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Are you trying to find love in South Carolina?
Or are you just looking to hook up?
Either way, we've got you covered here. At least, we'll point you in the right direction - which is why you came here in the first place, right?
According to the Pew Research Center, the number of Americans who have remained single (not married) is growing. That means, people are dating a lot longer than they used to.
There are many reasons for that, including financial and cultural. And, we suspect smartphones and social media has a lot to do with it, too. After all, we're all a lot more distracted these days.
If you live in South Carolina, there's a pretty good chance there are a lot of singles in your area. The Palmetto State ranks in the top 10 when it comes to number of people over the age of 18 who aren't married, or in a serious relationship. That's great news for people looking for their match.
So, where are the best cities for singles in South Carolina? We've got the answers here.
The 10 Best Cities For Singles In South Carolina For 2021
So, what was the best city for singles in South Carolina? Clemson ranks as the best place for singles in South Carolina if you care about things singles care about like night life, affordable housing, and other singles.
Read on below to see how we crunched the numbers and how each city ranked. If you live in or really close to one of these cities, and you're single, you should probably get out more often. And stop staring at your phone. Just sayin'.
The most boring place in South Carolina? That would be Florence.
And after you find a mate, you'll no doubt want to start a family and buy a home right? Don't forget to check out the best places to live in South Carolina or the safest places to live in South Carolina.
For more South Carolina reading, check out:
- Best Places To Live In South Carolina
- Cheapest Places To Live In South Carolina
- Most Dangerous Cities In South Carolina
The 10 Best Cities For Singles In South Carolina For 2021
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Population: 16,463
Median Age: 24.4
Married households: 7.0%
Households with kids: 15.7%
More on Clemson: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data
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Population: 67,737
Median Age: 34.3
Married households: 14.0%
Households with kids: 22.6%
More on Greenville: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data
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Population: 133,273
Median Age: 28.5
Married households: 12.0%
Households with kids: 24.2%
More on Columbia: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data
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Population: 111,501
Median Age: 33.0
Married households: 12.0%
Households with kids: 29.1%
More on North Charleston: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data
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Population: 12,861
Median Age: 31.9
Married households: 19.0%
Households with kids: 22.9%
More on Orangeburg: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data
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Population: 40,007
Median Age: 58.0
Married households: 4.0%
Households with kids: 15.5%
More on Hilton Head Island: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data
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Population: 16,200
Median Age: 58.3
Married households: 5.0%
Households with kids: 12.9%
More on North Myrtle Beach: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data
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Population: 53,037
Median Age: 35.6
Married households: 14.0%
Households with kids: 34.3%
More on Summerville: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data
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Population: 10,412
Median Age: 40.7
Married households: 5.0%
Households with kids: 46.6%
More on Tega Cay: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data
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Population: 17,641
Median Age: 42.1
Married households: 18.0%
Households with kids: 17.8%
More on West Columbia: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data
How do you determine which city is best for singles in South Carolina anyways?
To give you the places in South Carolina which are best for singles to find one another, we have to look at a handful of metrics. Of course, we want to measure the type of people who live in each city, and make some assumptions about what single people like.
So we researched the internet for a database that contains all that information.
How we crunched the numbers for the Palmetto State
We threw a lot of criteria at this one in order to get the best, most complete results possible. Using the 2015-2019 American Community Survey Census data produced for the state of South Carolina, we looked at every single city in the state. We paid particular attention to:
- Population density
- % of population that's male vs. female (closer to a 50-50 ratio is better)
- % of households with kids
- Median age
- Number of unmarried people in each city
We then gave each city a Singles Score.
The higher the score, the better the city is for singles to find one another. We also limited our results to cities with populations over 10,000 people. For South Carolina, that meant a total of 40 cities. You can download the data here.
Read on to see why Clemson is the talk of the town while Florence is probably a bit on the boring side.
There You Have It - The Best Cities for Singles in South Carolina for 2021
If you're looking for a breakdown of cities in South Carolina ranked by criteria that most would agree make a place a great spot for finding a single person (and potentially love), this is an accurate list.
Here's a look at the most boring cities in South Carolina according to the data:
- Florence
- Irmo
- Fort Mill
For more South Carolina reading, check out:
- Best Places To Raise A Family In South Carolina
- Safest Places In South Carolina
- Worst Places To Live In South Carolina
Detailed List Of The Best Cities For Singles In South Carolina
Rank | City |
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1 | Clemson, SC |
2 | Greenville, SC |
3 | Columbia, SC |
4 | North Charleston, SC |
5 | Orangeburg, SC |
6 | Hilton Head Island, SC |
7 | North Myrtle Beach, SC |
8 | Summerville, SC |
9 | Tega Cay, SC |
10 | West Columbia, SC |
11 | Charleston, SC |
12 | Gaffney, SC |
13 | Goose Creek, SC |
14 | Hanahan, SC |
15 | Spartanburg, SC |
16 | Cayce, SC |
17 | Rock Hill, SC |
18 | Myrtle Beach, SC |
19 | Forest Acres, SC |
20 | Port Royal, SC |
21 | Mount Pleasant, SC |
22 | Greer, SC |
23 | Simpsonville, SC |
24 | Greenwood, SC |
25 | Newberry, SC |
26 | Mauldin, SC |
27 | Conway, SC |
28 | North Augusta, SC |
29 | James Island, SC |
30 | Lexington, SC |
31 | Anderson, SC |
32 | Beaufort, SC |
33 | Sumter, SC |
34 | Bluffton, SC |
35 | Moncks Corner, SC |
36 | Aiken, SC |
37 | Easley, SC |
38 | Fort Mill, SC |
39 | Irmo, SC |
40 | Florence, SC |