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Youngest Cities in South Carolina

Top 100 cities ranked by youngest cities

Youngest Cities — South Carolina

3 Central 22.7
4 Laurel Bay 23.3
5 Clemson 24.6
6 Valley Falls 25.6
7 Port Royal 25.8
8 Columbia 28.7
9 Newberry 30.3
10 Lyman 31.0
11 Beaufort 31.5
12 St. Andrews 31.7
13 Ladson 31.8
14 Parker 31.8
15 Burton 31.8
16 White Knoll 31.9
17 Greenwood 32.1
18 Gaffney 32.8
19 Anderson 33.0
20 Gantt 33.2
21 Sumter 33.3
22 Goose Creek 33.7
23 Dillon 33.8
24 Boiling Springs 33.9
25 Fountain Inn 33.9
27 Conway 34.3
28 Hartsville 34.3
29 Woodfield 34.4
30 Greenville 34.8
31 Clinton 34.8
32 Greer 35.5
33 Moncks Corner 35.5
34 Piedmont 35.5
35 Spartanburg 35.6
36 Rock Hill 35.7
37 Clover 35.9
38 Dentsville 36.0
39 Charleston 36.1
40 Sangaree 36.1
41 Simpsonville 36.4
42 Welcome 36.4
43 Hanahan 36.5
44 Berea 36.6
45 Oak Grove 36.7
46 Cayce 36.9
47 York 36.9
48 Sans Souci 37.0
49 West Columbia 37.2
50 Chester 37.3
51 Orangeburg 37.4
52 Homeland Park 37.5
53 Florence 37.6
54 Carolina Forest 37.6
55 Red Bank 38.0
56 Summerville 38.1
57 Belvedere 38.1
58 Fort Mill 38.2
59 Lancaster 38.2
60 Five Forks 38.4
61 Taylors 38.5
62 Lake Wylie 38.7
63 Seven Oaks 39.4
64 Irmo 39.5
65 Seneca 39.9
66 Lugoff 40.0
67 Powdersville 40.2
68 Wade Hampton 40.3
69 Walterboro 40.5
70 Mauldin 40.8
71 Lexington 40.9
72 Bennettsville 40.9
73 Bluffton 41.0
74 Easley 41.0
75 James Island 41.3
76 Tega Cay 41.5
77 Forest Acres 41.7
78 Red Hill 42.2
79 Laurens 42.2
80 Camden 42.3
81 Mount Pleasant 42.8
82 North Augusta 43.1
83 Socastee 43.3
84 Marion 44.0
85 Blythewood 44.0
86 Lake City 44.1
87 Cheraw 45.1
88 Centerville 46.2
89 Darlington 46.3
90 Aiken 46.5
92 Union 46.8
93 Myrtle Beach 47.0
94 Georgetown 49.2
95 Forestbrook 50.7
96 Hollywood 53.2
98 Murrells Inlet 60.4
100 Garden City 61.2

The youngest cities in South Carolina by median age tend to be dynamic communities with growing populations and active lifestyles. Clemson University has a median age of 19.3 years.

Young median ages often reflect the presence of universities, military bases, or rapidly growing job markets that attract young workers and families. These cities typically have higher birth rates and more demand for schools and family-oriented services.

Cities with younger populations often feature vibrant nightlife, dining scenes, and cultural activities catered to younger demographics, along with strong demand for rental housing and entry-level employment opportunities.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Half of Clemson University's population is under 19.3 years old.
  • 2. College towns and military base communities typically have the youngest median ages due to their large populations of 18-24 year olds.
  • 3. Cities with young populations often see faster economic growth and more entrepreneurial activity.

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