South Carolina Federal Spending
Federal obligations data for all 46 counties — FY2024 from USASpending.gov
Avg Per-Capita Spending
$12,573
Avg Total Per County
$2.6B
Counties with Data
46 of 46
Highest Federal Spending
By total obligations — FY2024
Richland County
South Carolina
$75.7B
$180,861/resident
Aiken County
South Carolina
$4.7B
$27,282/resident
Berkeley County
South Carolina
$4.6B
$19,173/resident
Charleston County
South Carolina
$4.6B
$11,026/resident
Horry County
South Carolina
$3.5B
$9,588/resident
Highest Per-Capita Spending
By spending per resident — FY2024
All South Carolina Counties
| County | Total Spending | Per Resident | Contracts | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richland County | $75.7B | $180,861 | $1.0B | $1.3B |
| Aiken County | $4.7B | $27,282 | $3.4B | $39M |
| Berkeley County | $4.6B | $19,173 | $3.1B | $67M |
| Charleston County | $4.6B | $11,026 | $1.8B | $411M |
| Horry County | $3.5B | $9,588 | $15M | $63M |
| Greenville County | $3.4B | $6,243 | $110M | $165M |
| Lexington County | $2.2B | $7,345 | $121M | $236M |
| Spartanburg County | $2.1B | $6,133 | $47M | $64M |
| Beaufort County | $1.9B | $10,026 | $170M | $64M |
| York County | $1.7B | $5,963 | $23M | $131M |
| Anderson County | $1.4B | $6,705 | $14M | $72M |
| Sumter County | $1.1B | $10,780 | $363M | $30M |
| Dorchester County | $1.0B | $6,199 | $18M | $40M |
| Florence County | $972M | $7,095 | $60M | $54M |
| Pickens County | $937M | $7,064 | $17M | $136M |
| Orangeburg County | $700M | $8,384 | $23M | $103M |
| Lancaster County | $699M | $6,927 | $2M | $35M |
| Oconee County | $640M | $8,046 | $1M | $8M |
| Georgetown County | $631M | $9,827 | $8M | $20M |
| Kershaw County | $585M | $8,737 | $14,657 | $35M |
| Greenwood County | $499M | $7,192 | $1M | $15M |
| Laurens County | $478M | $7,039 | $159,602 | $23M |
| Darlington County | $462M | $7,364 | $1M | $31M |
| Cherokee County | $379M | $6,723 | $936,837 | $34M |
| Marion County | $366M | $12,666 | $162M | $4M |
| Jasper County | $337M | $11,003 | $31M | $37M |
| Newberry County | $323M | $8,476 | $922,893 | $50M |
| Chesterfield County | $296M | $6,790 | $401,200 | $15M |
| Colleton County | $281M | $7,268 | $6M | $7M |
| Clarendon County | $259M | $8,346 | $839,985 | $4M |
| Union County | $255M | $9,440 | $2M | $59M |
| Williamsburg County | $228M | $7,473 | $6M | $1M |
| Chester County | $226M | $7,034 | $62,709 | $13M |
| Edgefield County | $219M | $8,248 | $23M | $2M |
| Bamberg County | $198M | $15,051 | $8M | $24M |
| Abbeville County | $189M | $7,744 | $75,319 | $6M |
| Dillon County | $178M | $6,343 | $190,738 | $4M |
| Fairfield County | $173M | $8,335 | $52,270 | $11M |
| Marlboro County | $171M | $6,512 | $425,532 | $4M |
| Barnwell County | $138M | $6,722 | $276,213 | $9M |
| McCormick County | $127M | $13,082 | $7M | $2M |
| Hampton County | $124M | $6,656 | $2M | $747,483 |
| Saluda County | $123M | $6,481 | $2M | $2M |
| Lee County | $115M | $7,023 | $896,758 | $3M |
| Calhoun County | $110M | $7,756 | $80,604 | $7M |
| Allendale County | $63M | $8,180 | N/A | $7M |
Frequently Asked Questions About Federal Spending in South Carolina
Which county in South Carolina receives the most federal funding?
Richland County receives the most total federal funding among South Carolina counties with $75.7B in FY2024 obligations.
What is the average per-capita federal spending in South Carolina?
The average per-capita federal spending across South Carolina counties is $12,573, which is 34% above the national average of $9,394.
Does South Carolina receive more or less federal money than the national average?
South Carolina counties average $12,573 in per-capita federal spending, placing the state above the national average of $9,394 per resident.
What types of federal spending flow into South Carolina counties?
Federal spending in South Carolina counties includes contracts (for goods and services purchased by federal agencies), grants (federal awards to local governments, nonprofits, and institutions), and other direct obligations. The breakdown varies significantly by county based on military presence, research institutions, and local government programs.
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Data: USASpending.gov — Federal Spending Data (FY2024) — Informational only. Not financial or legal advice.