Charleston County, SC

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Charleston County Overview

409,840
TOTAL POPULATION
199,049
MALE POPULATION
210,791
FEMALE POPULATION
94.43
MALES / 100 FEMALES
105.90
FEMALES / 100 MALES
38.9
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$51,480
PER CAPITA INCOME
$104,928
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$78,795
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
24.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
75.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,911
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.51
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
222,758
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
65.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Charleston County Area Codes

Race in Charleston County

The most populous races in Charleston County are White / Caucasian (274,328 | 66.9%), Black / African American (101,583 | 24.8%), and Hispanic or Latino (22,152 | 5.4%).
Race in Charleston County
Race# Population% Population
Asian7,2151.8%
Black / African American101,58324.8%
Hawaiian / Pacific3920.1%
Hispanic or Latino22,1525.4%
Native / Alaskan1,1980.3%
White / Caucasian274,32866.9%
Two or more Races15,3543.7%
Some other Race9,7702.4%
Total409,840100.0%

Ancestry in Charleston County

The most populous ancestries reported in Charleston County are American (56,050 | 13.7%), English (53,109 | 13.0%), German (41,944 | 10.2%), Irish (40,079 | 9.8%), and Italian (17,958 | 4.4%), together accounting for 51.0% of all Charleston County residents.
Ancestry in Charleston County
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan700.0%
African2,7210.7%
Alaskan Athabascan20.0%
Albanian410.0%
Alsatian190.0%
American56,05013.7%
Arab2,0770.5%
Argentinean3400.1%
Armenian3910.1%
Australian890.0%
Austrian9370.2%
Bahamian300.0%
Bangladeshi530.0%
Barbadian310.0%
Basque80.0%
Belgian2710.1%
Belizean40.0%
Bermudan50.0%
Bhutanese6840.2%
Blackfeet790.0%
Bolivian500.0%
Brazilian4650.1%
British3,2940.8%
British West Indian900.0%
Burmese8150.2%
Cajun260.0%
Canadian3400.1%
Celtic390.0%
Central American3,0000.7%
Central American Indian7440.2%
Cherokee1,6530.4%
Cheyenne10.0%
Chickasaw110.0%
Chilean1180.0%
Chippewa500.0%
Choctaw450.0%
Colombian6380.2%
Comanche190.0%
Costa Rican560.0%
Creek120.0%
Croatian4960.1%
Cuban4130.1%
Czech1,0770.3%
Czechoslovakian1770.0%
Danish6050.2%
Dominican4240.1%
Dutch2,5950.6%
Eastern European1,1310.3%
Ecuadorian6260.2%
Egyptian3060.1%
English53,10913.0%
Estonian200.0%
Ethiopian370.0%
European8,0232.0%
Filipino1400.0%
Finnish5510.1%
French8,7062.1%
French Canadian1,8650.5%
German41,94410.2%
Ghanaian440.0%
Greek1,8140.4%
Guamanian / Chamorro1010.0%
Guatemalan1,2390.3%
Guyanese110.0%
Haitian580.0%
Honduran9870.2%
Houma100.0%
Hungarian1,3720.3%
Icelander140.0%
Indian (Asian)2,3490.6%
Indonesian1140.0%
Inupiat70.0%
Iranian1280.0%
Iraqi290.0%
Irish40,0799.8%
Iroquois260.0%
Israeli520.0%
Italian17,9584.4%
Jamaican1,1190.3%
Jordanian250.0%
Kenyan1800.0%
Korean2,0150.5%
Laotian840.0%
Latvian850.0%
Lebanese9310.2%
Lithuanian4450.1%
Lumbee90.0%
Luxembourger180.0%
Macedonian50.0%
Malaysian710.0%
Maltese170.0%
Mexican11,6982.9%
Mexican American Indian640.0%
Moroccan80.0%
Native Hawaiian1370.0%
Navajo200.0%
Nicaraguan1130.0%
Nigerian800.0%
Northern European6710.2%
Norwegian2,3120.6%
Osage50.0%
Pakistani2930.1%
Palestinian3920.1%
Panamanian2390.1%
Pennsylvania German590.0%
Peruvian1490.0%
Pima70.0%
Polish7,8821.9%
Portuguese1,0420.3%
Puerto Rican2,0440.5%
Puget Sound Salish50.0%
Romanian3880.1%
Russian2,3510.6%
Salvadoran3660.1%
Samoan580.0%
Scandinavian1,1800.3%
Scotch-Irish5,5081.3%
Scottish9,1752.2%
Serbian1480.0%
Sioux630.0%
Slavic1700.0%
Slovak5070.1%
Slovene1670.0%
South African2350.1%
South American2,3380.6%
South American Indian50.0%
Spaniard7510.2%
Spanish4270.1%
Spanish American Indian10.0%
Sri Lankan1,0760.3%
Subsaharan African3,4370.8%
Swedish2,6080.6%
Swiss7410.2%
Syrian1680.0%
Thai2,0620.5%
Tlingit-Haida30.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian3090.1%
Turkish3620.1%
Ukrainian6880.2%
Uruguayan110.0%
Venezuelan3720.1%
Vietnamese1060.0%
Welsh2,4380.6%
West Indian920.0%
Yugoslavian2490.1%
Yup'ik340.0%
Zimbabwean100.0%
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Immigrants in Charleston County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Charleston County came from Latin America (10,559 | 2.6%), Central America (6,923 | 1.7%), Asia (6,121 | 1.5%), Europe (4,811 | 1.2%), and Mexico (4,750 | 1.2%), together accounting for 8.1% of all Charleston County residents.
Immigrants in Charleston County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan70.0%
Africa1,2820.3%
Albania200.0%
Argentina2220.1%
Asia6,1211.5%
Australia930.0%
Austria730.0%
Bahamas360.0%
Bangladesh610.0%
Belarus190.0%
Belgium330.0%
Belize40.0%
Bolivia500.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina1950.1%
Brazil9410.2%
Canada8040.2%
Caribbean1,1460.3%
Central America6,9231.7%
Chile240.0%
China1,4590.4%
Colombia3750.1%
Costa Rica330.0%
Cuba2160.1%
Czechoslovakia970.0%
Denmark280.0%
Dominican Republic2200.1%
Eastern Africa3550.1%
Eastern Asia1,9610.5%
Eastern Europe1,3820.3%
Ecuador3370.1%
Egypt2370.1%
El Salvador1640.0%
England4960.1%
Ethiopia730.0%
Europe4,8111.2%
France5040.1%
Germany8610.2%
Ghana400.0%
Greece370.0%
Grenada120.0%
Guatemala1,0640.3%
Guyana1000.0%
Haiti310.0%
Honduras7080.2%
Hong Kong1930.1%
Hungary370.0%
India1,1810.3%
Indonesia210.0%
Iran830.0%
Iraq80.0%
Ireland1380.0%
Israel260.0%
Italy2460.1%
Jamaica4890.1%
Japan1750.0%
Jordan190.0%
Kazakhstan530.0%
Kenya2510.1%
Korea3270.1%
Laos400.0%
Latin America10,5592.6%
Latvia510.0%
Lebanon690.0%
Mexico4,7501.2%
Micronesia1710.0%
Nepal720.0%
Netherlands700.0%
Nicaragua910.0%
Nigeria290.0%
Northern Africa4170.1%
Northern Europe1,2580.3%
Oceania2770.1%
Pakistan460.0%
Panama1090.0%
Peru790.0%
Philippines9190.2%
Poland2840.1%
Portugal2930.1%
Romania1400.0%
Russia3760.1%
Saudi Arabia570.0%
Scotland270.0%
Serbia160.0%
South Africa3030.1%
South America2,4900.6%
South Central Asia1,6550.4%
South Eastern Asia1,6910.4%
Southern Europe5790.1%
Spain30.0%
Sweden3010.1%
Switzerland190.0%
Taiwan1770.0%
Thailand450.0%
Trinidad and Tobago1240.0%
Turkey2800.1%
Ukraine760.0%
Uzbekistan1520.0%
Venezuela3620.1%
Vietnam5750.1%
West Indies180.0%
Western Africa690.0%
Western Asia4780.1%
Western Europe1,5780.4%
Zimbabwe100.0%
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Sex and Age in Charleston County

