Understand SC

Changing demographics

Episode Summary

South Carolina’s population has about doubled what it was in 1970. It’s now the 9th fastest growing state in the U.S. How are we experiencing these changes in the state and what does it mean for the future?

Episode Notes

South Carolina’s population has about doubled what it was in 1970. It’s now the 9th fastest growing state in the U.S. How are we experiencing these changes in the state and what does it mean for the future?

Further Reading:

• Driven by new residents from other states, South Carolina’s population tops 5 million
• Charleston area, Upstate cities see explosive growth, while Columbia loses residents

Theme music by Billie Fountain. Find him on Spotify.