Cities and Towns in South Carolina 2026 – Complete List of 271 Municipalities

South Carolina is one of the original thirteen colonies, founded in 1670 as an English settlement near present-day Charleston. Originally part of the Province of Carolina, granted by King Charles II in 1663, it became a separate colony from North Carolina in 1712 or 1719. South Carolina joined the Union on May 23, 1788, becoming the eighth state to ratify the U.S. Constitution.

Today, the state is divided into 46 counties and contains approximately 271 municipalities, comprised of 71 cities and nearly 200 towns. These municipalities are governed according to South Carolina state laws that set incorporation criteria such as minimum population density of at least 300 people per square mile, or alternate standards for coastal areas, and service provision requirements: a municipality must provide at least three essential services, such as fire protection or waste management, within three years of incorporation. Municipalities in South Carolina are structured to ensure local viability and self-governance under these legal frameworks.

From the bustling coastal city of Charleston to the small rural town of Live Oak with just 21 residents, South Carolina’s 271 municipalities reflect the remarkable diversity of the Palmetto State. This complete guide covers every incorporated city and town in South Carolina for 2026, organized by population and alphabetically, so you can quickly find the information you need.

State Information Overview

Category	Data
Total Municipalities	271
Number of Cities	71
Number of Towns	Approximately 200
Number of Counties	46
Largest City	Charleston (Population approx. 155,369)
Smallest Cities	Smyrna & Tatum — 45 residents each
Total Area	Approximately 32,020 sq miles

South Carolina’s Geographic Regions

South Carolina is geographically and culturally divided into five distinct regions, each with its own character, landscape, and collection of cities and towns. Understanding these regions helps explain why municipalities vary so dramatically in size, industry, and character across the state.

The Upstate

The Upstate region occupies the northwestern corner of South Carolina, bordered by North Carolina to the north and Georgia to the west. It is the most urbanized and economically dynamic region in the state, anchored by Greenville (72,824) and Spartanburg (39,040), two cities that have undergone a remarkable renaissance over the past two decades. The Upstate is home to a thriving manufacturing sector, including major suppliers to BMW and Michelin. Other significant Upstate cities include Anderson (29,980), Rock Hill (75,654), Greer (44,387), Clemson (17,838), Gaffney (12,484), and Mauldin (28,010). The region is known for its scenic Blue Ridge Mountain foothills, rivers, and lakes, making it popular for outdoor recreation and commerce.

The Midlands

The Midlands region stretches across the center of South Carolina and is home to the state capital, Columbia (142,416) one of the two largest cities in the state by any measure. Columbia serves as the seat of state government, home to the University of South Carolina, and a major military hub anchored by Fort Jackson. Key Midlands cities include Sumter (42,766), Aiken (32,947), Florence (40,609), Lexington (24,921), Newberry (10,866), and Orangeburg (13,280). The Midlands landscape transitions from the Sandhills in the east to the rolling Piedmont in the west, and the region hosts some of South Carolina’s fastest-growing suburban communities.

The Lowcountry

The Lowcountry is South Carolina’s coastal and tidal region, stretching from the ACE Basin in the north down to the Savannah River border with Georgia. It is characterized by sea islands, salt marshes, ancient live oaks draped in Spanish moss, and a rich Gullah Geechee cultural heritage. Charleston (155,369) is the dominant city and the state’s largest, according to current ACS estimates, and a world-class destination for history, cuisine, and architecture. Other major Lowcountry municipalities include North Charleston (121,469), Mount Pleasant (95,232), Bluffton (35,243), Beaufort (13,850), Hilton Head Island (38,097), Hardeeville (11,897), and Goose Creek (49,249). The Lowcountry is also one of the fastest-growing parts of the state, particularly around Bluffton and Hardeeville.

The Pee Dee

The Pee Dee region occupies the northeastern interior of South Carolina, named for the Great Pee Dee River that flows through it. It is largely rural and agricultural, with tobacco, cotton, and soybean farming defining much of the landscape. Florence (40,609) serves as the regional hub and a major medical and commercial center. Other notable Pee Dee communities include Hartsville (7,399), Darlington (6,057), Marion (6,195), Dillon (6,306), Bennettsville (6,540), Lake City (5,961), Kingstree (3,072), Mullins (3,885), and Conway (27,985). The Pee Dee is also home to South Carolina’s tobacco country and hosts the famous Darlington Raceway, known as the “Lady in Black.”

The Grand Strand

The Grand Strand is South Carolina’s premier resort and tourism region, stretching approximately 60 miles along the Atlantic coast. It is anchored by Myrtle Beach (39,697), one of the most visited tourist destinations on the East Coast, and includes North Myrtle Beach (20,303), Conway (27,985), Surfside Beach (4,321), Garden City (10,820), Murrells Inlet (10,087), Litchfield Beach (9,544), and Loris (2,749). The Grand Strand economy is driven by tourism, hospitality, golf (with over 100 courses in the area), and a rapidly growing retiree population. The region experiences significant seasonal population swings, with summer months bringing millions of visitors to its beaches.