Sex and Age in Charleston County

The most populous age groups in Charleston County are 30 to 34 Years (16,603 | 8.3%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (17,306 | 8.2%) for women.
Sex and Age in Charleston County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years11,879 (6.0%)11,165 (5.3%)
5 to 9 Years11,291 (5.7%)10,245 (4.9%)
10 to 14 Years11,030 (5.5%)11,362 (5.4%)
15 to 19 Years11,304 (5.7%)11,131 (5.3%)
20 to 24 Years12,693 (6.4%)12,200 (5.8%)
25 to 29 Years15,529 (7.8%)16,407 (7.8%)
30 to 34 Years16,603 (8.3%)17,306 (8.2%)
35 to 39 Years15,742 (7.9%)15,180 (7.2%)
40 to 44 Years12,609 (6.3%)13,348 (6.3%)
45 to 49 Years11,872 (6.0%)11,797 (5.6%)
50 to 54 Years12,066 (6.1%)12,530 (5.9%)
55 to 59 Years12,808 (6.4%)14,406 (6.8%)
60 to 64 Years12,266 (6.2%)14,171 (6.7%)
65 to 69 Years10,802 (5.4%)12,182 (5.8%)
70 to 74 Years9,406 (4.7%)11,426 (5.4%)
75 to 79 Years4,666 (2.3%)5,834 (2.8%)
80 to 84 Years3,051 (1.5%)4,997 (2.4%)
85 Years and over3,432 (1.7%)5,104 (2.4%)
Total199,049 (100.0%)210,791 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Charleston County

Median Family Size in Charleston County

The median family size in Charleston County is 3.00 persons per family, with single female/mother families (17,805 | 18.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.36 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (6,822 | 6.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.74 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Charleston County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple74,360 (75.1%)2.93
Single Male/Father6,822 (6.9%)2.74
Single Female/Mother17,805 (18.0%)3.36
Total Families98,987 (100.0%)3.00

Median Household Size in Charleston County

The median household size in Charleston County is 2.32 persons per household, with single female/mother households (17,805 | 10.4%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.49 persons per household. non-family households (72,808 | 42.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.33 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Charleston County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple74,360 (43.3%)2.95
Single Male/Father6,822 (4.0%)2.98
Single Female/Mother17,805 (10.4%)3.49
Non-family72,808 (42.4%)1.33
Total Households171,795 (100.0%)2.32

Household Size by Marriage Status in Charleston County

Out of a total of 171,795 households in Charleston County, 98,987 (57.6%) are family households, while 72,808 (42.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 50,267, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 56,853.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Charleston County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-56,853 (33.1%)
2-Person Households50,267 (29.3%)13,044 (7.6%)
3-Person Households23,221 (13.5%)2,026 (1.2%)
4-Person Households16,511 (9.6%)633 (0.4%)
5-Person Households6,323 (3.7%)159 (0.1%)
6-Person Households1,898 (1.1%)41 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households767 (0.4%)52 (0.0%)
Total98,987 (57.6%)72,808 (42.4%)

Female Fertility in Charleston County

Fertility by Age in Charleston County

Average fertility rate in Charleston County is 53.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 77.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 65.4% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Charleston County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years99 (1.8%)9.0
20 to 34 years3,524 (65.4%)77.0
35 to 50 years1,762 (32.7%)40.0
Total5,385 (100.0%)53.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Charleston County

69.6% of women with births (5,385) in Charleston County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 40.4% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 15.1% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Charleston County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years59 (59.6%)40 (40.4%)
20 to 34 years2,195 (62.3%)1,329 (37.7%)
35 to 50 years1,496 (84.9%)266 (15.1%)
Total3,748 (69.6%)1,637 (30.4%)

Fertility by Education in Charleston County

Average fertility rate in Charleston County is 53.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the highest fertility rate of 62.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 35.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree represent 35.5% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Charleston County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School383 (7.1%)35.0
High School Diploma658 (12.2%)44.0
College or Associate's Degree1,328 (24.7%)51.0
Bachelor's Degree1,914 (35.5%)62.0
Graduate Degree1,102 (20.5%)62.0
Total5,385 (100.0%)53.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Charleston County

