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Cancer in South Carolina

South Carolina Demographics Information

Concentrated Disadvantage:

A concentrated disadvantage is a term for neighborhoods with high percentages of residents of low socioeconomic status. It is expressed as the percent of households located in census tracts with high levels of concentrated disadvantage.

Percent Concentrated Disadvantage - Based on Census Tracts - Concentrated Disadvantage is Comprised of Five Variables:

  • Percent Individuals Below the Poverty Line.
  • Percent of Individuals on Public Assistance.
  • Percent of Female-Headed Households.
  • Percent Unemployed.
  • Percent of Households with Individuals Less Than 18 years of age, 2017-2021.

Source: United States Census Bureau

Rural Prevalence:

Percent of the Population Defined as Rural - Based on U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics.

Less than High School Education:

Percent of the Population with Less Than High School Education - Based on 5-year American Community Survey (ACS) Estimates, 2012-2016.

Source: United States Census Bureau

Population Identifying as Hispanic or Latino:

Percent of Population Identifying as Hispanic or Latino in SC, 2020.

Source: SCAN, DPH.

Population Identifying as Non-Hispanic White:

Percent of Population Identifying as Non-Hispanic White, 2020.

Source: SCAN, DPH.

Population Identifying as Non-Hispanic Black:

Percent of Population Identifying as Non-Hispanic Black, 2020.

Source: SCAN, DPH.

Population Identifying as 65 or Older:

Percent of Population Identifying as 65 or Older, 2020.

Source: SCAN, DPH.