Smallest Cities in South Carolina

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Smallest Cities — South Carolina

1 Cheraw 5,024

2 Chester 5,241

3 Central 5,299

4 Blythewood 5,309

5 Hollywood 5,330

6 Belvedere 5,458

7 Walterboro 5,490

8 Laurel Bay 5,627

9 Piedmont 5,786

10 Lake City 6,032

11 Darlington 6,128

12 Lyman 6,317

13 Marion 6,338

14 Dillon 6,406

15 Clemson University 6,434

16 Bennettsville 6,798

17 Centerville 6,860

18 Homeland Park 6,944

19 Clover 7,013

20 Lake Murray of Richland 7,057

21 Burton 7,132

22 Valley Falls 7,249

23 Hartsville 7,422

24 Welcome 7,439

25 Forestbrook 7,450

26 Clinton 7,624

27 White Knoll 7,865

28 Camden 8,025

29 Union 8,047

30 Travelers Rest 8,137

31 Sans Souci 8,199

32 Georgetown 8,511

33 Sangaree 8,517

34 York 8,697

35 Lancaster 8,738

36 Seneca 8,910

37 Hardeeville 9,293

38 Laurens 9,307

39 Lugoff 9,475

40 Litchfield Beach 9,544

41 Woodfield 9,901

42 Murrells Inlet 10,087

43 Little River 10,457

44 Forest Acres 10,491

45 Newberry 10,733

46 Garden City 10,820

47 Red Bank 10,950

48 Fountain Inn 11,307

49 Powdersville 11,321

50 James Island 11,738

51 Irmo 11,799

52 Oak Grove 12,031

53 Parker 12,564

54 Boiling Springs 12,609

55 Gaffney 12,612

56 Orangeburg 13,189

57 Tega Cay 13,267

58 Beaufort 13,660

59 Cayce 13,718

60 Moncks Corner 14,362

61 Port Royal 15,047

62 Gantt 15,057

63 Lake Wylie 15,177

64 Dentsville 15,396

65 Seven Oaks 15,990

66 Ladson 16,261

67 Red Hill 16,480

68 Berea 16,642

69 West Columbia 17,723

70 Clemson 17,759

71 Five Forks 19,093

72 North Myrtle Beach 19,343

73 Wade Hampton 20,703

74 St. Andrews 20,953

75 Hanahan 21,119

76 Greenwood 22,527

77 Taylors 23,686

78 Easley 23,942

79 Lexington 24,132

80 Socastee 24,629

81 North Augusta 24,928

82 Simpsonville 25,125

83 Mauldin 25,985

84 Conway 26,082

85 Carolina Forest 26,373

86 Fort Mill 28,281

87 Anderson 29,563

88 Bluffton 31,323

89 Aiken 32,334

90 Myrtle Beach 37,214

91 Hilton Head Island 37,805

92 Spartanburg 38,578

93 Greer 39,191

94 Florence 40,205

95 Sumter 43,065

96 Goose Creek 46,964

97 Summerville 51,262

98 Greenville 71,755

99 Rock Hill 74,769

100 Mount Pleasant 92,662

The smallest cities in South Carolina (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Cheraw has a population of just 5,024. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

1. At 5,024 residents, Cheraw is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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