Largest Cities in South Carolina

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Largest Cities — South Carolina

1 Charleston 152,014

2 Columbia 138,019

3 North Charleston 117,460

4 Mount Pleasant 92,662

5 Rock Hill 74,769

6 Greenville 71,755

7 Summerville 51,262

8 Goose Creek 46,964

9 Sumter 43,065

10 Florence 40,205

11 Greer 39,191

12 Spartanburg 38,578

13 Hilton Head Island 37,805

14 Myrtle Beach 37,214

15 Aiken 32,334

16 Bluffton 31,323

17 Anderson 29,563

18 Fort Mill 28,281

19 Carolina Forest 26,373

20 Conway 26,082

21 Mauldin 25,985

22 Simpsonville 25,125

23 North Augusta 24,928

24 Socastee 24,629

25 Lexington 24,132

26 Easley 23,942

27 Taylors 23,686

28 Greenwood 22,527

29 Hanahan 21,119

30 St. Andrews 20,953

31 Wade Hampton 20,703

32 North Myrtle Beach 19,343

33 Five Forks 19,093

34 Clemson 17,759

35 West Columbia 17,723

36 Berea 16,642

37 Red Hill 16,480

38 Ladson 16,261

39 Seven Oaks 15,990

40 Dentsville 15,396

41 Lake Wylie 15,177

42 Gantt 15,057

43 Port Royal 15,047

44 Moncks Corner 14,362

45 Cayce 13,718

46 Beaufort 13,660

47 Tega Cay 13,267

48 Orangeburg 13,189

49 Gaffney 12,612

50 Boiling Springs 12,609

51 Parker 12,564

52 Oak Grove 12,031

53 Irmo 11,799

54 James Island 11,738

55 Powdersville 11,321

56 Fountain Inn 11,307

57 Red Bank 10,950

58 Garden City 10,820

59 Newberry 10,733

60 Forest Acres 10,491

61 Little River 10,457

62 Murrells Inlet 10,087

63 Woodfield 9,901

64 Litchfield Beach 9,544

65 Lugoff 9,475

66 Laurens 9,307

67 Hardeeville 9,293

68 Seneca 8,910

69 Lancaster 8,738

70 York 8,697

71 Sangaree 8,517

72 Georgetown 8,511

73 Sans Souci 8,199

74 Travelers Rest 8,137

75 Union 8,047

76 Camden 8,025

77 White Knoll 7,865

78 Clinton 7,624

79 Forestbrook 7,450

80 Welcome 7,439

81 Hartsville 7,422

82 Valley Falls 7,249

83 Burton 7,132

84 Lake Murray of Richland 7,057

85 Clover 7,013

86 Homeland Park 6,944

87 Centerville 6,860

88 Bennettsville 6,798

89 Clemson University 6,434

90 Dillon 6,406

91 Marion 6,338

92 Lyman 6,317

93 Darlington 6,128

94 Lake City 6,032

95 Piedmont 5,786

96 Laurel Bay 5,627

97 Walterboro 5,490

98 Belvedere 5,458

99 Hollywood 5,330

100 Blythewood 5,309

The largest cities in South Carolina represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Charleston leads with a population of 152,014, followed by Columbia and North Charleston. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. SC dominates the top 10 with 10 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

1. Charleston's population is larger than that of many small nations.
2. SC has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 12,609 — larger than most cities worldwide.
4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 574,924.

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