South Carolina recently became the fastest-growing state in the nation by percentage, fueled by a relentless surge in domestic migration that shows no signs of slowing. Between 2024 and 2025 alone, the state added nearly 80,000 new residents, as people flocked to the Palmetto State for its lower cost of living, favorable tax policies for retirees, and a thriving job market in sectors like advanced manufacturing and tech. While growth has tempered slightly from its pandemic-era peak, the state is still projected to add another million residents by 2042, with areas like Horry County and the Upstate region braced for long-term expansion that will continue to reshape the state's infrastructure and housing markets.
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