South Carolina Counties

According to the state laws of South Carolina, it is the maximum number of counties allowed in the state. These counties work under four types of governments::

1.  Council (6 counties)
2.  Council-Supervisor (4 counties)
3.  Council-Administrator (34 counties)
4.  Council-Manager (2 counties)

The fiscal year in all counties in South Carolina starts on July 1 and ends on June 30.

How Many Counties in South Carolina

The US state of South Carolina has 46 counties. Check this South Carolina County Map which provides the location of all 46 counties on the South Carolina Map.

Counties of South Carolina

• Abbeville County Map, South Carolina
• Aiken County Map, South Carolina
• Allendale County Map, South Carolina
• Anderson County Map, South Carolina
• Bamberg County Map, South Carolina
• Barnwell County Map, South Carolina
• Beaufort County Map, South Carolina
• Berkeley County Map, South Carolina
• Calhoun County Map, South Carolina
• Charleston County Map, South Carolina
• Cherokee County Map, South Carolina
• Chester County Map, South Carolina
• Chesterfield County Map, South Carolina
• Clarendon County Map, South Carolina
• Colleton County Map, South Carolina
• Darlington County Map, South Carolina
• Dillon County Map, South Carolina
• Dorchester County Map, South Carolina
• Edgefield County Map, South Carolina
• Fairfield County Map, South Carolina
• Florence County Map, South Carolina
• Georgetown County Map, South Carolina
• Greenville County Map, South Carolina
• Greenwood County Map, South Carolina
• Hampton County Map, South Carolina
• Horry County Map, South Carolina
• Jasper County Map, South Carolina
• Kershaw County Map, South Carolina
• Lancaster County Map, South Carolina
• Laurens County Map, South Carolina
• Lee County Map, South Carolina
• Lexington County Map, South Carolina
• Marion County Map, South Carolina
• Marlboro County Map, South Carolina
• McCormick County Map, South Carolina
• Newberry County Map, South Carolina
• Oconee County Map, South Carolina
• Orangeburg County Map, South Carolina
• Pickens County Map, South Carolina
• Richland County Map, South Carolina
• Saluda County Map, South Carolina
• Spartanburg County Map, South Carolina
• Sumter County Map, South Carolina
• Union County Map, South Carolina
• Williamsburg County Map, South Carolina
• York County Map, South Carolina

What are the 5 Biggest Counties in South Carolina by Size?

The biggest counties in South Carolina in terms of size are Charleston County, Horry County, Berkeley County, Colleton County, and Orangeburg County. 

What are the 5 Biggest Counties in South Carolina by Population?

The biggest counties in South Carolina in terms of population (2021) are Greenville County, Richland County, Charleston County, Horry County, and Spartanburg County.

Which is the Smallest County in South Carolina?

The smallest county in South Carolina (in terms of population) is Allendale County. In terms of size, Calhoun County is the smallest county. 

What are the Oldest and Newest Counties in South Carolina?

Beaufort County, Charleston County, Georgetown County, and Orangeburg County are the oldest counties in South Carolina, created in 1769. Allendale County is the newest county, created in 1919.

Which is the Richest County in South Carolina?

Beaufort County is the richest county, having a per capita income (2010) of US$32,731.

What are the top 5 Best Counties to Live in South Carolina?

Dorchester, Charleston, York, Lancaster, and Greenville are the best counties to live in South Carolina.