South Carolina Cities & Towns Ranked by Population

Rank	City	Population 2026	Type	Area Mi²
1	Charleston	160,965	City	115.29
2	Columbia	149,078	City	139.35
3	North Charleston	131,201	City	77.99
4	Mount Pleasant	97,780	Town	49.65
5	Rock Hill	76,370	City	44.88
6	Greenville	75,842	City	30.86
7	Summerville	53,459	Town	22.55
8	Goose Creek	52,398	City	43.5
9	Greer	51,559	City	24.47
10	Myrtle Beach	42,816	City	23.41
11	Sumter	42,714	City	33.19
12	Fort Mill	41,764	Town	19.47
13	Florence	41,336	City	24.92
14	Spartanburg	40,107	City	20.25
15	Bluffton	40,057	Town	52.13
16	Hilton Head Island	38,444	Town	41.35
17	Aiken	32,962	City	22.06
18	Carolina Forest	32,459	CDP	16.82
19	Mauldin	32,226	City	12.39
20	Conway	31,896	City	28
21	Anderson	31,676	City	16.5
22	Simpsonville	30,314	City	9.71
23	Easley	28,984	City	12.96
24	North Augusta	27,349	City	21.5
25	Lexington	26,204	Town	12.64
26	Socastee	25,708	CDP	13.37
27	Taylors	24,163	CDP	10.56
28	Greenwood	22,721	City	16.68
29	Hanahan	22,684	City	10.51
30	North Myrtle Beach	21,735	City	22.58
31	St. Andrews	21,059	CDP	6.14
32	Moncks Corner	20,817	Town	11.44
33	Wade Hampton	20,722	CDP	8.88
34	Five Forks	20,236	CDP	7.57
35	Clemson	19,037	City	7.91
36	West Columbia	18,869	City	9.37
37	Port Royal	17,470	Town	19.3
38	Red Hill	17,232	CDP	10.99
39	Berea	17,184	CDP	7.7
40	Hardeeville	16,926	City	60.26
41	Ladson	16,831	CDP	7.03
42	Lake Wylie	16,639	CDP	7.89
43	Seven Oaks	16,185	CDP	7.65
44	Dentsville	15,704	CDP	6.69
45	Fountain Inn	15,423	City	8.6
46	Gantt	15,248	CDP	9.57
47	Tega Cay	15,001	City	4.6
48	Beaufort	14,688	City	24.43
49	Powdersville	13,934	CDP	13.76
50	Boiling Springs	13,622	CDP	6.84
51	Cayce	13,589	City	16.88
52	Orangeburg	13,478	City	9.01
53	Parker	12,825	CDP	6.84
54	James Island	12,666	Town	4.74
55	Gaffney	12,450	City	9.64
56	Oak Grove	12,433	CDP	7.58
57	Irmo	12,383	Town	6.83
58	Litchfield Beach	11,746	CDP	11.23
59	Red Bank	11,258	CDP	12.54
60	Garden City	11,192	CDP	5.34
61	Newberry	10,963	City	9.2
62	Little River	10,802	CDP	10.48
63	Murrells Inlet	10,673	CDP	7.32
64	York	10,467	City	8.77
65	Forest Acres	10,346	City	4.62
66	Woodfield	10,039	CDP	2.72
67	Lugoff	9,946	CDP	22.78
68	Lancaster	9,832	City	8.06
69	White Knoll	9,680	CDP	6.12
70	Travelers Rest	9,530	City	6.24
71	Camden	9,446	City	11.11
72	Seneca	9,373	City	8.47
73	Laurens	9,345	City	10.21
74	Georgetown	9,041	City	6.99
75	Sangaree	8,586	CDP	2.03
76	Sans Souci	8,275	CDP	3.31
77	Forestbrook	8,105	CDP	3.67
78	Clinton	7,964	City	10.45
79	Clover	7,947	Town	4.73
80	Clemson University	7,919	CDP	2.12
81	Union	7,874	City	7.99
82	Blythewood	7,669	Town	10.63
83	Welcome	7,617	CDP	4.61
84	Valley Falls	7,468	CDP	5.19
85	Lake Murray of Richland	7,420	CDP	5.55
86	Bennettsville	7,398	City	6.18
87	Hartsville	7,321	City	5.99
88	Lyman	7,306	Town	6.78
89	Burton	7,168	CDP	8.35
90	Homeland Park	7,094	CDP	4.71
91	Centerville	6,923	CDP	5.91
92	Dillon	6,113	City	5.44
93	Darlington	5,972	City	4.71
94	Piedmont	5,944	CDP	8.6
95	Marion	5,918	City	4.48
96	Lake City	5,859	City	5.45
97	Hollywood	5,607	Town	23.51
98	Laurel Bay	5,566	CDP	4.16
99	Woodruff	5,489	City	7.7
100	Walterboro	5,480	City	7.1
101	Belvedere	5,381	CDP	3.42
102	Central	5,373	Town	5.44
103	Baxter Village	5,360	CDP	1.42
104	Batesburg-Leesville	5,348	Town	8.2
105	Chester	5,209	City	4.07
106	East Camden	5,182	CDP	3.58
107	Capitol View	5,121	CDP	1.6
108	Cheraw	4,919	Town	5.95
109	Abbeville	4,876	City	6.21
110	Duncan	4,856	Town	7.17
