South Carolina Migration
South Carolina gained a net 29.2K households in moves between states in the latest IRS data: 99.8K moved in and 70.6K moved out. The most arrivals came from North Carolina, and the most leavers went to North Carolina.
Migration in all 50 states →- Net flow
- +29.2K
- households
- Total inbound
- 99.8K
- households moving in
- Total outbound
- 70.6K
- households moving out
- Income insight
- $88K / $67K
- Arrivals avg $88K vs Leavers avg $67K · Attracting higher earners
- Net people (Census)
- +54.8K
- 189.3K in · 134.5K out · consistent with IRS
Where People Come From
Top 10 states sending residents to South Carolina.
Households arriving, by origin state
| # | Origin state | Households | Avg AGI | People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Carolina | 18.0K | $84K | |
| 2 | Florida | 9.7K | $73K | |
| 3 | Georgia | 9.3K | $81K | |
| 4 | New York | 7.3K | $94K | |
| 5 | Virginia | 4.9K | $103K | |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | 4.2K | $98K | |
| 7 | California | 4.2K | $92K | |
| 8 | Texas | 3.8K | $88K | |
| 9 | New Jersey | 3.6K | $106K | |
| 10 | Ohio | 3.0K | $88K |
Where People Leave To
Top 10 states that South Carolina residents move to.
Households leaving, by destination state
| # | Destination state | Households | Avg AGI | People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Carolina | 15.3K | $65K | |
| 2 | Georgia | 8.3K | $61K | |
| 3 | Florida | 7.2K | $77K | |
| 4 | Virginia | 3.7K | $68K | |
| 5 | Texas | 3.7K | $70K | |
| 6 | New York | 3.0K | $57K | |
| 7 | California | 2.3K | $70K | |
| 8 | Tennessee | 2.3K | $69K | |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | 2.0K | $69K | |
| 10 | Ohio | 1.9K | $66K |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where are people moving to South Carolina from?
The top state sending residents to South Carolina is North Carolina with approximately 18.0K households. Other top origins include Florida, Georgia, New York.
Where do people leaving South Carolina go?
Residents leaving South Carolina most commonly move to North Carolina (approximately 15.3K households). Other popular destinations include Georgia, Florida, Virginia.
Is South Carolina gaining or losing residents?
South Carolina is gaining residents with a net inflow of approximately 29.2K households, per IRS tax-return data. Total inbound: 99.8K, total outbound: 70.6K. The Census Bureau's American Community Survey, which counts people rather than households, shows a net +54.8K people (189.3K in, 134.5K out, ±16.0K), consistent with the IRS direction.