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Data & Transparency

Welcome to the SC.gov Data and Transparency Page. Below you will find data presented in various formats, including images and interactive infographics, plus links to more information.

Quick State Facts

State Motto, Population

General Statewide Data

SC DASH
Search, find, and compare South Carolina statistical data within a variety of categories, geographical areas, and from a multitude of sources.
GIS Legislative District Data
Current and archived districting data.
Digital Cartography Data
Files that include the population, demographic, and economic data from the decennial census.
Online Research — Archives and History
A variety of online resources that provide access to information about historic properties that have been recorded and recognized through SHPO programs.

Transparency Data

Accountability Portal – Department of Administration
Information about state spending, state purchasing and state salaries so that citizens can know more about how their tax dollars are used.
Campaign Finance Reporting
Candidate Campaign Disclosure Form filings. Includes contributions, expenditures, loans, and final disposition of property.
SC State Spending Transparency
View the spending transactions of SC government agencies.
Fiscal Transparency
The Comptroller General's site that provides citizens with convenient access to details about state government financial matters, including details on how tax dollars are spent.
School Report Cards
School performance and expenditures, searchable by multiple criteria.
Current and Archived Legislation
List of legislation and voting records for the SC Legislature.

SC.gov Social Media This Month

The following stats represent activity for the SC.gov portal social media only – they do not include agency social media sites.

Twitter

14,243 total followers

Facebook

2,282 total likes

SC.gov Visits by location

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South Carolina Population Trends by Age Group

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Unemployment Rate — S.C. vs U.S. and Surrounding States

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Text / SMS Messaging Help

SC.gov strives to provide citizens with multiple options to find the help they need. Using the phone number or QR code below, you can send us a text message and we will respond as soon as possible. Please be advised: Standard text messaging rates may apply, depending on your mobile phone plan.
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Text / SMS Messaging Help

SC.gov strives to provide citizens with multiple options to find the help they need. Using the link below, you can send us a text message and we will respond as soon as possible. Please be advised: Standard text messaging rates may apply, depending on your mobile phone plan.
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