Most Dense in South Carolina

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Most Dense — South Carolina

1 Sangaree 4,196/mi²

2 Woodfield 3,640/mi²

3 St. Andrews 3,429/mi²

4 Clemson University 3,035/mi²

5 Tega Cay 2,903/mi²

6 Simpsonville 2,588/mi²

7 Five Forks 2,522/mi²

8 Sans Souci 2,477/mi²

9 James Island 2,425/mi²

10 Greenville 2,368/mi²

11 Wade Hampton 2,358/mi²

12 Ladson 2,346/mi²

13 Dentsville 2,308/mi²

14 Summerville 2,268/mi²

15 Forest Acres 2,266/mi²

16 Taylors 2,243/mi²

17 Clemson 2,237/mi²

18 Berea 2,161/mi²

19 Mauldin 2,092/mi²

20 Seven Oaks 2,069/mi²

21 Forestbrook 2,030/mi²

22 Garden City 2,022/mi²

23 Lexington 2,016/mi²

24 Hanahan 2,009/mi²

25 Lake Wylie 1,926/mi²

26 Spartanburg 1,905/mi²

27 West Columbia 1,883/mi²

28 Mount Pleasant 1,866/mi²

29 Anderson 1,847/mi²

30 Boiling Springs 1,843/mi²

31 Parker 1,842/mi²

32 Socastee 1,842/mi²

33 Easley 1,821/mi²

34 Irmo 1,728/mi²

35 Rock Hill 1,681/mi²

36 Greer 1,667/mi²

37 Central 1,630/mi²

38 Florence 1,620/mi²

39 Belvedere 1,615/mi²

40 Welcome 1,614/mi²

41 Myrtle Beach 1,590/mi²

42 Oak Grove 1,589/mi²

43 Chester 1,588/mi²

44 Carolina Forest 1,568/mi²

45 Gantt 1,540/mi²

46 North Charleston 1,506/mi²

47 Red Hill 1,504/mi²

48 Aiken 1,487/mi²

49 Clover 1,483/mi²

50 Homeland Park 1,474/mi²

51 Orangeburg 1,464/mi²

52 Fort Mill 1,442/mi²

53 Marion 1,415/mi²

54 Valley Falls 1,397/mi²

55 Gaffney 1,391/mi²

56 Murrells Inlet 1,378/mi²

57 Laurel Bay 1,353/mi²

58 Greenwood 1,350/mi²

59 Charleston 1,319/mi²

60 Fountain Inn 1,315/mi²

61 Travelers Rest 1,304/mi²

62 Darlington 1,301/mi²

63 Sumter 1,300/mi²

64 White Knoll 1,285/mi²

65 Lake Murray of Richland 1,272/mi²

66 Moncks Corner 1,249/mi²

67 Hartsville 1,235/mi²

68 Georgetown 1,218/mi²

69 Lancaster 1,214/mi²

70 Dillon 1,206/mi²

71 Newberry 1,170/mi²

72 North Augusta 1,165/mi²

73 Centerville 1,161/mi²

74 Lake City 1,109/mi²

75 Bennettsville 1,100/mi²

76 Goose Creek 1,083/mi²

77 Seneca 1,065/mi²

78 York 1,024/mi²

79 Little River 998/mi²

80 Columbia 997/mi²

81 Union 986/mi²

82 Lyman 947/mi²

83 Conway 943/mi²

84 Hilton Head Island 914/mi²

85 Laurens 912/mi²

86 Port Royal 885/mi²

87 Red Bank 873/mi²

88 Burton 864/mi²

89 North Myrtle Beach 863/mi²

90 Litchfield Beach 850/mi²

91 Cheraw 843/mi²

92 Powdersville 823/mi²

93 Cayce 813/mi²

94 Walterboro 789/mi²

95 Clinton 730/mi²

96 Camden 722/mi²

97 Piedmont 673/mi²

98 Bluffton 601/mi²

99 Beaufort 557/mi²

100 Blythewood 499/mi²

The most densely populated cities in South Carolina pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Sangaree leads with 4,196 people per square mile.

High population density is often associated with better access to public transportation, more walkable streets, and a wider variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options within close proximity. These cities tend to have lower car ownership rates and shorter commute distances.

Dense cities face unique challenges including higher housing costs, limited parking, and potential overcrowding in public spaces. However, they also tend to have lower per-capita carbon footprints due to shared infrastructure and reduced driving.

Did You Know?

1. Sangaree has 4,196 people per square mile — that's roughly 7 people per acre.
2. Dense cities tend to have the most walkable neighborhoods and lowest car ownership rates in the country.
3. Urban density can reduce per-capita carbon emissions by up to 50% compared to suburban sprawl.

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