South Carolina

South Carolina has a population of 5,118,425, of which 78.4% of the population is aged 18+ (U.S. Census, 2021)

7 of South Carolina's 46 counties lie within the Appalachian Region

South Carolina has the 12th highest poverty rate, with 27% of residents earning below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level

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Literacy

22.4% of South Carolina adults read below a 3rd Grade level

35.2% of South Carolina adults read between a 3rd and 8th Grade level

42.4% of South Carolina adults are proficient in reading texts above an 8th Grade level

Numeracy

35% of South Carolin adults struggle to perform math problems that require more than 1 step

32.7% of South Carolina adults struggle to perform math problems that require more than 3 steps

32.3% of South Carolina adults are proficient in math taught above an 8th Grade level

County Data

In South Carolina's 7 Appalachian counties, 3 out of 5 adults read below an 8th Grade level

Nearly 1 in 6 adults has not graduated from high school

More than 1 in 4 residents earns below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level

In South Carolina's 7 Appalachian counties, nearly 3 out of every 4 adults struggle to perform basic math

Nearly 1 in 6 residents relies on SNAP for Nutrition Assistance

11.6% of residents lack health insurance

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