Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC

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2020 Population

155,024

0.0865% 1-year growth

US Senator

Lindsey Graham

Republican Party

US Senator

Tim Scott

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

41.7

0.725% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

18.3%

5.86% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$41,873

2.81% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$96,300

2020 Employed Population

61,493

1.07% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC had a population of 155k people with a median age of 41.7 and a median household income of $41,873. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC grew from 154,890 to 155,024, a 0.0865% increase and its median household income grew from $40,730 to $41,873, a 2.81% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC are White (Non-Hispanic) (65%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (28%), White (Hispanic) (2.31%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.03%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.29%).

4.64% of the households in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.3% of the residents in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC are Limestone University (488 degrees awarded in 2020), Newberry College (237 degrees), and University of South Carolina-Union (52 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC was $96,300, and the homeownership rate was 72.8%.

Most people in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26 minutes. The average car ownership in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC was 2 cars per household.

Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC borders Shelby City PUMA, NC, Lincoln & Cleveland (East) Counties PUMA, NC, Simpsonville, Laurens & Clinton Cities PUMA, SC, Greer City (East) PUMA, SC, York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC, Lexington Town & Red Bank PUMA, SC, West Columbia, Cayce Cities, Irmo Town & Seven Oaks PUMA, SC, Forest Acres City & Dentsville PUMA, SC, Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC, and Greenwood, Abbeville & McCormick Counties PUMA, SC.

Population & Diversity

Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC is home to a population of 155k people, from which 98.3% are citizens. As of 2020, 2.7% of Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC residents were born outside of the country (4.19k people).

In 2020, there were 2.32 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (101k people) in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 43.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.58k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC are Spanish (5,080 households), Portuguese (257 households), and Arabic (248 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

80,213

Women

51.7%

74,788

Men

48.3%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 155,001 inhabitants, with 48.3% men, and 51.7% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

98.3%

2020 Citizenship

98.3%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 98.3% of Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC was 98.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC

White (Non-Hispanic)
101k ± 98
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
43.4k ± 555
White (Hispanic)
3.58k ± 626

4.28%

Hispanic Population

6.63k people

4.28% of the people in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC are hispanic (6.63k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,984 ± 1,087 people
Guatemala
376 ± 475 people
Egypt
279 ± 410 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC was Mexico, the natal country of 1,984 Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC residents, followed by Guatemala with 376 and Egypt with 279.

Foreign-Born Population

2.7%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

4.19k people

2.54%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

3.93k people

As of 2020, 2.7% of Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC residents (4.19k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC was 2.54%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
5,080 households (3.48%)
Portuguese
257 households (0.176%)
Arabic
248 households (0.17%)

4.64% of the households in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC was Spanish. 3.48% of the households in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,198 ± 354
Gulf War (2001-)
1,821 ± 404
Gulf War (1990s)
1,492 ± 314

Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.76 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC employs 61.5k people. The largest industries in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC are Elementary & secondary schools (4,283 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,635 people), and Construction (3,368 people), and the highest paying industries are Computer Systems Design ($201,525), Lumber & other construction materials merchant wholesalers ($137,136), and Air transportation ($99,395).

Males in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $36,929. The income inequality in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.428, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

30,406

Women

49.4%

31,087

Men

50.6%

The workforce of Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC in 2020 was 61,493 people, with 49.4% woman, and 50.6% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC.

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Occupations

61.5k

2020 Value

1.07%

1 Year growth

± 1.07%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC grew at a rate of 1.07%, from 60.8k employees to 61.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC, are Cashiers (1,945 people), Janitors & building cleaners (1,653 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,597 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for South Carolina.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in South Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

61.5k

2020 Value

1.07%

1 Year growth

± 1.07%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC grew at a rate of 1.07%, from 60.8k employees to 61.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,283 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,635 people), and Construction (3,368 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC, though some of these residents may live in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$34,906

Median earning men ± $1,714

$26,154

Median earning women ± $1,030

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Wholesale Trade ($45,095), Public Administration ($42,390), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($41,216).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Construction ($50,660), Information ($37,717), and Public Administration ($34,800).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for South Carolina.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in South Carolina. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in South Carolina.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from South Carolina to other states, or from other states to South Carolina.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound South Carolina product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $38.2B, followed by Plastics/rubber ($32.1B) and Machinery ($26.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound South Carolina products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for South Carolina.

