963,569 seniors call South Carolina home — 18.5% of the population.
South Carolina has the largest senior population in the nation, with 90,837 residents aged 85 and older. The median age in the state is 40.1 years.
Seniors in South Carolina have a median household income of $77,267. About 10.5% of seniors live below the poverty line. 32.9% report a disability.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. Income data reflects households with a householder aged 65+.
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Shop MFI Medical Order lab tests| # | County | Seniors 65+ | % of Pop |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Horry County | 94,867 | 25.7% |
| 2 | Greenville County | 88,164 | 16.4% |
| 3 | Charleston County | 72,478 | 17.5% |
| 4 | Richland County | 57,401 | 13.7% |
| 5 | Spartanburg County | 54,742 | 16.2% |
| 6 | Beaufort County | 53,616 | 27.9% |
| 7 | Lexington County | 50,204 | 16.7% |
| 8 | York County | 43,314 | 15.0% |
| 9 | Anderson County | 37,680 | 18.2% |
| 10 | Aiken County | 35,009 | 20.4% |