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Primary SC Destination Hubs
+28% 10yr
+22% 10yr
+19% 10yr
+25% 10yr
Horry County (Myrtle Beach)
#1 Retiree & Relocation Hub
Charleston Metro Area
Tech, Medical & Tourism
Greenville / Spartanburg
Manufacturing & Commerce
York & Lancaster (Charlotte suburb)
Tax Advantage Commuters
Census ACS Note: Annual state-to-state population migration flows calculated from 1-year estimates & 5-year aggregate trends.
National Overview
Inflow:
Low
High
High Outflow State
South Carolina Hub
Period: 2020 - 2024 (Post-Pandemic Boom)
Top Origin States
Inward Migrants
Migration Push & Pull Drivers
Tax & Cost Advantage
11.5% Lower COL
Low property taxes, zero state estate tax, and housing costs significantly lower than NY, NJ, MA, and CA driving northern retirees and remote workers.
Manufacturing & Job Boom
+14.2% Employment
Massive industrial expansions (BMW, Boeing, Volvo, Scout Motors EV, Scout Battery corridor) pulling skilled workers from Midwest & Southeast.
Climate & Lifestyle Shift
#2 Sunbelt Gain
Mild winters, 187 miles of coastline, and resort lifestyle choices in Myrtle Beach, Hilton Head, and Charleston.
Source: US Census Bureau ACS
Updated: Sep 2026