| # | City | Population | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charleston | 157,665 | City |
| 2 | Columbia | 144,788 | City |
| 3 | North Charleston | 126,005 | City |
| 4 | Mount Pleasant | 95,604 | Town |
| 5 | Rock Hill | 75,798 | City |
| 6 | Greenville | 74,371 | City |
| 7 | Summerville | 52,625 | Town |
| 8 | Goose Creek | 50,352 | City |
| 9 | Greer | 46,316 | City |
| 10 | Sumter | 42,958 | City |