30.4% of women with births in Charleston County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 96.1% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 57.4% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Charleston County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School163 (42.6%)220 (57.4%)
High School Diploma317 (48.2%)341 (51.8%)
College or Associate's Degree584 (44.0%)744 (56.0%)
Bachelor's Degree1,627 (85.0%)287 (15.0%)
Graduate Degree1,059 (96.1%)43 (3.9%)
Total3,748 (69.6%)1,637 (30.4%)

Income in Charleston County

Income Overview in Charleston County

Per Capita Income in Charleston County is $51,480, while median incomes of families and households are $104,928 and $78,795 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income409,840$51,480
Median Family Income98,987$104,928
Mean Family Income98,987$146,318
Median Household Income171,795$78,795
Mean Household Income171,795$119,687
Income Deficit98,987$10,911
Wage / Income Gap (%)409,84024.29%
Wage / Income Gap ($)409,84075.71¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index409,8400.51

Earnings by Sex in Charleston County

Average Earnings in Charleston County are $46,526, $53,413 for men and $40,440 for women, a difference of 24.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Charleston County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male119,621 (51.6%)$53,413
Female111,973 (48.3%)$40,440
Total231,594 (100.0%)$46,526

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Charleston County

The most common earnings brackets in Charleston County are $100,000+ for men (28,897 | 24.2%) and $100,000+ for women (13,035 | 11.6%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Charleston County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less4,080 (3.4%)5,825 (5.2%)
$2,500 to $4,9993,264 (2.7%)3,813 (3.4%)
$5,000 to $7,4993,106 (2.6%)3,527 (3.2%)
$7,500 to $9,9992,724 (2.3%)2,885 (2.6%)
$10,000 to $12,4992,190 (1.8%)3,413 (3.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9992,213 (1.8%)2,794 (2.5%)
$15,000 to $17,4991,927 (1.6%)3,160 (2.8%)
$17,500 to $19,9992,296 (1.9%)2,787 (2.5%)
$20,000 to $22,4992,585 (2.2%)3,175 (2.8%)
$22,500 to $24,9993,036 (2.5%)3,814 (3.4%)
$25,000 to $29,9995,164 (4.3%)6,471 (5.8%)
$30,000 to $34,9995,854 (4.9%)7,821 (7.0%)
$35,000 to $39,9995,592 (4.7%)5,937 (5.3%)
$40,000 to $44,9995,693 (4.8%)5,528 (4.9%)
$45,000 to $49,9996,172 (5.2%)7,248 (6.5%)
$50,000 to $54,9995,166 (4.3%)5,400 (4.8%)
$55,000 to $64,99910,838 (9.1%)9,200 (8.2%)
$65,000 to $74,9997,799 (6.5%)6,129 (5.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99911,025 (9.2%)10,011 (8.9%)
$100,000+28,897 (24.2%)13,035 (11.6%)
Total119,621 (100.0%)111,973 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Charleston County

Average earnings in Charleston County are $59,139 for men and $45,446 for women, a difference of 23.2%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $102,833, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $31,100. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $63,849, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $21,421.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Charleston County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$31,100$21,421
High School Diploma$40,853$29,389
College or Associate's Degree$52,696$36,103
Bachelor's Degree$75,375$52,741
Graduate Degree$102,833$63,849
Total$59,139$45,446

Family Income in Charleston County

Family Income Brackets in Charleston County

According to the Charleston County family income data, there are 19,995 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 20.2% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 990 families (1.0%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Charleston County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0003,3663.4%
$10,000 to $14,9999901.0%
$15,000 to $24,9994,7514.8%
$25,000 to $34,9995,3455.4%
$35,000 to $49,9997,6227.7%
$50,000 to $74,99913,56113.7%
$75,000 to $99,99911,58111.7%
$100,000 to $149,99919,99520.2%
$150,000 to $199,99911,77911.9%
$200,000+19,99520.2%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Charleston County

5-person families (5,887 | 5.9%) account for the highest median family income in Charleston County with $131,167 per family, while 2-person families (52,508 | 53.0%) have the highest median income of $47,781 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Charleston County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families52,508 (53.0%)$95,562
3-Person Families22,444 (22.7%)$100,960
4-Person Families15,786 (16.0%)$130,914
5-Person Families5,887 (5.9%)$131,167
6-Person Families1,747 (1.8%)$96,523
7+ Person Families615 (0.6%)$78,229
Total98,987 (100.0%)$104,928

Family Income by Number of Earners in Charleston County

The median family income in Charleston County is $104,928, with families comprising 3+ earners (7,487) having the highest median family income of $157,717, while families with no earners (16,202) have the lowest median family income of $54,391, accounting for 7.6% and 16.4% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Charleston County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners16,202 (16.4%)$54,391
1 Earner31,181 (31.5%)$69,002
2 Earners44,117 (44.6%)$129,530
3+ Earners7,487 (7.6%)$157,717
Total98,987 (100.0%)$104,928

Household Income in Charleston County

Household Income Brackets in Charleston County

With 29,377 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Charleston County, accounting for 17.1% of all households. In contrast, only 4,295 households (2.5%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Charleston County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0009,6215.6%
$10,000 to $14,9994,2952.5%
$15,000 to $24,99912,5417.3%
$25,000 to $34,99911,6826.8%
$35,000 to $49,99917,86710.4%
$50,000 to $74,99926,80015.6%
$75,000 to $99,99920,10011.7%
$100,000 to $149,99929,37717.1%
$150,000 to $199,99914,7748.6%
$200,000+24,73814.4%

Household Income by Householder Age in Charleston County

The median household income in Charleston County is $78,795, with the highest median household income of $91,847 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 58,253 households (33.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $34,900, with 6,717 households (3.9%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Charleston County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years6,717 (3.9%)$34,900
25 to 44 Years61,885 (36.0%)$90,050
45 to 64 Years58,253 (33.9%)$91,847
65+ Years44,940 (26.2%)$60,092
Total171,795 (100.0%)$78,795

Poverty in Charleston County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Charleston County

