Beaufort

Wallace Thomas – January 18, 2023 

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With people flocking to the Palmetto State all the time, it’s not much of a big surprise that South Carolina was the third-fastest growing state in 2022. With a moderate climate, job opportunities and that amazing coastline, how can we possibly be surprised?

According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, South Carolina’s population grew a whopping 1.7% from 2021 to 2022, behind only Florida and Idaho, according to the data.

On July 1, South Carolina’s population was estimated at 5,282,634, which is 89,368 more residents in the state than in 2021. We all knew South Carolina was growing, but that’s a lot of people.

With lot of folks fleeing the north for warmer climates, New York, Illinois, Louisiana, West Virginia were the states that saw the biggest percentage decline in 2022. Hawaii was also on the list and saw a decline as well.

The Southern U.S. was the region that saw the most growth, followed by the Western U.S., which was the only other region that saw growth in 2022.

Top 10 in Percentage Growth:

  1. Florida – 1.9%
  2. Idaho – 1.8%
  3. South Carolina – 1.7%
  4. Texas – 1.6%
  5. South Dakota – 1.5%
  6. Montana – 1.5%
  7. Delaware – 1.4%
  8. Arizona – 1.3%
  9. North Carolina – 1.3%
  10. Utah – 1.2%

Lots of those folks who are relocating are making Beaufort SC their new home, and we don’t blame them. With the growth we’ve seen lately, Beaufort SC is starting to offer lots of the perks of living in a larger area, but it doesn’t cut corners on its small town charm.

If you’re considering relocating to the Beaufort SC area, or if you’ve been here awhile and you’re looking for a change of scenery and are in the market for a new local home, we can help make your dream a reality by helping you find your forever home here in the Lowcountry. Call us at 843-521-2121 and one of our experienced agents can assist you in becoming a Beaufort local.

~ Wallace