111	Belton	4,688	City	3.85
112	Barnwell	4,558	City	7.84
113	Whitney	4,503	CDP	3.05
114	Surfside Beach	4,472	Town	1.95
115	Wyboo	4,409	CDP	14.96
116	Williamston	4,399	Town	3.85
117	Isle of Palms	4,391	City	4.44
118	Walhalla	4,334	City	3.88
119	Saxon	4,304	CDP	2.38
120	Edgefield	4,265	Town	4.33
121	Newport	4,143	CDP	8.05
122	Keowee Key	4,070	CDP	3.47
123	Southern Shops	4,035	CDP	3.56
124	Honea Path	3,981	Town	3.51
125	Wellford	3,931	City	5.32
126	India Hook	3,902	CDP	2.64
127	Brookdale	3,874	CDP	3.64
128	Northlake	3,872	CDP	4.14
129	Pendleton	3,797	Town	4.91
130	Manning	3,795	City	2.94
131	Arthurtown	3,770	CDP	1.86
132	Hilltop	3,764	CDP	1.82
133	Mullins	3,764	City	3.19
134	Roebuck	3,761	CDP	4.29
135	Ridgeland	3,739	Town	48.34
136	Dunean	3,726	CDP	1.57
137	Arkwright	3,582	CDP	2.58
138	Inman	3,531	City	1.89
139	Liberty	3,333	City	4.93
140	Burnettown	3,312	Town	5.51
141	Cherryvale	3,284	CDP	1.81
142	Golden Grove	3,226	CDP	5.78
143	Lesslie	3,223	CDP	6.06
144	Winnsboro	3,222	Town	5.72
145	North Hartsville	3,209	CDP	4.53
146	Pickens	3,206	City	3.06
147	East Gaffney	3,188	CDP	3.02
148	Lakewood	3,182	CDP	7.53
149	Saluda	3,051	Town	3.25
150	Denmark	3,022	City	3.91
151	Loris	3,005	City	4.55
152	Kingstree	2,968	Town	3.18
153	Landrum	2,942	City	2.85
154	Dalzell	2,924	CDP	5.85
155	Bamberg	2,885	Town	3.58
156	Ben Avon	2,873	CDP	1.67
157	Williston	2,871	Town	8.95
158	Clearwater	2,836	CDP	4.19
159	Bishopville	2,823	City	2.34
160	Springdale	2,764	Town	2.7
161	Ravenel	2,756	Town	13.18
162	Arcadia	2,745	CDP	1.96
163	Pacolet	2,705	Town	5.78
164	Riverview	2,569	CDP	1.25
165	Hampton	2,552	Town	4.51
166	Pageland	2,548	Town	4.86
167	Andrews	2,500	Town	2.21
168	Westminster	2,481	City	3.45
169	New Ellenton	2,423	Town	4.44
170	Allendale	2,403	Town	3.31
171	Pine Ridge	2,399	Town	4.52
172	South Congaree	2,396	Town	3.29
173	Watts Mills	2,392	CDP	2.27
174	Pimlico	2,388	CDP	0.69
175	Springdale	2,387	CDP	3.54
176	Cowpens	2,329	Town	2.29
177	Gloverville	2,323	CDP	3.63
178	Johnston	2,320	Town	2.62
179	Privateer	2,281	CDP	8.17
180	Judson	2,236	CDP	0.79
181	Edisto	2,192	CDP	5.27
182	Elgin	2,177	CDP	4.86
183	Seabrook Island	2,175	Town	5.94
184	Kershaw	2,147	Town	2
185	Timmonsville	2,126	Town	2.78
186	Tigerville	2,103	CDP	1.33
187	Folly Beach	2,088	City	12.51
188	Graniteville	2,075	CDP	3.31
189	Ninety Six	2,075	Town	1.82
190	Mayo	2,049	CDP	3.04
191	Kiawah Island	1,997	Town	11.17
192	Chapin	1,993	Town	2.23
193	Blacksburg	1,987	Town	1.87
194	Camp Croft	1,974	CDP	2.65
195	Sullivan’s Island	1,974	Town	2.5
196	Stateburg	1,970	CDP	4.66
197	Reidville	1,943	Town	1.76
198	McColl	1,930	Town	1.05
199	Shell Point	1,929	CDP	4.01
200	Great Falls	1,915	Town	4.24
201	Arial	1,904	CDP	4.56
202	Blackville	1,896	Town	8.93
203	Irwin	1,892	CDP	2.98
204	Slater-Marietta	1,878	CDP	4.31
205	St. George	1,863	Town	2.85
206	Monarch Mill	1,832	CDP	5.61
207	McCormick	1,828	Town	4.05
208	St. Matthews	1,826	Town	1.92
209	Eureka Mill	1,791	CDP	1.26
210	Langley	1,781	CDP	1.14
211	Calhoun Falls	1,757	Town	3.39
212	Hopkins	1,750	CDP	16.51
213	Estill	1,749	Town	4.02
214	Ware Shoals	1,722	Town	3.28
215	Fairforest	1,715	CDP	2.09
216	Homewood	1,711	CDP	2.03
217	Wilkinson Heights	1,705	CDP	2.99
218	Jackson	1,689	Town	3.52
219	Elgin	1,669	Town	1.08
220	South Sumter	1,669	CDP	2.34
221	Gaston	1,658	Town	5.32
222	Varnville	1,605	Town	3.83
223	St. Stephen	1,602	Town	2.59
224	Olympia	1,601	CDP	0.71
225	Cane Savannah	1,585	CDP	3.63
