SC
South Carolina
Population: 5.3M |
Employed: 2.6M
No Mandatory State DI Program
Workers in South Carolina rely on employer-sponsored coverage, private policies, or federal SSDI benefits.
145,000
Disabled OASDI Beneficiaries
South Carolina residents
13.2%
Disability Rate
+3.0pp above national avg
1,100,000
Total OASDI Beneficiaries
All categories
$1,270
Avg Monthly Benefit
Disabled workers
Key Cities
- Charleston
- Columbia
- Myrtle Beach
Employment
2.6M
Total Employment
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
$55
Avg. Annual Income
Social Security
3
SSA Field Offices
#26
National DI Rank
None
State DI Program
vs. National Average
13.2%
South Carolina DI Rate
vs.
10.2%
National Average
Neighboring States
South Carolina's Neighboring States
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Data Source
OASDI beneficiary statistics for South Carolina are sourced from the official U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) — December 2024 data release.