Poverty rates for major demographic groups in the U.S., South, and South Carolina, 2023
| South Carolina | South | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 13.9% | 13.5% | 12.5% |
| Child poverty rate | 19.1% | 18.0% | 16.0% |
| Men | 12.4% | 12.2% | 11.3% |
| Women | 15.3% | 14.8% | 13.6% |
| Non-Hispanic white | 9.4% | 10.0% | 9.4% |
| Black | 23.0% | 20.4% | 20.8% |
| Hispanic | 22.0% | 17.4% | 16.6% |
Source: EPI analysis of U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau ACS), 2023 Table S1701, one-year sample.