226	Edmund	1,568	CDP	6.83
227	Utica	1,538	CDP	1.09
228	Awendaw	1,503	Town	17.35
229	Meggett	1,482	Town	18.14
230	Pelzer	1,470	Town	0.91
231	Whitmire	1,461	Town	1.25
232	Bonneau Beach	1,454	CDP	2.35
233	Wedgefield	1,449	CDP	8.51
234	Conestee	1,446	CDP	1.06
235	Beech Island	1,402	CDP	4.92
236	Chesterfield	1,359	Town	4.08
237	Johnsonville	1,347	City	2.12
238	Fairfax	1,340	Town	3.31
239	Joanna	1,337	CDP	3.14
240	Due West	1,322	Town	1.64
241	Winnsboro Mills	1,317	CDP	2.46
242	Drayton	1,284	CDP	1.4
243	Prosperity	1,272	Town	1.97
244	Dovesville	1,248	CDP	7.01
245	Holly Hill	1,242	Town	1.75
246	Lincolnville	1,240	Town	1.2
247	Lake Secession	1,238	CDP	5.81
248	Buffalo	1,224	CDP	4.02
249	Iva	1,222	Town	1.02
250	Cateechee	1,216	CDP	0.51
251	Latta	1,215	Town	1.1
252	Catawba	1,198	CDP	9.97
253	Newtown	1,193	CDP	0.52
254	Seabrook	1,180	CDP	5.5
255	Sandy Springs	1,175	CDP	2.87
256	Gayle Mill	1,167	CDP	0.66
257	City View	1,132	CDP	0.39
258	Murphys Estates	1,128	CDP	2.05
259	Yemassee	1,127	Town	12.39
260	La France	1,126	CDP	1.3
261	Van Wyck	1,116	Town	10.37
262	Aynor	1,102	Town	1.8
263	Edisto Beach	1,076	Town	2.13
264	Pamplico	1,061	Town	1.62
265	West Pelzer	1,055	Town	0.6
266	Gadsden	1,015	CDP	11.51
267	The Cliffs Valley	1,001	CDP	6.46
268	Manville	999	CDP	2.72
269	Fort Lawn	988	Town	1.39
270	Chesnee	986	City	1.07
271	Branchville	960	Town	3.17
272	Pinopolis	950	CDP	1.43
273	Clifton	935	CDP	1.07
274	Ridgeville	934	Town	3.05
275	Fripp Island	927	CDP	3.26
276	Dunbar	923	CDP	1.02
277	DeBordieu Colony	921	CDP	4.12
278	Hamer	905	CDP	5.04
279	Heath Springs	905	Town	1.62
280	Chickasaw Point	898	CDP	2.19
281	Quinby	892	Town	1.31
282	Inman Mills	860	CDP	1.08
283	Warrenville	854	CDP	1.08
284	Arcadia Lakes	851	Town	0.56
285	Lamar	849	Town	1.21
286	McBee	825	Town	1.31
287	Oakland	825	CDP	0.68
288	Gray Court	814	Town	1.89
289	Campobello	806	Town	2.78
290	Santee	806	Town	2.5
291	Unity	806	CDP	2.11
292	Jonesville	798	Town	1.01
293	Jefferson	796	Town	1.8
294	Cash	794	CDP	1.52
295	Swansea	793	Town	2.09
296	Daufuskie Island	783	CDP	9.81
297	Harleyville	774	Town	1.48
298	Summerton	767	Town	1.35
299	Dale	766	CDP	2.37
300	Six Mile	762	Town	2.04
301	Bowman	759	Town	1.18
302	Norris	757	Town	1.88
303	Lake View	745	Town	2.23
304	East Sumter	739	CDP	3.32
305	Turbeville	734	Town	1.34
306	Pine Ridge	732	CDP	2.27
307	Cottageville	729	Town	3.42
308	Coward	717	Town	3.23
309	Wagener	714	Town	1.36
310	Helena	703	CDP	1.42
311	Little Rock	689	CDP	2.46
312	North	670	Town	0.86
313	Sheldon	660	CDP	4.36
314	Modoc	659	CDP	3.98
315	Scranton	657	Town	0.79
316	North Santee	650	CDP	9.11
317	Fairview Crossroads	644	CDP	5.71
318	Gilbert	638	Town	2.71
319	McClellanville	636	Town	2.23
320	Eastover	634	Town	1.21
321	Pelion	620	Town	4.3
322	Wallace	618	CDP	6.58
323	Briarcliffe Acres	610	Town	0.64
324	Ridge Spring	594	Town	1.82
325	Clio	559	Town	0.86
326	Centenary	558	CDP	0.94
327	Fair Play	553	CDP	6.77
328	Mayesville	549	Town	1.02
329	Olanta	548	Town	0.99
330	Elloree	538	Town	1.06
331	Atlantic Beach	527	Town	0.16
332	Bucksport	515	CDP	4.2
333	Trenton	515	Town	1.29
334	Pinewood	500	Town	1.07
335	Finklea	497	CDP	2.69
336	Grover	480	CDP	2.59
337	Summit	478	Town	1.49
338	Hickory Grove	476	Town	1.71
339	Sharon	474	Town	1.31
340	Danwood	473	CDP	1.9
341	Adams Run	455	CDP	1.41
342	Hemingway	449	Town	0.86
343	Newry	444	CDP	0.29
344	Cross Hill	443	Town	3.19
345	Lane	440	Town	3.95
346	Bonneau	435	Town	3.02