With 10.9% poverty level for males and 13.6% for females among the residents of Charleston County, 12 to 14 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 1,395 males (23.6%) and 4,642 females (31.9%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Charleston County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,960 (16.6%)1,674 (15.1%)
5 Years544 (23.1%)314 (17.0%)
6 to 11 Years2,804 (20.6%)2,196 (18.1%)
12 to 14 Years1,395 (23.6%)1,613 (22.1%)
15 Years367 (15.7%)260 (13.1%)
16 and 17 Years596 (15.3%)654 (15.4%)
18 to 24 Years2,697 (20.4%)4,642 (31.9%)
25 to 34 Years2,398 (7.6%)4,316 (12.9%)
35 to 44 Years1,726 (6.2%)2,691 (9.5%)
45 to 54 Years1,346 (5.7%)2,635 (10.8%)
55 to 64 Years2,775 (11.2%)3,205 (11.2%)
65 to 74 Years1,605 (8.0%)2,122 (9.0%)
75 Years and over650 (6.0%)1,767 (11.5%)
Total20,863 (10.9%)28,089 (13.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Charleston County

According to the poverty statistics in Charleston County, males aged 45 to 54 years and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 94.3% of males and 91.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Charleston County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years9,842 (83.4%)9,442 (84.9%)
5 Years1,816 (76.9%)1,531 (83.0%)
6 to 11 Years10,816 (79.4%)9,965 (81.9%)
12 to 14 Years4,503 (76.3%)5,684 (77.9%)
15 Years1,977 (84.3%)1,723 (86.9%)
16 and 17 Years3,299 (84.7%)3,597 (84.6%)
18 to 24 Years10,498 (79.6%)9,920 (68.1%)
25 to 34 Years29,134 (92.4%)29,250 (87.1%)
35 to 44 Years26,201 (93.8%)25,747 (90.5%)
45 to 54 Years22,291 (94.3%)21,656 (89.1%)
55 to 64 Years22,124 (88.8%)25,319 (88.8%)
65 to 74 Years18,464 (92.0%)21,339 (91.0%)
75 Years and over10,254 (94.0%)13,574 (88.5%)
Total171,219 (89.1%)178,747 (86.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Charleston County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Charleston County show that 4.1% or 3,056 of the total 74,360 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 10.0%, comprising of 492 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 3.4%, which includes 1,584 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Charleston County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children44,637 (96.6%)1,584 (3.4%)
1 or 2 Children22,082 (95.8%)971 (4.2%)
3 or 4 Children4,422 (90.0%)492 (10.0%)
5 or more Children163 (94.8%)9 (5.2%)
Total71,304 (95.9%)3,056 (4.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Charleston County

According to the poverty data in Charleston County, 11.8% or 807 single-father households and 23.4% or 4,176 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 159 households (41.2%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 158 households (91.9%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Charleston County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children221 (5.9%)776 (10.2%)
1 or 2 Children427 (16.0%)2,484 (28.2%)
3 or 4 Children159 (41.2%)758 (60.7%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)158 (91.9%)
Total807 (11.8%)4,176 (23.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Charleston County

The poverty data for Charleston County shows that 3,056 of the married-couple family households (4.1%) and 4,983 of the single-parent households (20.2%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 492 households (10.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 158 household (85.9%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Charleston County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children1,584 (3.4%)997 (8.8%)
1 or 2 Children971 (4.2%)2,911 (25.4%)
3 or 4 Children492 (10.0%)917 (56.1%)
5 or more Children9 (5.2%)158 (85.9%)
Total3,056 (4.1%)4,983 (20.2%)

Employment Characteristics in Charleston County

Employment by Class of Employer in Charleston County

Among the 210,569 employed individuals in Charleston County, private company employees (134,801 | 64.0%), self-employed (not incorporated) (14,167 | 6.7%), and state government employees (13,458 | 6.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Charleston County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees134,80164.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)10,3814.9%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)14,1676.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations13,1346.2%
Local Government Employees13,3596.3%
State Government Employees13,4586.4%
Federal Government Employees10,8035.1%
Unpaid Family Workers4660.2%
Total210,569100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Charleston County

According to the labor force statistics for Charleston County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (338,538), 65.8% or 222,758 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.7% or 8,242 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 89.7% or 30,416 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 16.7% or 1,055 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Charleston County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years6,319 (34.9%)1,055 (16.7%)
20 to 24 Years17,998 (72.3%)1,080 (6.0%)
25 to 29 Years27,848 (87.2%)1,114 (4.0%)
30 to 34 Years30,416 (89.7%)821 (2.7%)
35 to 44 Years49,598 (87.2%)1,438 (2.9%)
45 to 54 Years40,880 (84.7%)1,267 (3.1%)
55 to 59 Years19,948 (73.3%)698 (3.5%)
60 to 64 Years15,413 (58.3%)277 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years12,400 (28.3%)409 (3.3%)
75 Years and over2,004 (7.4%)74 (3.7%)
Total222,758 (65.8%)8,242 (3.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Charleston County

