South Carolina Lieutenant Governor's Office
Recent News About South Carolina Lieutenant Governor's Office
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South Carolina sees inflation increase as of October 2024
As of October 2024, South Carolina experienced a 22.1% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.7% increase.
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South Carolina experiences higher inflation rate than national average as of September 2024
As of September 2024, South Carolina experienced a 21.8% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.5% increase.
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Inflation in South Carolina outpaces national average as of August 2024
As of August 2024, South Carolina experienced a 21.7% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.3% increase.
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Majority of South Carolina's population aged 55 to 59 in 2021
South Carolina recorded a median age of 40 years in 2021 among its 5,078,903 residents, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by Palmetto State News.
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Women more prevalent than men in South Carolina in 2021
Of the 5,078,903 people living in South Carolina in 2021, 51.3% (2,604,844) were women and 48.7% (2,474,059) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by Palmetto State News.
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5.3% of citizens in South Carolina unemployed in 2021
The unemployment rate in South Carolina hit 5.3% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021.