Charleston County, South Carolina

Total Population: 414,711

County Seat: Charleston

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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 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)64.3%
Black (Non-Hispanic)23.5%
Hispanic or Latino7.0%
Two or More Races2.9%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.7%
Other Race0.4%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

92.9%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

49.0%

Enrolled in College (18+)

8.0%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.