Youngest Cities in South Carolina

Cities ranked by lowest median age · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05

This ranking shows the youngest 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 lowest median age from lowest to highest. Oswego leads the ranking with a value of 15.4 years and a population of 211.

The top three cities are Oswego (15.4 years), Clemson University (19.3 years), and Tamassee (20.0 years). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national youngest cities ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in South Carolina.

Rank	City	Value	Population
#1	Oswego	15.4 years	211
#2	Clemson University	19.3 years	6,434
#3	Tamassee	20.0 years	67
#4	Tigerville	20.2 years	1,955
#5	Due West	21.6 years	1,185
#6	Alcolu	21.8 years	426
#7	Arthurtown	21.8 years	3,063
#8	Olympia	21.8 years	1,301
#9	Travelers Rest	21.9 years	8,137
#10	Central	22.7 years	5,299
#11	Laurel Bay	23.3 years	5,627
#12	Clemson	24.6 years	17,759
#13	Troy	24.8 years	164
#14	Cherryvale	24.9 years	3,136
#15	Jenkinsville	25.6 years	47
#16	Valley Falls	25.6 years	7,249
#17	Port Royal	25.8 years	15,047
#18	Starr	26.8 years	231
#19	Denmark	27.3 years	3,141
#20	Abney Crossroads	27.6 years	209
#21	Saxon	27.6 years	4,139
#22	Arcadia	28.0 years	2,724
#23	Buffalo	28.0 years	1,232
#24	Willington	28.0 years	84
#25	Columbia	28.7 years	138,019
#26	Dalzell	28.7 years	2,949
#27	Cordova	28.8 years	160
#28	Livingston	28.8 years	173
#29	Arkwright	28.9 years	2,910
#30	Lynchburg	29.4 years	373
#31	Pamplico	29.5 years	952
#32	Watts Mills	29.5 years	2,250
#33	Lamar	29.7 years	1,446
#34	Fort Lawn	29.8 years	1,144
#35	Dunbar	30.0 years	750
#36	Judson	30.3 years	2,201
#37	Newberry	30.3 years	10,733
#38	Furman	30.6 years	747
#39	Duncan	30.9 years	4,175
#40	McColl	30.9 years	2,453
#41	Campobello	31.0 years	888
#42	Lyman	31.0 years	6,317
#43	Wellford	31.1 years	3,432
#44	South Sumter	31.3 years	1,808
#45	Beaufort	31.5 years	13,660
#46	Clifton	31.5 years	861
#47	Gloverville	31.5 years	2,418
#48	Luray	31.5 years	221
#49	Saluda	31.7 years	3,095
#50	St. Andrews	31.7 years	20,953

Frequently Asked Questions

What city has the youngest in South Carolina?

Oswego ranks #1 for youngest cities in South Carolina with a value of 15.4 years and a population of 211.

How many cities are ranked for youngest cities in South Carolina?

There are 50 cities ranked for youngest 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 youngest cities?

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

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