BLS Open Data · April 2026
South Carolina Unemployment Rate by County
Statewide rate: 4.8% (April 2026)
Unemployment Rate in South Carolina and Neighbouring States
Unemployment Rate by County
How South Carolina Compares to Other States
Average county unemployment rate ranked against all states with BLS data.
Lower unemployment than 42% of states · 31th of 52
Lowest: North Dakota(2.4%)
Highest: Alaska(7.1%)
| # | State | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Dakota | 1.9% |
| 2 | Iowa | 2.4% |
| 3 | North Dakota | 2.4% |
| … 27 more … | ||
| 31 | South Carolina(you are here) | 4.1% |
| … 18 more … | ||
| 50 | California | 6.0% |
| 51 | Puerto Rico | 6.5% |
| 52 | Alaska | 7.1% |
Highest & Lowest Unemployment Rate by County
| # | County | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marlboro County | 6.7% |
| 2 | Williamsburg County | 6.2% |
| 3 | Union County | 5.6% |
| 44 | Lexington County | 3.1% |
| 45 | Saluda County | 3.0% |
| 46 | Charleston County | 2.9% |
Counties in South Carolina (46)
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Get started freeData from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (LAUS), public domain. Reference month: April 2026.