347	Springfield	431	Town	1.74
348	Ehrhardt	428	Town	3.11
349	Elliott	427	CDP	1.85
350	Enoree	427	CDP	1.55
351	Alcolu	425	CDP	4.55
352	Society Hill	423	Town	2.4
353	Hilda	422	Town	3.07
354	South Union	410	CDP	2.6
355	Brunson	409	Town	1.02
356	West Union	396	Town	0.79
357	Gillisonville	390	CDP	1.18
358	Converse	382	CDP	0.69
359	Harbor Island	382	CDP	1.03
360	Cameron	373	Town	3.12
361	Cokesbury	370	CDP	0.59
362	Mount Carmel	366	CDP	9.19
363	Lockhart	363	Town	0.3
364	Salley	359	Town	0.77
365	Greeleyville	350	Town	1.22
366	Bethune	349	Town	1.1
367	Buford	348	CDP	2.28
368	Ruby	326	Town	2.47
369	Donalds	325	Town	0.83
370	Daviston	324	CDP	1.29
371	Startex	315	CDP	0.91
372	Pauline	314	CDP	1.43
373	Carlisle	313	Town	1.42
374	Neeses	313	Town	1.71
375	Lynchburg	303	Town	1.13
376	Floydale	290	CDP	2.03
377	McConnells	290	Town	3.39
378	Patrick	290	Town	0.96
379	Antreville	279	CDP	3.88
380	Norway	271	Town	0.79
381	Little Mountain	267	Town	1.52
382	Dacusville	266	CDP	2.19
383	Richburg	266	Town	0.88
384	Fingerville	262	CDP	0.24
385	Oswego	260	CDP	1.21
386	Abney Crossroads	257	CDP	0.46
387	Gifford	256	Town	0.97
388	Snelling	254	Town	4.04
389	Rowesville	251	Town	0.83
390	Ridgeway	250	Town	0.48
391	Central Pacolet	249	Town	0.24
392	Eutawville	242	Town	0.95
393	Paxville	224	Town	1.05
394	Russellville	223	CDP	3.74
395	Furman	222	Town	3.12
396	Lobeco	219	CDP	2.62
397	Bradley	216	CDP	7.86
398	Nichols	216	Town	1.34
399	Perry	216	Town	0.96
400	Wisacky	215	CDP	5.53
401	Glenn Springs	213	CDP	2.22
402	Monetta	212	Town	0.69
403	Olar	203	Town	0.79
404	Reevesville	194	Town	1.61
405	Stuckey	185	Town	0.94
406	Lowrys	183	Town	3.16
407	Starr	179	Town	1.5
408	Rembert	174	CDP	3.84
409	Silverstreet	172	Town	3.35
410	Hodges	166	Town	0.78
411	Mulberry	161	CDP	1.97
412	Jacksonboro	160	CDP	14.47
413	Waterloo	159	Town	1.78
414	Scotia	158	Town	3.17
415	Shiloh	154	CDP	9.76
416	Woodford	154	Town	0.79
417	Sellers	146	Town	0.67
418	Lydia	144	CDP	2.64
419	Rockville	143	Town	0.42
420	Boykin	142	CDP	6.88
421	Glendale	142	CDP	0.21
422	Elko	140	Town	1.05
423	Kline	140	Town	3.11
424	Sycamore	138	Town	3.17
425	Mount Croghan	135	Town	0.76
426	Parksville	135	Town	0.73
427	Pawleys Island	135	Town	0.7
428	Pomaria	134	Town	1.05
429	Salem	131	Town	0.92
430	Cordova	128	Town	0.44
431	Livingston	126	Town	0.79
432	Windsor	126	Town	0.87
433	Ward	125	Town	0.78
434	Lowndesville	122	Town	0.78
435	Vance	122	Town	0.51
436	St. Charles	116	CDP	4.24
437	Gramling	110	CDP	1
438	Princeton	108	CDP	0.78
439	Blenheim	104	Town	0.65
440	Luray	100	Town	1.03
441	Browntown	98	CDP	2.46
442	Mountville	98	CDP	2.86
443	Smoaks	97	Town	1.63
444	Williams	97	Town	0.85
445	Zion	95	CDP	0.35
446	Tradesville	91	CDP	2
447	Troy	88	Town	0.8
448	Plum Branch	83	Town	0.74
449	Lodge	82	Town	3.14
450	Tamassee	82	CDP	1.17
451	Foreston	81	CDP	2.28
452	Cross Anchor	80	CDP	0.77
453	Jamestown	73	Town	0.61
454	Ware Place	72	CDP	0.92
455	Green Sea	71	CDP	1.76
456	Willington	71	CDP	5.96
457	Tatum	68	Town	0.91
458	Clarks Hill	66	CDP	3.2
459	Islandton	66	CDP	2.77
460	Ulmer	57	Town	2.74
461	Peak	55	Town	0.34
462	Smyrna	55	Town	0.71
463	Govan	52	Town	0.75
464	Ketchuptown	52	CDP	2.71
465	Rains	49	CDP	1.34
466	Caesars Head	46	CDP	1.47
467	Coosawhatchie	46	CDP	0.58
468	Ashwood	43	CDP	3.57
469	Jenkinsville	38	Town	0.09
470	Promised Land	38	CDP	1.56
471	Cherokee Falls	34	CDP	0.11
472	Longcreek	32	CDP	1.9
473	Cope	31	Town	0.25
474	Live Oak	26	CDP	0.84
475	Coronaca	13	CDP	1.68

