Charleston County, South Carolina
Total Population: 414,711
County Seat: Charleston
Median Home Value
$450,800
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$84,320
Across all households
Median Age
39 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
49.0%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
19.7%
65 Years and Over
17.5%
Male
48.5%
Female
51.5%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
96.0%
No Health Insurance
8.9%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
92.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
49.0%
Enrolled in College (18+)
8.0%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$84,320
Mean Household Income
$126,878
Per Capita Income
$54,769
Unemployment Rate (16+)
3.5%
In Labor Force (19–64)
80.9%
SNAP / Food Stamps
6.2%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$450,800
Median Rent
$1,506/mo
Total Housing Units
206,299
Owner-Occupied
63.5%
Renter-Occupied
36.5%
Vacancy Rate
14.9%
Married Couple Households
43.6%
Cohabiting Couple Households
6.2%
Male Householder, No Partner
20.4%
Female Householder, No Partner
29.9%
Average Household Size
2.30
Broadband Internet Access
86.2%
Housing Built Since 2010
20.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 45019.