According to labor force statistics for Charleston County, 82.0% of individuals (184,205) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (224,640) are in the labor force, with 3.1% or 5,710 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 87.4% or 97,832 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 8.2% or 774 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Charleston County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School9,440 (65.3%)1,185 (8.2%)
High School Diploma30,441 (73.3%)2,243 (5.4%)
College / Associate Degree46,395 (81.8%)2,042 (3.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher97,832 (87.4%)1,791 (1.6%)
Total184,205 (82.0%)6,964 (3.1%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Charleston County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Charleston County are Management (29,392 | 13.9%), Community & Social Service (25,192 | 11.9%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (18,013 | 8.5%), Computers, Engineering & Science (15,333 | 7.3%), and Health Technologists (13,608 | 6.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Charleston County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Charleston County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (75.8%), Computers & Mathematics (72.5%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (69.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (74.6%), Health Technologists (74.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (74.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Charleston County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management17,238 (58.7%)12,154 (41.3%)
Business & Financial6,205 (46.6%)7,100 (53.4%)
Computers, Engineering & Science10,589 (69.1%)4,744 (30.9%)
Computers & Mathematics5,703 (72.5%)2,161 (27.5%)
Architecture & Engineering3,664 (75.8%)1,169 (24.2%)
Life, Physical & Social Science1,222 (46.4%)1,414 (53.6%)
Community & Social Service 8,406 (33.4%)16,786 (66.6%)
Education, Arts & Media908 (26.3%)2,541 (73.7%)
Legal Services & Support2,124 (50.2%)2,107 (49.8%)
Education Instruction & Library3,145 (25.4%)9,237 (74.6%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment2,229 (43.4%)2,901 (56.6%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating4,684 (26.0%)13,329 (74.0%)
Health Technologists3,535 (26.0%)10,073 (74.0%)
Total (Category)47,122 (46.6%)54,113 (53.4%)
Total (Overall)108,217 (51.2%)102,942 (48.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Charleston County are Food Preparation & Serving (14,269 | 6.8%), Cleaning & Maintenance (7,348 | 3.5%), Personal Care & Service (4,566 | 2.2%), Healthcare Support (4,496 | 2.1%), and Security & Protection (3,795 | 1.8%).
Services Occupations in Charleston County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Charleston County, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (79.3%), Security & Protection (77.5%), and Law Enforcement (74.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (83.5%), Personal Care & Service (66.1%), and Food Preparation & Serving (49.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Charleston County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support741 (16.5%)3,755 (83.5%)
Security & Protection2,942 (77.5%)853 (22.5%)
Firefighting & Prevention1,773 (79.3%)462 (20.7%)
Law Enforcement1,169 (74.9%)391 (25.1%)
Food Preparation & Serving7,237 (50.7%)7,032 (49.3%)
Cleaning & Maintenance4,084 (55.6%)3,264 (44.4%)
Personal Care & Service1,547 (33.9%)3,019 (66.1%)
Total (Category)16,551 (48.0%)17,923 (52.0%)
Total (Overall)108,217 (51.2%)102,942 (48.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Charleston County are Sales & Related (23,192 | 11.0%), and Office & Administration (17,943 | 8.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Charleston County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Charleston County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related11,477 (49.5%)11,715 (50.5%)
Office & Administration4,173 (23.3%)13,770 (76.7%)
Total (Category)15,650 (38.1%)25,485 (62.0%)
Total (Overall)108,217 (51.2%)102,942 (48.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Charleston County are Construction & Extraction (8,907 | 4.2%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (6,354 | 3.0%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (426 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Charleston County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Charleston County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry290 (68.1%)136 (31.9%)
Construction & Extraction8,273 (92.9%)634 (7.1%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair6,140 (96.6%)214 (3.4%)
Total (Category)14,703 (93.7%)984 (6.3%)
Total (Overall)108,217 (51.2%)102,942 (48.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Charleston County are Production (7,512 | 3.6%), Transportation (6,043 | 2.9%), and Material Moving (5,073 | 2.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Charleston County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Charleston County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production5,201 (69.2%)2,311 (30.8%)
Transportation4,948 (81.9%)1,095 (18.1%)
Material Moving4,042 (79.7%)1,031 (20.3%)
Total (Category)14,191 (76.2%)4,437 (23.8%)
Total (Overall)108,217 (51.2%)102,942 (48.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Charleston County

Employment Industries in Charleston County

The major employment industries in Charleston County include Health Care & Social Assistance (29,193 | 13.8%), Professional & Scientific (23,828 | 11.3%), Retail Trade (21,019 | 10.0%), Accommodation & Food Services (19,559 | 9.3%), and Educational Services (18,870 | 8.9%).
Employment Industries in Charleston County

Employment Industries by Sex in Charleston County

The Charleston County industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (88.8%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (87.2%), and Construction (84.7%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (76.3%), Educational Services (71.2%), and Accommodation & Food Services (52.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Charleston County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting911 (88.8%)115 (11.2%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction82 (87.2%)12 (12.8%)
Construction12,435 (84.7%)2,246 (15.3%)
Manufacturing10,285 (71.1%)4,173 (28.9%)
Wholesale Trade3,543 (69.1%)1,583 (30.9%)
Retail Trade10,102 (48.1%)10,917 (51.9%)
Transportation & Warehousing5,462 (71.0%)2,236 (29.0%)
Utilities1,043 (76.5%)321 (23.5%)
Information1,806 (51.3%)1,717 (48.7%)
Finance & Insurance4,234 (48.1%)4,571 (51.9%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing3,641 (53.1%)3,219 (46.9%)
Professional & Scientific13,639 (57.2%)10,189 (42.8%)
Enterprise Management139 (49.8%)140 (50.2%)
Administrative & Support5,882 (56.1%)4,595 (43.9%)
Educational Services5,442 (28.8%)13,428 (71.2%)
Health Care & Social Assistance6,916 (23.7%)22,277 (76.3%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation2,955 (59.2%)2,040 (40.8%)
Accommodation & Food Services9,220 (47.1%)10,339 (52.9%)
Public Administration5,763 (59.4%)3,938 (40.6%)
Total108,217 (51.2%)102,942 (48.7%)

Education in Charleston County

School Enrollment in Charleston County

The most common levels of schooling among the 90,013 students in Charleston County are college / undergraduate (20,082 | 22.3%), middle school (17,179 | 19.1%), and high school (16,909 | 18.8%).
School Enrollment in Charleston County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool5,9166.6%
Kindergarten5,3996.0%
Elementary School16,55518.4%
Middle School17,17919.1%
High School16,90918.8%
College / Undergraduate20,08222.3%
Graduate / Professional7,9738.9%
Total90,013100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Charleston County

Out of a total of 90,013 students who are enrolled in schools in Charleston County, 16,652 (18.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 73,361 (81.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 2,435 (51.4% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 6,265 (86.6% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Charleston County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds2,302 (48.6%)2,435 (51.4%)
5 to 9 Year Old17,147 (83.9%)3,303 (16.2%)
10 to 14 Year Olds18,720 (85.2%)3,256 (14.8%)
15 to 17 Year Olds10,515 (85.6%)1,774 (14.4%)
18 to 19 Year Olds6,265 (86.6%)969 (13.4%)
20 to 24 Year Olds9,945 (86.4%)1,560 (13.6%)
25 to 34 Year Olds5,112 (76.1%)1,606 (23.9%)
35 Years and over3,350 (65.6%)1,754 (34.4%)
Total73,361 (81.5%)16,652 (18.5%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Charleston County