Cities and Towns by Alphabetical Letter in South Carolina

Cities in South Carolina that start with A

• Abbeville
• Abney Crossroads
• Adams Run
• Aiken
• Alcolu
• Allendale
• Anderson
• Andrews
• Antreville
• Arcadia
• Arcadia Lakes
• Arial
• Arkwright
• Arthurtown
• Ashwood
• Atlantic Beach
• Awendaw
• Aynor

Cities in South Carolina that start with B

• Bamberg
• Barnwell
• Batesburg-Leesville
• Baxter Village
• Beaufort
• Beech Island
• Belton
• Belvedere
• Ben Avon
• Bennettsville
• Berea
• Bethune
• Bishopville
• Blacksburg
• Blackville
• Blenheim
• Bluffton
• Blythewood
• Boiling Springs
• Bonneau
• Bonneau Beach
• Bowman
• Boykin
• Bradley
• Branchville
• Briarcliffe Acres
• Brookdale
• Browntown
• Brunson
• Bucksport
• Buffalo
• Buford
• Burnettown
• Burton

Cities in South Carolina that start with C

• Caesars Head
• Calhoun Falls
• Camden
• Cameron
• Camp Croft
• Campobello
• Cane Savannah
• Capitol View
• Carlisle
• Carolina Forest
• Cash
• Catawba
• Cateechee
• Cayce
• Centenary
• Centerville
• Central
• Central Pacolet
• Chapin
• Charleston
• Cheraw
• Cherokee Falls
• Cherryvale
• Chesnee
• Chester
• Chesterfield
• Chickasaw Point
• City View
• Clarks Hill
• Clearwater
• Clemson
• Clemson University
• Clifton
• Clinton
• Clio
• Clover
• Cokesbury
• Columbia
• Conestee
• Converse
• Conway
• Coosawhatchie
• Cope
• Cordova
• Coronaca
• Cottageville
• Coward
• Cowpens
• Cross Anchor
• Cross Hill

Cities in South Carolina that start with D

• Dacusville
• Dale
• Dalzell
• Danwood
• Darlington
• Daufuskie Island
• Daviston
• DeBordieu Colony
• Denmark
• Dentsville
• Dillon
• Donalds
• Dovesville
• Drayton
• Due West
• Dunbar
• Duncan
• Dunean

