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Most Populated Cities in South Carolina

Cities ranked by total population · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05

This ranking shows the most populated cities in South Carolina based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by total population from highest to lowest. Charleston leads the ranking with a value of 152,014 and a population of 152,014.

The top three cities are Charleston (152,014), Columbia (138,019), and North Charleston (117,460). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national most populated cities ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in South Carolina.

RankCityValuePopulation
#1Charleston152,014152,014
#2Columbia138,019138,019
#3North Charleston117,460117,460
#4Mount Pleasant92,66292,662
#5Rock Hill74,76974,769
#6Greenville71,75571,755
#7Summerville51,26251,262
#8Goose Creek46,96446,964
#9Sumter43,06543,065
#10Florence40,20540,205
#11Greer39,19139,191
#12Spartanburg38,57838,578
#13Hilton Head Island37,80537,805
#14Myrtle Beach37,21437,214
#15Aiken32,33432,334
#16Bluffton31,32331,323
#17Anderson29,56329,563
#18Fort Mill28,28128,281
#19Carolina Forest26,37326,373
#20Conway26,08226,082
#21Mauldin25,98525,985
#22Simpsonville25,12525,125
#23North Augusta24,92824,928
#24Socastee24,62924,629
#25Lexington24,13224,132
#26Easley23,94223,942
#27Taylors23,68623,686
#28Greenwood22,52722,527
#29Hanahan21,11921,119
#30St. Andrews20,95320,953
#31Wade Hampton20,70320,703
#32North Myrtle Beach19,34319,343
#33Five Forks19,09319,093
#34Clemson17,75917,759
#35West Columbia17,72317,723
#36Berea16,64216,642
#37Red Hill16,48016,480
#38Ladson16,26116,261
#39Seven Oaks15,99015,990
#40Dentsville15,39615,396
#41Lake Wylie15,17715,177
#42Gantt15,05715,057
#43Port Royal15,04715,047
#44Moncks Corner14,36214,362
#45Cayce13,71813,718
#46Beaufort13,66013,660
#47Tega Cay13,26713,267
#48Orangeburg13,18913,189
#49Gaffney12,61212,612
#50Boiling Springs12,60912,609

Frequently Asked Questions

What city has the most populated in South Carolina?

Charleston ranks #1 for most populated cities in South Carolina with a value of 152,014 and a population of 152,014.

How many cities are ranked for most populated cities in South Carolina?

There are 50 cities ranked for most populated cities in South Carolina. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

How does South Carolina compare to other states for most populated cities?

You can compare South Carolina's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national most populated cities page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.

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