SOUTH CAROLINA — The population in South Carolina is growing, according to reports from WPDE.
From 2019 to 2023, 161,000 people moved into the Palmetto State.
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The bulk of those new residents migrated to the coast, with a combined 34,000 people moving to Horry and Charleston counties.
York County had the fifth-highest number of newcomers, with nearly 12,000.
Economic development officials believe people are moving to South Carolina for the weather, lifestyle, and employment opportunities.
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