Business (32,611 | 21.4%), science & technology (15,015 | 9.9%), education (14,721 | 9.7%), bio, nature & agricultural (12,727 | 8.4%), and social sciences (12,664 | 8.3%) are the most common fields of study among 152,287 individuals in Charleston County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Charleston County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics5,9773.9%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural12,7278.4%
Physical & Health Sciences4,0612.7%
Psychology8,1345.3%
Social Sciences12,6648.3%
Engineering9,9466.5%
Multidisciplinary Studies1,0060.7%
Science & Technology15,0159.9%
Business32,61121.4%
Education14,7219.7%
Literature & Languages7,4614.9%
Liberal Arts & History7,5304.9%
Visual & Performing Arts6,8014.5%
Communications6,6114.3%
Arts & Humanities7,0224.6%
Total152,287100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Charleston County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Charleston County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Charleston County are males with 2 vehicles (50,772, accounting for 46.9%) and females with 2 vehicles (44,912, making up 50.6%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Charleston County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle2,526 (2.3%)3,207 (3.2%)
1 Vehicle24,397 (22.5%)26,470 (26.4%)
2 Vehicles50,772 (46.9%)44,912 (44.7%)
3 Vehicles20,553 (19.0%)17,445 (17.4%)
4 Vehicles7,837 (7.2%)6,693 (6.7%)
5 or more Vehicles2,188 (2.0%)1,654 (1.7%)
Total108,273 (100.0%)100,381 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Charleston County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Charleston County are 20 to 24 minutes (33,123 commuters, 18.1%), 15 to 19 minutes (31,766 commuters, 17.4%), and 30 to 34 minutes (28,587 commuters, 15.6%).
Commute Time in Charleston County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes3,0901.7%
5 to 9 Minutes14,6588.0%
10 to 14 Minutes23,79713.0%
15 to 19 Minutes31,76617.4%
20 to 24 Minutes33,12318.1%
25 to 29 Minutes14,0317.7%
30 to 34 Minutes28,58715.6%
35 to 39 Minutes5,6653.1%
40 to 44 Minutes6,2003.4%
45 to 59 Minutes13,1467.2%
60 to 89 Minutes6,3133.5%
90 or more Minutes2,6251.4%

Commute Time by Sex in Charleston County

The most common commute times in Charleston County are 20 to 24 minutes (17,555 commuters, 18.4%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (15,844 commuters, 18.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Charleston County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes1,610 (1.7%)1,480 (1.7%)
5 to 9 Minutes7,349 (7.7%)7,309 (8.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes12,531 (13.1%)11,266 (12.9%)
15 to 19 Minutes15,922 (16.7%)15,844 (18.1%)
20 to 24 Minutes17,555 (18.4%)15,568 (17.8%)
25 to 29 Minutes6,835 (7.2%)7,196 (8.2%)
30 to 34 Minutes15,021 (15.7%)13,566 (15.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes3,095 (3.2%)2,570 (2.9%)
40 to 44 Minutes3,927 (4.1%)2,273 (2.6%)
45 to 59 Minutes6,877 (7.2%)6,269 (7.2%)
60 to 89 Minutes3,195 (3.4%)3,118 (3.6%)
90 or more Minutes1,561 (1.6%)1,064 (1.2%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Charleston County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Charleston County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (16,593, 17.4%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (13,858, 15.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Charleston County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM4,347 (4.5%)1,477 (1.7%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM2,743 (2.9%)935 (1.1%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM3,603 (3.8%)2,391 (2.7%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM9,407 (9.9%)6,048 (6.9%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM8,705 (9.1%)8,306 (9.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM16,593 (17.4%)13,803 (15.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM10,850 (11.4%)11,256 (12.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM12,998 (13.6%)13,858 (15.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM5,942 (6.2%)6,693 (7.6%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM7,009 (7.3%)8,019 (9.2%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM2,418 (2.5%)3,223 (3.7%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM628 (0.7%)1,195 (1.4%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM5,259 (5.5%)4,879 (5.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM4,976 (5.2%)5,440 (6.2%)
Total95,478 (100.0%)87,523 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Charleston County

Occupancy by Ownership in Charleston County

Of the total 171,795 dwellings in Charleston County, owner-occupied units account for 108,650 (63.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 63,145 (36.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Charleston County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units108,65063.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units63,14536.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units171,795100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Charleston County

Occupancy by Household Size in Charleston County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household56,85333.1%
2-Person Household63,31136.8%
3-Person Household25,24714.7%
4+ Person Household26,38415.4%
Total Housing Units171,795100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Charleston County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Charleston County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household28,848 (50.7%)28,005 (49.3%)
2-Person Household43,783 (69.2%)19,528 (30.8%)
3-Person Household16,910 (67.0%)8,337 (33.0%)
4+ Person Household19,109 (72.4%)7,275 (27.6%)
Total Housing Units108,650 (63.2%)63,145 (36.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Charleston County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Charleston County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School5,094 (49.5%)5,201 (50.5%)
High School Diploma15,999 (54.0%)13,601 (46.0%)
College/Associate Degree25,802 (57.8%)18,845 (42.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher61,755 (70.8%)25,498 (29.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Charleston County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Charleston County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years38,70222.5%
35 to 44 Years29,90017.4%
45 to 54 Years26,75715.6%
55 to 64 Years31,49618.3%
65 to 74 Years27,23715.9%
75 to 84 Years11,9957.0%
85 Years and Over5,7083.3%
Total171,795100.0%

Housing Finances in Charleston County

Median Income by Occupancy in Charleston County

Median Income by Occupancy in Charleston County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied108,650 (63.2%)$103,828
Renter-Occupied63,145 (36.8%)$50,326
Average171,795 (100.0%)$78,795

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Charleston County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Charleston County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0002,909 (2.7%)3,572 (5.7%)
$5,000 to $9,9991,426 (1.3%)1,707 (2.7%)
$10,000 to $14,9991,679 (1.5%)2,584 (4.1%)
$15,000 to $19,9992,661 (2.5%)3,488 (5.5%)
$20,000 to $24,9992,833 (2.6%)3,573 (5.7%)
$25,000 to $34,9994,901 (4.5%)6,745 (10.7%)
$35,000 to $49,9998,237 (7.6%)9,712 (15.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99914,626 (13.5%)12,091 (19.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99912,995 (12.0%)7,026 (11.1%)
$100,000 to $149,99921,507 (19.8%)7,895 (12.5%)
$150,000 or more34,876 (32.1%)4,752 (7.5%)
Total108,650 (100.0%)63,145 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Charleston County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Charleston County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3003,843 (3.5%)1,022 (1.6%)
$300 to $4999,888 (9.1%)1,408 (2.2%)
$500 to $79915,475 (14.2%)3,135 (5.0%)
$800 to $9997,711 (7.1%)5,453 (8.6%)
$1,000 to $1,49916,695 (15.4%)22,914 (36.3%)
$1,500 to $1,99917,392 (16.0%)15,155 (24.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49913,152 (12.1%)6,585 (10.4%)
$2,500 to $2,9998,731 (8.0%)2,218 (3.5%)
$3,000 or more15,763 (14.5%)2,403 (3.8%)
Total108,650 (100.0%)63,145 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Charleston County