Cities in South Carolina that start with E

• Easley
• East Camden
• East Gaffney
• Eastover
• East Sumter
• Edgefield
• Edisto
• Edisto Beach
• Edmund
• Ehrhardt
• Elgin CDP
• Elgin town
• Elko
• Elliott
• Elloree
• Enoree
• Estill
• Eureka Mill
• Eutawville

Cities in South Carolina that start with F

• Fairfax
• Fairforest
• Fair Play
• Fairview Crossroads
• Fingerville
• Finklea
• Five Forks
• Florence
• Floydale
• Folly Beach
• Forest Acres
• Forestbrook
• Foreston
• Fort Lawn
• Fort Mill
• Fountain Inn
• Fripp Island
• Furman

Cities in South Carolina that start with G

• Gadsden
• Gaffney
• Gantt
• Garden City
• Gaston
• Gayle Mill
• Georgetown
• Gifford
• Gilbert
• Gillisonville
• Glendale
• Glenn Springs
• Gloverville
• Golden Grove
• Goose Creek
• Govan
• Gramling
• Graniteville
• Gray Court
• Great Falls
• Greeleyville
• Green Sea
• Greenville
• Greenwood
• Greer
• Grover

Cities in South Carolina that start with H

• Hamer
• Hampton
• Hanahan
• Harbor Island
• Hardeeville
• Harleyville
• Hartsville
• Heath Springs
• Helena
• Hemingway
• Hickory Grove
• Hilda
• Hilltop
• Hilton Head Island
• Hodges
• Holly Hill
• Hollywood
• Homeland Park
• Homewood
• Honea Path

Cities in South Carolina that start with I

• India Hook
• Inman
• Inman Mills
• Irmo
• Irwin
• Islandton
• Isle of Palms
• Iva

Cities in South Carolina that start with J

• Jackson
• Jacksonboro
• James Island
• Jamestown
• Jefferson
• Jenkinsville
• Joanna
• Johnsonville
• Johnston
• Jonesville
• Judson

Cities in South Carolina that start with K

• Keowee Key
• Kershaw
• Ketchuptown
• Kiawah Island
• Kingstree
• Kline

Cities in South Carolina that start with L

• Ladson
• La France
• Lake City
• Lake Murray of Richland
• Lake Secession
• Lake View
• Lakewood
• Lake Wylie
• Lamar
• Lancaster
• Landrum
• Lane
• Langley
• Latta
• Laurel Bay
• Laurens
• Lesslie
• Lexington
• Liberty
• Lincolnville
• Litchfield Beach
• Little Mountain
• Little River
• Little Rock
• Live Oak
• Livingston
• Lobeco
• Lockhart
• Lodge
• Longcreek
• Loris
• Lowndesville
• Lowrys
• Lugoff
• Luray
• Lydia
• Lyman
• Lynchburg

Cities in South Carolina that start with M

• Manning
• Manville
• Marion
• Mauldin
• Mayesville
• Mayo
• McBee
• McClellanville
• McColl
• McConnells
• McCormick
• Meggett
• Modoc
• Monarch Mill
• Moncks Corner
• Monetta
• Mount Carmel
• Mount Croghan
• Mount Pleasant
• Mountville
• Mulberry
• Mullins
• Murphys Estates
• Murrells Inlet
• Myrtle Beach

Cities in South Carolina that start with N

• Neeses
• Newberry
• New Ellenton
• Newport
• Newry
• Newtown
• Nichols
• Ninety Six
• Norris
• North
• North Augusta
• North Charleston
• North Hartsville
• Northlake
• North Myrtle Beach
• North Santee
• Norway

Cities in South Carolina that start with O

• Oak Grove
• Oakland
• Olanta
• Olar
• Olympia
• Orangeburg
• Oswego

Cities in South Carolina that start with P

• Pacolet
• Pageland
• Pamplico
• Parker
• Parksville
• Patrick
• Pauline
• Pawleys Island
• Paxville
• Peak
• Pelion
• Pelzer
• Pendleton
• Perry
• Pickens
• Piedmont
• Pimlico
• Pine Ridge CDP
• Pine Ridge town
• Pinewood
• Pinopolis
• Plum Branch
• Pomaria
• Port Royal
• Powdersville
• Princeton
• Privateer
• Promised Land
• Prosperity

Cities in South Carolina that start with Q

• Quinby

Cities in South Carolina that start with R

• Rains
• Ravenel
• Red Bank
• Red Hill
• Reevesville
• Reidville
• Rembert
• Richburg
• Ridgeland
• Ridge Spring
• Ridgeville
• Ridgeway
• Riverview
• Rock Hill
• Rockville
• Roebuck
• Rowesville
• Ruby
• Russellville

