What was the population in South Carolina in the 1700s?

In the 1700s, the population of South Carolina grew significantly, particularly due to the influx of European settlers and enslaved Africans. By the mid-1700s, the population was estimated to be around 50,000, with a substantial proportion being enslaved individuals working on plantations. The Demographics were heavily influenced by the agrarian economy, which relied on rice and indigo cultivation. The population continued to expand throughout the century, reaching over 100,000 by its end.