South Carolina will grow to nearly 6.4 million residents by 2042 — if the state’s latest projections prove accurate — and just a handful of counties will account for most of the population growth.
Five counties could see their populations soar by 49 percent or more from 2024 to 2042, a pace of growth likely to strain roads, schools and public services.
Horry County tops the list with an expected gain of 216,662 more residents, which means a 53 percent population increase.
South Carolina – the fastest-growing state in the nation last year – expects another million people by 2042.
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Just a handful of counties could see most of that growth, straining roads, schools and public services.https://t.co/3jRyWJuCJt