Government
| Governor: | Nikki Haley (R) |
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| Treasurer: | Curtis Loftis (R) |
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| Senators: | Jim DeMint (R)
Lindsey Graham (R) |
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| Entered Union: | May 23, 1788 |
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| U.S. Representatives: | 6 |
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Area
| Total Area | 82,932,674 km2 / 32,020,484 mi2 |
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| Land Area | 77,856,842 km2 / 30,060,695 mi2 |
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| Water Area | 5,075,832 km2 / 1,959,790 mi2 |
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| Water Area Percentage | 6.12 % |
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Time Zone
| Standard Time | GMT -5 |
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| Daylight-Saving Time | GMT -4 |
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Weather
| Record High Temperature | 111°F / 44°C , Camden (June 28, 1954) |
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| Record Low Temperature | -19°F / -28°C , Caesars Head (January 21, 1985) |
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GDP
| Total Gross Domestic Product (USD Billions) | $164 (2010) |
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| Per Capita Real GDP (USD) | $31,304 (2010) |
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Population
| Population | 4,625,364 (2010) |
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| Under 19 Population | 1,224,425 / 26.5% (2010) |
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| 65 and older Population | 912,429 / 19.7% (2010) |
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| Male Population | 2,250,101 / 48.6% (2010) |
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| Female Population | 2,375,263 / 51.4% (2010) |
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| Non-English Speaker (at home) | 159,704 (2000) |
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| Net International Immigration | 7,265 (2009) |
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| Birth Rate (per 1,000) | 13.3 per 1,000 (2009) |
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| Percent of People Under Poverty Level (%) | 17.1% (2009) |
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Major Cities
| City | Population (2010) |
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| Columbia | 129,272 |
| Charleston | 120,083 |
| North Charleston | 97,471 |
Employment
| Employment | 1,805,200 (2010) |
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| Average Weekly Wage (USD) | $692 (2010) |
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| Unemployment Rate (%) | 11% (2011) |
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Expenditures
| Per Capita State Spending (USD) | $4,389 (2010) |
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| Energy Expenditures per Person (USD) | $3,635 (2009) |
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| Expenditures of State and Local Government Employee-Retirement Systems (USD Thousands) | $2,450 (2010) |
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Revenue
| Personal Income (USD Millions) | $32,505 (2009) |
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| State Internal Revenue Collection (USD Thousands) | $17,465 (2011) |
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| Cash and Security Holdings by State Government (USD Thousands) | $34 (2010) |
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| Per Capita State Tax Collection (USD) | $1,475 (2010) |
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Education
| High School Graduation Rate (%) | 84.1% (2010) |
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| Percent of Population with a Bachelor's Degree (%) | 24.5% (2010) |
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| Percent of Population with an Advanced Degree (%) | 8.8% (2010) |
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Largest Universities
| University of South Carolina - Columbia |
| Clemson University |
| College of Charleston |
Logistics
| Public Road Length (Miles) | 66,255 Miles (2008) |
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| Gas Tax Rate (%) | 16.8% (2011) |
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| Number of Public Airports | 68 (2010) |
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Main Airports
| Code | Name | City |
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| CAE | Columbia Metropolitan | Columbia |
| CHS | Charleston AFB/International | Charleston |
| GSP | Greenville Spartanburg International | Greer |
| MYR | Myrtle Beach International | Myrtle Beach |
Ports
| Charleston |
| Columbia |
| Georgetown |
| Greenville-Spartanburg |
Sources:
Air Nav (2009)
American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) (2009)
Bureau of Business and Economic Research (2009)
Bureau of Labor Statistics (2009)
Bureau of Transportation (2008)
Education Portal (2010)
Federal Aviation Administration (2009)
Internal Revenue Service (2009)
National Association of State Budget Officers (2008)
National Climatic Data Center (2009)
National Governors Association (2011)
Tax Foundation (2008)
U.S. Census Bureau (2000, 2007, 2008, 2009)
U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Economic Analysis (2009)
U.S. Energy Information Administration (2008)
U.S. House of Representatives (2011)
United States Senate (2011)
