South Carolina Leads Nation in Population Growth

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Did you know that South Carolina is officially the fastest-growing state in the nation? This is true, according to the latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Between July 2024 and July 2025, the Palmetto State’s population grew by 1.5%, beating every other state in the country. State officials attribute this rapid expansion primarily to a massive influx of domestic migration—Americans choosing to leave other states in favor of South Carolina’s climate, economy, and cost of living.

“From July 2024 to July 2025, South Carolina netted 66,622 domestic migrants, meaning 66,622 more people moved into the state than out of it,” the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) reported.

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