Housing Structures in Charleston County

Housing Structures in Charleston County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached104,70561.0%
Single Unit, Attached11,3156.6%
2 Unit Apartments4,5252.6%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments6,4453.7%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments11,7316.8%
10 or more Apartments24,12014.0%
Mobile Home / Other8,9545.2%
Total171,795100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Charleston County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Charleston County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached90,957 (86.9%)13,748 (13.1%)
Single Unit, Attached6,489 (57.4%)4,826 (42.6%)
2 Unit Apartments635 (14.0%)3,890 (86.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments838 (13.0%)5,607 (87.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1,511 (12.9%)10,220 (87.1%)
10 or more Apartments2,729 (11.3%)21,391 (88.7%)
Mobile Home / Other5,491 (61.3%)3,463 (38.7%)
Total108,650 (63.2%)63,145 (36.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Charleston County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Charleston County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room102 (0.1%)1,840 (2.9%)
2 or 3 Rooms1,888 (1.7%)17,313 (27.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms27,616 (25.4%)29,898 (47.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms43,296 (39.9%)11,552 (18.3%)
8 or more Rooms35,748 (32.9%)2,542 (4.0%)
Total108,650 (100.0%)63,145 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Charleston County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Charleston County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas27,468 (25.3%)6,407 (10.2%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas3,297 (3.0%)472 (0.7%)
Electricity76,442 (70.4%)55,627 (88.1%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene140 (0.1%)37 (0.1%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels1,074 (1.0%)94 (0.2%)
No Fuel Used229 (0.2%)508 (0.8%)
Total108,650 (100.0%)63,145 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Charleston County

Household Vehicle Usage in Charleston County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle2,667 (2.5%)7,741 (12.3%)
1 Vehicle30,809 (28.4%)32,367 (51.3%)
2 Vehicles50,824 (46.8%)18,786 (29.7%)
3 or more Vehicles24,350 (22.4%)4,251 (6.7%)
Total108,650 (100.0%)63,145 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Charleston County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Charleston County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units37,27671,374
Median Property Value$362,100$436,200
Median Household Income$72,151$27,206
Monthly Housing Costs$596$15,389
Real Estate Taxes$1,460$761

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Charleston County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Charleston County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0002,691 (7.2%)1,173 (1.6%)
$50,000 to $99,9991,752 (4.7%)1,306 (1.8%)
$100,000 to $299,99911,589 (31.1%)17,349 (24.3%)
$300,000 to $499,9998,591 (23.1%)22,629 (31.7%)
$500,000 to $749,9995,174 (13.9%)15,080 (21.1%)
$750,000 to $999,9992,758 (7.4%)6,611 (9.3%)
$1,000,000 or more4,721 (12.7%)7,226 (10.1%)
Total37,276 (100.0%)71,374 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Charleston County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Charleston County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0002,325 (6.2%)987 (1.4%)
$10,000 to $24,9994,132 (11.1%)2,010 (2.8%)
$25,000 to $34,9992,494 (6.7%)3,041 (4.3%)
$35,000 to $49,9994,249 (11.4%)2,407 (3.4%)
$50,000 to $74,9995,923 (15.9%)3,988 (5.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9994,283 (11.5%)8,703 (12.2%)
$100,000 to $149,9996,200 (16.6%)8,712 (12.2%)
$150,000 or more7,670 (20.6%)15,307 (21.4%)
Total37,276 (100.0%)71,374 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Charleston County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Charleston County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x7,786 (20.9%)120,706 (169.1%)
2.0x to 2.9x4,573 (12.3%)13,832 (19.4%)
3.0x to 3.9x3,801 (10.2%)15,425 (21.6%)
4.0x or more20,565 (55.2%)11,420 (16.0%)
Total37,276 (100.0%)71,374 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Charleston County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Charleston County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8008,387 (22.5%)830 (1.2%)
$800 to $1,49910,157 (27.3%)6,624 (9.3%)
$800 to $1,49917,443 (46.8%)19,208 (26.9%)
Total37,276 (100.0%)71,374 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Charleston County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Charleston County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Charleston County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years25,735 (94.3%)1,559 (5.7%)
6 to 18 Years53,340 (94.0%)3,399 (6.0%)
19 to 25 Years29,892 (86.7%)4,569 (13.3%)
26 to 34 Years47,886 (83.0%)9,826 (17.0%)
35 to 44 Years49,026 (87.8%)6,801 (12.2%)
45 to 54 Years42,777 (89.8%)4,843 (10.2%)
55 to 64 Years48,845 (91.5%)4,552 (8.5%)
65 to 74 Years43,083 (99.0%)447 (1.0%)
75 Years and older26,195 (99.8%)50 (0.2%)
Total366,779 (91.0%)36,046 (8.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Charleston County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Charleston County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born25,735 (94.3%)1,559 (5.7%)
Foreign Born, Citizen53,340 (94.0%)3,399 (6.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen29,892 (86.7%)4,569 (13.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Charleston County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Charleston County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00040,570 (86.0%)6,627 (14.0%)
$25,000 to $49,99948,125 (83.8%)9,274 (16.2%)
$50,000 to $74,99949,322 (87.3%)7,196 (12.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99941,605 (90.3%)4,451 (9.7%)
$100,000 and over180,254 (95.7%)8,128 (4.3%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Charleston County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Charleston County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 69,043 (33.1%)17,507 (64.1%)
6 to 18 Years18,142 (32.0%)37,365 (65.8%)
19 to 25 Years2,908 (8.4%)27,509 (79.8%)
25 to 34 Years4,837 (8.4%)44,103 (76.4%)
35 to 44 Years4,940 (8.8%)45,553 (81.6%)
45 to 54 Years4,711 (9.9%)39,723 (83.4%)
55 to 64 Years10,455 (19.6%)42,313 (79.2%)
65 to 74 Years41,337 (95.0%)27,091 (62.2%)
75 Years and over26,022 (99.2%)16,531 (63.0%)
Total122,395 (30.4%)297,695 (73.9%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Charleston County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Charleston County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years92 (0.8%)61 (0.5%)
5 to 17 Years1,372 (4.8%)763 (2.7%)
18 to 34 Years2,560 (5.5%)2,426 (4.9%)
35 to 64 Years7,676 (10.2%)7,809 (9.6%)
65 to 74 Years4,202 (20.9%)4,560 (19.4%)
75 Years and over4,853 (44.5%)6,837 (44.6%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Charleston County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Charleston County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years92 (0.8%)61 (0.5%)
5 to 17 Years138 (0.5%)169 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years425 (0.9%)237 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years1,991 (2.6%)992 (1.2%)
65 to 74 Years1,489 (7.4%)1,223 (5.2%)
75 Years and over2,422 (22.2%)2,763 (18.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Charleston County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years92 (0.8%)22 (0.2%)
5 to 17 Years238 (0.8%)123 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years439 (0.9%)960 (1.9%)
35 to 64 Years1,716 (2.3%)1,741 (2.1%)
65 to 74 Years855 (4.3%)562 (2.4%)
75 Years and over867 (8.0%)1,405 (9.2%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Charleston County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,098 (3.8%)414 (1.5%)
18 to 34 Years1,679 (3.6%)1,077 (2.2%)
35 to 64 Years3,159 (4.2%)2,752 (3.4%)
65 to 74 Years950 (4.7%)721 (3.1%)
75 Years and over1,181 (10.8%)2,403 (15.7%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Charleston County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years40 (0.1%)54 (0.2%)
18 to 34 Years323 (0.7%)296 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years3,349 (4.4%)4,418 (5.4%)
65 to 74 Years2,424 (12.1%)3,158 (13.5%)
75 Years and over2,512 (23.0%)5,059 (33.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Charleston County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years88 (0.3%)110 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years236 (0.5%)101 (0.2%)
35 to 64 Years1,164 (1.5%)1,464 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years735 (3.7%)746 (3.2%)
75 Years and over1,160 (10.6%)2,165 (14.1%)

