Quick Facts
CapitalColumbia
Largest CityColumbia
Population4,198,068
Per Capita Income$24,594
NicknamePalmetto State
StatehoodMay 23, 1788
State BirdGreat Carolina Wren
State FlowerYellow Jessamine
State TreePalmetto
State SongCarolina
Geography
Land Area30,111 sq mi
Water Area1,896 sq mi
Total Area32,007 sq mi
RegionSoutheast
About South Carolina
South Carolina, known as the “Palmetto State,” has a population of 4,198,068 and a per capita income of $24,594. The state capital is Columbia, which is also the largest city. South Carolina joined the Union on May 23, 1788 and covers 32,007 square miles across the Southeast region. Explore 53 cities and towns across South Carolina with detailed data on demographics, crime rates, cost of living, schools, weather, and more.
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