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The phrase rubbing elbows might ring true a little more throughout Charleston in the upcoming years ahead.

Over the past 9 years, statistics have shown an overall growth of South Carolinians, illustrated by a 14% rise in populations in cities throughout the state.

Charleston is now ranked 80th most populous metropolitan area holding 644,506 people, up from previous years.

South Carolina is ranked 14th in the nation due to the increase in populations.