$285B

2020 Value in South Carolina

$613B

Projected 2050 Value in South Carolina

115% growth

In 2020, total outbound South Carolina trade was $285B. This is expected to increase 115% to $613B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound South Carolina trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from South Carolina to other states, or from other states to South Carolina.

Most Common Trade Partners

North Carolina
$30.1B
Georgia
$22.4B
Texas
$13.2B

In 2020, the top outbound South Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was North Carolina with $30.1B, followed by Georgia with $22.4B and Texas and $13.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that South Carolina shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott are the senators currently representing the state of South Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

South Carolina is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senators Elections

US Senators from South Carolina

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Lindsey Graham

Senator from South Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2003

Tim Scott

Senator from South Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2013
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Jim DeMint.

Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott are the senators currently representing South Carolina.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in South Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from South Carolina

South Carolina is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for South Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC awarded 777 degrees. The student population of Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 2,093 male students and 2,177 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC are White (438 and 59.7%), followed by Black or African American (235 and 32%), Hispanic or Latino (26 and 3.54%), and Unknown (23 and 3.13%).

The largest universities in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC by number of degrees awarded are Limestone University (488 and 62.8%), Newberry College (237 and 30.5%), and University of South Carolina-Union (52 and 6.69%).

The most popular majors in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC are Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (125 and 16.1%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (89 and 11.5%), and Social Work (79 and 10.2%).

The median tuition cost in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC for private four year colleges is $25,425.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 64%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 26.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 4,270 (49% men and 51% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2020 there were 4,270 students enrolled in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC, 49% men and 51% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,109 records, of which 52.9% were women and 47.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations
116 degree-majors awarded
Social Work
79 degree-majors awarded
Sport & Fitness Management
40 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC was Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations with 116 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Limestone University
488 degrees awarded
Newberry College
237 degrees awarded
University of South Carolina-Union
52 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Limestone University with 488 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 343 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC, which is 0.79 times less than the 434 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 438 degrees mean that there were 1.86 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 235 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($25,425) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,800) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($1,600) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2020, 1.16% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.85% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (45.1k), Some college (25.9k), and Secondary Education (23.9k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC was $96,300 in 2020, which is 0.419 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $96,300 to $96,300, a 0% change. The homeownership rate in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC is 72.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC have an average commute time of 26 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC is $41,873. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC was Mount Pleasant Town PUMA, SC with a value of $80,467, followed by Charleston City PUMA, SC and York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC, with respective values of $72,562 and $72,224.

Housing

Property

$96,300

Median Property Value 2020

±$3,912

$43,899

Median Property Taxes

±$1,419

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

72.8%

Homeownership

2020

68.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 72.8% of the housing units in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC was Mount Pleasant Town PUMA, SC with a value of $80,467, followed by Charleston City PUMA, SC and York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC, with respective values of $72,562 and $72,224.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$41,873

Median Household Income

± $1,414

60.3k

Number of Households

± 1,773

In 2020, the median household income of the 60.3k households in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC grew to $41,873 from the previous year's value of $40,730.

The following chart displays the households in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

0.428

2020 Wage GINI in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC

0.43

2019 Wage GINI in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC

In 2020, the income inequality in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC was 0.428 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.408% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (84.7%)
Carpooled (10.3%)
Worked At Home (2.71%)

In 2020, 84.7% of workers in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.3%) and those who worked at home (2.71%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

26 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC have a shorter commute time (26 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.07% of the workforce in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

18.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC (27.8k out of 152k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

89.6% of the population of Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC has health coverage, with 40.8% on employee plans, 19.4% on Medicaid, 14.7% on Medicare, 13.1% on non-group plans, and 1.58% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in South Carolina was $7,311 in 2014. This is a 4.15% increase from the previous year ($7,020).

Primary care physicians in South Carolina see 1494 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.267% decrease from the previous year (1498 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1767 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 546 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for South Carolina. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in South Carolina, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for South Carolina.

1,494 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in South Carolina

Primary care physicians in South Carolina see an average of 1,494 patients per year. This represents a 0.267% decrease from the previous year (1,498 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in South Carolina in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for South Carolina.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of South Carolina across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.8% under 18 years, 19.1% between 18 and 34 years, 39% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.9% were men and 53.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

10.4%

Uninsured

40.8%

Employer Coverage

19.4%

Medicaid

14.7%

Medicare

13.1%

Non-Group

1.58%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC grew by 3.12% from 10.1% to 10.4%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.