Census Estimates: South Carolina Is Fastest Growing State in the U.S.

SC’s population growth strongest in US. How will state deal with 80k new residents?

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Traffic congestion is getting worse. Utilities race to generate energy. Public safety departments and resources are strained. These are the concerns of South Carolina leaders as the state’s population swells.

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New figures from the U.S. Census Bureau provided insight into which states are growing at the fastest rate. According to […]

Census estimates: South Carolina is fastest growing state in the U.S.

Nearly every state saw their population increase last year.

Southeastern state is the fastest growing in the U.S. and, no, it’s not Florida

The U.S. Census Bureau released new population estimates for 2025 on Tuesday, and one state gained more people than any other. South Carolina added around 80,000 people, which was good for a growth rate of 1.5% — the fastest in the nation.

Census Bureau: South Carolina recorded the nation’s most rapid population gains. Again.

No other state saw its population rise as rapidly as South Carolina in 2025, according to just-released Census Bureau estimates. The ongoing population growth has brought benefits and challenges.

South Carolina economy shows strength amid growth challenges

​ Manufacturing and life sciences continue to drive South Carolina’s economy State led the nation in real GDP growth in early 2025 Population growth is straining housing affordability and infrastructure Economists cite tariffs, inflation and consumer uncertainty as key challenges   Experts say South Carolina’s economy is humming. Between the continued long-term success of the manufacturing industry and the surging life sciences industry, e…