Location
The central location of the region lends itself to quick travel to the mountains and the sea. Easy access to I-20, I-26, and I-77 makes this region even more attractive to families and individuals interested in relocating to the area.
County Demographics
South Carolina’s popularity and population continues to grow due to all of its attractive attributes. Once you plan your move and pick the county you want to reside in, visit your county website to learn more about the county, vehicle registration, taxes and more:
Lexington County:
Population: 240,160
(Population in the Town of Lexington: approx. 10,000)
699 miles of land/59 miles of water
Newberry County:
Population: 37,762
647 miles of land/17 miles of water
Richland County:
Population: 348,226
(Population in Columbia: 122,800)
772 miles of land/15 miles of water
Saluda County:
Population: 19,059
462 miles of land/9 miles of water
South Carolina as a whole
2006 population: 4,321,249
Education
Primary & Secondary Education:
For a complete list of schools in each district, private schools and Home School Associations, visit www.ed.sc.gov.
Colleges and Universities: Click here for a complete listing
Visit the following websites for additional regional relocation information:
South Carolina links:
www.sc.gov/portal/category/movingtosc
Other informative links:
www.columbiachamber.com/relocation.htm