Cities in South Carolina that start with S

• Salem
• Salley
• Saluda
• Sandy Springs
• Sangaree
• Sans Souci
• Santee
• Saxon
• Scotia
• Scranton
• Seabrook
• Seabrook Island
• Sellers
• Seneca
• Seven Oaks
• Sharon
• Sheldon
• Shell Point
• Shiloh
• Silverstreet
• Simpsonville
• Six Mile
• Slater-Marietta
• Smoaks
• Smyrna
• Snelling
• Socastee
• Society Hill
• South Congaree
• Southern Shops
• South Sumter
• South Union
• Spartanburg
• Springdale CDP
• Springdale town
• Springfield
• St. Andrews
• Starr
• Startex
• Stateburg
• St. Charles
• St. George
• St. Matthews
• St. Stephen
• Stuckey
• Sullivans Island
• Summerton
• Summerville
• Summit
• Sumter
• Surfside Beach
• Swansea
• Sycamore

Cities in South Carolina that start with T

• Tamassee
• Tatum
• Taylors
• Tega Cay
• The Cliffs Valley
• Tigerville
• Timmonsville
• Tradesville
• Travelers Rest
• Trenton
• Troy
• Turbeville

Cities in South Carolina that start with U

• Ulmer
• Union
• Unity
• Utica

Cities in South Carolina that start with V

• Valley Falls
• Vance
• Van Wyck
• Varnville

Cities in South Carolina that start with W

• Wade Hampton
• Wagener
• Walhalla
• Wallace
• Walterboro
• Ward
• Ware Place
• Ware Shoals
• Warrenville
• Waterloo
• Watts Mills
• Wedgefield
• Welcome
• Wellford
• West Columbia
• Westminster
• West Pelzer
• West Union
• White Knoll
• Whitmire
• Whitney
• Wilkinson Heights
• Williams
• Williamston
• Willington
• Williston
• Windsor
• Winnsboro
• Winnsboro Mills
• Wisacky
• Woodfield
• Woodford
• Woodruff
• Wyboo

Cities in South Carolina that start with X

South Carolina has no incorporated municipalities beginning with the letter X.

Cities in South Carolina that start with Y

• Yemassee
• York

Cities in South Carolina that start with Z

• Zion

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the largest city in South Carolina?

Charleston is the largest city in South Carolina by current U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, with a population of approximately 155,369. Columbia, the state capital, is the second-largest city with an estimated population of 142,416. Based on the 2020 decennial Census, Columbia held the top position with 129,272 residents, while Charleston recorded 120,083 — making Charleston’s rise to the top a product of rapid post-2020 growth.

How many cities and towns are in South Carolina?

South Carolina has 271 incorporated municipalities, comprising 71 cities and approximately 200 towns. Municipalities are formally defined under South Carolina state law and must meet population density requirements of at least 300 people per square mile or meet alternate coastal and service provision standards to achieve and maintain incorporation status.

What is the capital of South Carolina?

Columbia is the capital of South Carolina. It is located in the center of the state in Richland County and serves as the seat of state government, home to the South Carolina State House, the University of South Carolina, and Fort Jackson, one of the largest U.S. Army training installations in the country. Columbia has a population of approximately 142,416, making it the state’s second-largest city by current estimates.

How many counties does South Carolina have?

South Carolina is divided into 46 counties. The state’s counties range in size and population from Greenville County, the most populous, with over 500,000 residents, to Allendale County, the least populous, with fewer than 10,000 residents. Each of South Carolina’s 271 municipalities falls within one of these 46 counties.

What is the smallest city in South Carolina?

South Carolina’s smallest incorporated municipalities are Smyrna and Tatum, each with just 45 residents. Both are tiny rural communities that remain officially incorporated under South Carolina law. The state’s smallest cities by population are Live Oak (21), Longcreek (26), Cherokee Falls (28), Cope (32), and Ashwood (35), all official municipalities listed in state incorporation records.

When did South Carolina become a state?

South Carolina joined the Union on May 23, 1788, becoming the eighth state to ratify the U.S. Constitution. Its history stretches back further to 1670, when English settlers established a colony near present-day Charleston. The Province of Carolina was originally granted by King Charles II in 1663, and South Carolina became a distinct colony from North Carolina between 1712 and 1719.

What are the fastest-growing cities in South Carolina?

The fastest-growing cities in South Carolina include Bluffton, Hardeeville, Fort Mill, Tega Cay, Simpsonville, Fountain Inn, and Summerville. Growth is concentrated in three corridors: the Bluffton-Hilton Head area driven by coastal and Savannah-adjacent development, the York County communities (Fort Mill, Tega Cay) driven by Charlotte metro spillover, and the Greenville-Spartanburg corridor powered by international manufacturing investment and a thriving job market.

Is Charleston or Columbia the biggest city in South Carolina?

It depends on the data source and reference year. Columbia was the largest city by population in the 2020 decennial Census (129,272 vs. Charleston’s 120,083). However, Charleston has grown more rapidly since 2020, and current American Community Survey estimates place Charleston (approx. 155,369) ahead of Columbia (approx. 142,416). For most current purposes, Charleston is now considered South Carolina’s largest city, though Columbia remains the state capital and largest city by 2020 Census count.