South Carolina Farm Subsidy Payments
South Carolina received $17.6B in USDA farm subsidy payments across 265,531 records from FY2010 to FY2025. That averages $213.70 per resident per year based on Census Bureau population estimates.
That is 1.4% of all USDA farm subsidy payments nationally.
- Richland
- $10,467M
- Horry
- $136M
- Orangeburg
- $114M
- Florence
- $102M
- Williamsburg
- $93M
- Darlington
- $82M
- Sumter
- $78M
- Lee
- $72M
- Dillon
- $69M
- Clarendon
- $68M
- PRICE LOSS COVERAGE
- $210M
- CROP INSURANCE
- $99M
| Year | Total | $/Capita |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $1,450M | $269.85 |
| FY2024 | $1,271M | $236.47 |
| FY2023 | $1,703M | $316.86 |
| FY2022 | $2,213M | $418.88 |
| FY2021 | $2,261M | $435.31 |
| FY2020 | $1,383M | $269.43 |
| FY2019 | $930M | $180.30 |
| FY2018 | $1,026M | $201.41 |
| FY2017 | $1,150M | $228.75 |
| FY2016 | $1,315M | $265.02 |
| FY2015 | $1,263M | $257.87 |
| FY2014 | $253M | $52.46 |
| FY2013 | $253M | $53.12 |
| FY2012 | $310M | $65.63 |
| FY2011 | $382M | $81.74 |
| FY2010 | $399M | $86.13 |
Top Recipients (Historical, through ~2019)
| Recipient | City | Total Received | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOCIAL SERVICES, SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF | COLUMBIA | $5,981,610,360 | 90 |
| MULTIPLE RECIPIENTS | ABBEVILLE | $5,874,201,981 | 13,094 |
| SOCIAL SERVICES SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT | COLUMBIA | $4,287,433,486 | 36 |
| ARBORONE, ACA | COLUMBIA | $115,671,028 | 15 |
| INDIVIDUAL RECIPIENT | ANDERSON | $22,679,657 | 5,597 |
| NEW WESTVIEW APTS | COLUMBIA | $5,767,304 | 14 |
| ASHLYN PARK APTS LP | COLUMBIA | $5,453,776 | 15 |
| MOUNT VERNON MILLS INC | MAULDIN | $5,077,608 | 36 |
| NEW WESTCHASE | COLUMBIA | $4,998,471 | 10 |
| NATURAL RESOURCES SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT | COLUMBIA | $4,989,429 | 5 |
| SOUTH FORGE LP | SUMTER | $4,608,759 | 17 |
| KEER AMERICA CORPORATION | FORT MILL | $4,225,211 | 46 |
| NEW WILLOWPEG VLG | COLUMBIA | $4,222,944 | 13 |
| NEW MEADOW PARK | COLUMBIA | $3,412,983 | 12 |
| NEW EDISON VILLAGE | COLUMBIA | $3,397,895 | 16 |
| GEORGETOWN COMMONS | COLUMBIA | $3,169,768 | 17 |
| NEW AUTUMNWOOD | COLUMBIA | $3,145,922 | 23 |
| NEW CHESTER | COLUMBIA | $3,091,117 | 14 |
| NEW BROOKSTONE APTS | COLUMBIA | $3,061,362 | 14 |
| NEW PINERIDGE | COLUMBIA | $2,982,437 | 21 |
How much did South Carolina receive in USDA farm subsidies?
South Carolina received $17.6 billion in USDA farm subsidy payments from FY2010 through FY2025, representing 1.4% of the national total across 265,531 payment records. That averages $213.70 per resident per year.
What is the farm subsidy per capita in South Carolina?
South Carolina averaged $213.70 per resident per year in USDA farm subsidy payments from FY2010 through FY2025. This is calculated using annual Census Bureau population estimates matched to each fiscal year. Per-capita figures reflect total subsidy dollars — including payments to farms, businesses, and individuals — divided by total state population, not just the farm population. See the fiscal year table for the per-capita breakdown year by year.
Which county in South Carolina receives the most farm subsidies?
Richland County leads South Carolina with $10,467M in total USDA farm subsidy payments. View all South Carolina counties →
What USDA programs pay the most in South Carolina?
The largest USDA farm program in South Carolina is SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, which paid $15,587M. Browse all programs →