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South Carolina has 46 counties, a population of more than 5 million people, about 424 zip codes and 82 public school districts. Those counties vary widely in population, school enrollment, zip code coverage and local boundary structure. Greenville County has the largest population in the state, while Allendale County has the smallest. Browse the map, population, zip codes, school districts, county subdivisions and county list sections below to explore further. Or, simply start typing in the box below to go directly to that county.
Interactive South Carolina County Map
This South Carolina county map preview highlights population-by-county context, ZIP code coverage, school districts, and local boundary structure. Full statewide and county-level data packages are available when you need complete downloadable datasets. Click or tap any county to view its maps, trends and data.
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South Carolina Population By County
South Carolina's population was over 5 million in 2020, up 489,815 (10.73%) residents from 2010. Greenville County had the largest population in the state with 525,534 people. Richland and Charleston Counties also stand out as major population centers. Allendale County was the least populated area in South Carolina with only 8,039 residents. The table below compares South Carolina county populations and recent population trends.
The Most Populated Counties In South Carolina
| County | Population | Trend (2010-2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Greenville County | 525,534 | ▴ 16.47% |
| Richland County | 416,147 | ▴ 8.23% |
| Charleston County | 408,235 | ▴ 16.57% |
| Horry County | 351,029 | ▴ 30.35% |
| Spartanburg County | 327,997 | ▴ 15.37% |
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County populations reflect the latest state serving context (2020).
South Carolina County Map With ZIP Codes
South Carolina has about 424 zip codes statewide. Spartanburg County contains the most zip codes, with 29. County-level zip code maps give a faster and clearer way to understand local coverage as zip boundaries can span county and municipal lines. The maps below highlight a few South Carolina counties.
South Carolina School Districts By County
South Carolina has 82 public school districts with 957,341 students enrolled as of 2024. Spartanburg County stands out for both district count and total enrollment. Horry County posted the largest recent enrollment gain. The table below compares county level school district totals and recent enrollment trends across the state.
Largest School Districts in South Carolina
| County | Districts | Enrollment | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spartanburg County | 8 | 130,688 | ▾ 0.57% |
| Lexington County | 5 | 58,027 | ▾ 0.63% |
| Anderson County | 5 | 32,269 | ▾ 1.59% |
| Laurens County | 4 | 86,353 | ▾ 0.91% |
| York County | 4 | 48,463 | ▾ 0.81% |
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School district enrollment and trend values reflect the most recent state-level context (2024).
South Carolina County Map With County Subdivisions
South Carolina has about 299 county subdivisions statewide. These boundaries add another layer of local detail and help show how subdivision lines fit inside county boundaries. The previews below highlight a few counties with available subdivision map coverage.
Get the Full South Carolina Data Package
The sections above provide a preview of South Carolina county maps and county-level data. The full package includes complete statewide coverage with ready-to-use files for mapping, planning, and analysis.
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- County map exports and boundary coverage for every county in South Carolina
- Statewide GIS layers for ZIP codes, subdivisions, school districts, roads, water, and political boundaries
- Population, demographics, school, housing, and trend context aligned across counties
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