today on where the heaviest population growth in South Carolina was concentrated last year.
The fastest-growing county in South Carolina between July 1, 2013, and July 1, 2014, was Lancaster County, whose population rose 3.3 percent over the period. Lancaster County was followed by Horry County (3.2 percent), Beaufort County (2.5 percent), York County (2.5 percent) and Berkeley County (2.2 percent).
With respect to numerical growth, Horry County added 9,305 people over the period, more than any other county in the state. It was followed by Greenville County, which grew by 8,529 people, Charleston County (8,102), York County (5,931) and Berkeley County (4,324).
Greenville County remains the most populous county in South Carolina, with 482,752 residents, followed by Richland County (401,566) and Charleston County (381,015).
This information is based on annual population estimates for each of the nation’s counties, county equivalents, metropolitan statistical areas, and micropolitan statistical areas since the 2010 Census and up to July 1, 2014. Internet tables are available showing rankings and components of population change (births, deaths, migration).
Throughout this year, on a flow basis, the Census Bureau is telling the economic side of this story through the release of statistics from its Economic Census Geographic Area Series. The economic census is conducted every five years and provides a comprehensive and detailed profile of the U.S. economy, covering millions of businesses representing more than 1,000 industries and providing unique portraits of American industries and local communities. Data on measures such as the number of establishments and employees, revenues and payroll are included. Statistics are being provided for states, counties and places, including for more than 5,000 communities not available from previous economic censuses.