Technology Access in Charleston County

Computing Device Access in Charleston County

Computing Device Access in Charleston County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop137,10679.8%
Smartphone155,94790.8%
Tablet105,17561.2%
No Computing Device8,1204.7%
Total171,795100.0%

Internet Access in Charleston County

Internet Access in Charleston County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet3250.2%
Broadband Home120,61770.2%
Cellular Data Only18,26310.6%
Satellite Internet11,5806.7%
No Internet26,91115.7%
Total171,795100.0%

Charleston County Summary

Charleston County, South Carolina is located in the Lowcountry region of the state and is the second most populous county in the state. It is bordered by Berkeley, Dorchester, and Colleton Counties. The county seat is Charleston, which is also the largest city in the county. The county is home to a variety of industries, including tourism, manufacturing, and agriculture.

History

Charleston County was established in 1682 as part of the Province of Carolina. It was named after Charles II of England, who had granted the land to eight of his loyal supporters. The county was originally part of Berkeley County, but was split off in 1769. The county was home to many prominent figures in American history, including John Rutledge, who was a signer of the United States Constitution, and Edward Rutledge, who was the youngest signer of the Declaration of Independence.

Geography

Charleston County is located in the Lowcountry region of South Carolina. It is bordered by Berkeley, Dorchester, and Colleton Counties. The county is located on the Atlantic coast and is home to several rivers, including the Ashley, Cooper, and Wando. The county is also home to several islands, including James Island, Johns Island, and Wadmalaw Island. The county has a total area of 1,358 square miles, of which 1,077 square miles is land and 281 square miles is water.

Economy

Charleston County is home to a variety of industries, including tourism, manufacturing, and agriculture. The county is home to several major employers, including Boeing, Joint Base Charleston, and the Medical University of South Carolina. Tourism is a major industry in the county, with the city of Charleston being a popular destination for visitors. The county is also home to several manufacturing companies, including Volvo Cars, Bosch, and Daimler AG. Agriculture is also an important part of the county’s economy, with the county being home to several farms and agricultural businesses.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Charleston County had a population of 350,209. The racial makeup of the county was 68.2% White, 27.7% African American, 0.5% Native American, 1.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population. The median income for a household in the county was $50,867 and the median income for a family was $62,867. The per capita income for the county was $27,837.
Charleston County is a diverse and vibrant county with a rich history and a strong economy. It is home to a variety of industries, including tourism, manufacturing, and agriculture. The county is also home to several prominent figures in American history, including John Rutledge and Edward Rutledge. The county has a population of 350,209 and a median income of $50,867.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Charleston County?
Total Population of Charleston County is 409,840.
What is the Total Male Population of Charleston County?
Total Male Population of Charleston County is 199,049.
What is the Total Female Population of Charleston County?
Total Female Population of Charleston County is 210,791.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Charleston County?
There are 94.43 Males per 100 Females in Charleston County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Charleston County?
There are 105.90 Females per 100 Males in Charleston County.
What is the Median Population Age in Charleston County?
Median Population Age in Charleston County is 38.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Charleston County
Average Family Size in Charleston County is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Charleston County
Average Household Size in Charleston County is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Charleston County?
Per Capita income in Charleston County is $51,480.
What is the Median Family Income in Charleston County?
Median Family Income in Charleston County is $104,928.
What is the Median Household income in Charleston County?
Median Household Income in Charleston County is $78,795.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Charleston County?
Income or Wage Gap in Charleston County is 24.3%.
Women in Charleston County earn 75.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Charleston County?
Family Income Deficit in Charleston County is $10,911.
Families that are below poverty line in Charleston County earn $10,911 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Charleston County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Charleston County is 0.51.
How Large is the Labor Force in Charleston County?
There are 222,758 People in the Labor Forcein in Charleston County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Charleston County?
65.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Charleston County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Charleston County?
Unemployment Rate in Charleston County is 3.7%.