As of December 1, 2024, South Carolina has 6,634 churches, marking a 2.31% increase from 2023. Among th

ese, 6,204 churches (93.52%) operate as single-owner establishments, while 430 (6.48%) are affiliated with larger brands. The top three cities with the highest number of churches are Greenville (307), Columbia (253), and Spartanburg (181). The average age of churches in South Carolina is 5 years and 8 months.