North Charleston, SC

North Charleston Map

North Charleston Map

North Charleston Overview

115,755
TOTAL POPULATION
57,721
MALE POPULATION
58,034
FEMALE POPULATION
99.46
MALES / 100 FEMALES
100.54
FEMALES / 100 MALES
33.8
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$33,419
PER CAPITA INCOME
$72,565
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$58,534
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
21.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
78.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,098
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.45
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
62,974
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
69.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.3%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

North Charleston Zip Codes

North Charleston Area Codes

Race in North Charleston

The most populous races in North Charleston are Black / African American (51,905 | 44.8%), White / Caucasian (45,812 | 39.6%), and Hispanic or Latino (11,926 | 10.3%).
Race in North Charleston
Race# Population% Population
Asian3,8613.3%
Black / African American51,90544.8%
Hawaiian / Pacific2940.3%
Hispanic or Latino11,92610.3%
Native / Alaskan1820.2%
White / Caucasian45,81239.6%
Two or more Races7,5656.5%
Some other Race6,1365.3%
Total115,755100.0%

Ancestry in North Charleston

The most populous ancestries reported in North Charleston are American (8,594 | 7.4%), German (6,925 | 6.0%), Mexican (6,655 | 5.8%), Irish (6,295 | 5.4%), and English (6,253 | 5.4%), together accounting for 30.0% of all North Charleston residents.
Ancestry in North Charleston
Ancestry# Population% Population
African1,7701.5%
Alaskan Athabascan20.0%
American8,5947.4%
Arab2360.2%
Argentinean160.0%
Armenian230.0%
Australian60.0%
Austrian1240.1%
Bangladeshi530.1%
Belgian320.0%
Bhutanese1550.1%
Brazilian2540.2%
British5770.5%
British West Indian830.1%
Burmese2280.2%
Cajun120.0%
Canadian2000.2%
Central American2,2401.9%
Central American Indian530.1%
Cherokee5160.4%
Chippewa220.0%
Choctaw110.0%
Colombian2920.3%
Costa Rican320.0%
Creek50.0%
Cuban480.0%
Czech1710.2%
Czechoslovakian450.0%
Danish1160.1%
Dominican5640.5%
Dutch4110.4%
Eastern European480.0%
Ecuadorian4160.4%
Egyptian760.1%
English6,2535.4%
Ethiopian270.0%
European1,2701.1%
Filipino140.0%
Finnish560.1%
French1,6611.4%
French Canadian3020.3%
German6,9256.0%
Ghanaian400.0%
Greek3220.3%
Guamanian / Chamorro310.0%
Guatemalan1,3201.1%
Haitian490.0%
Honduran6990.6%
Houma100.0%
Hungarian1050.1%
Indian (Asian)1,0650.9%
Indonesian720.1%
Inupiat70.0%
Iranian240.0%
Iraqi140.0%
Irish6,2955.4%
Iroquois70.0%
Italian2,7342.4%
Jamaican3040.3%
Kenyan1790.2%
Korean1,4311.2%
Laotian50.0%
Latvian150.0%
Lebanese1210.1%
Lithuanian460.0%
Lumbee90.0%
Mexican6,6555.8%
Mexican American Indian670.1%
Native Hawaiian930.1%
Navajo60.0%
Northern European180.0%
Norwegian4060.4%
Osage600.1%
Pakistani320.0%
Panamanian510.0%
Pennsylvania German170.0%
Peruvian360.0%
Polish1,1111.0%
Portuguese5790.5%
Puerto Rican7220.6%
Romanian400.0%
Russian3470.3%
Salvadoran1380.1%
Samoan90.0%
Scandinavian1780.2%
Scotch-Irish9230.8%
Scottish1,2201.1%
Serbian480.0%
Sioux110.0%
Slavic60.0%
Slovak310.0%
South American1,0320.9%
Spaniard1840.2%
Spanish540.1%
Sri Lankan9320.8%
Subsaharan African2,0891.8%
Swedish2300.2%
Swiss2000.2%
Thai6830.6%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian2460.2%
Turkish70.0%
U.S. Virgin Islander330.0%
Ukrainian590.1%
Venezuelan2720.2%
Vietnamese1060.1%
Welsh2640.2%
West Indian100.0%
View All 107 Rows

Immigrants in North Charleston

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in North Charleston came from Latin America (6,907 | 6.0%), Central America (5,206 | 4.5%), Mexico (3,366 | 2.9%), Asia (3,122 | 2.7%), and Europe (1,215 | 1.1%), together accounting for 17.1% of all North Charleston residents.
Immigrants in North Charleston
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa4200.4%
Asia3,1222.7%
Austria120.0%
Bahamas320.0%
Bangladesh610.1%
Belarus120.0%
Brazil3720.3%
Canada3160.3%
Caribbean7160.6%
Central America5,2064.5%
China5990.5%
Colombia1650.1%
Costa Rica220.0%
Cuba2020.2%
Denmark60.0%
Dominican Republic1830.2%
Eastern Africa1550.1%
Eastern Asia7770.7%
Eastern Europe1800.2%
Ecuador2530.2%
Egypt900.1%
El Salvador910.1%
England1540.1%
Ethiopia280.0%
Europe1,2151.1%
France250.0%
Germany2000.2%
Ghana400.0%
Greece710.1%
Guatemala1,1821.0%
Guyana440.0%
Haiti310.0%
Honduras5340.5%
Hong Kong2040.2%
India9960.9%
Iraq80.0%
Ireland790.1%
Italy600.1%
Jamaica2120.2%
Japan620.1%
Kazakhstan160.0%
Kenya1270.1%
Korea1160.1%
Latin America6,9076.0%
Mexico3,3662.9%
Micronesia1860.2%
Nepal580.1%
Netherlands180.0%
Nigeria260.0%
Northern Africa900.1%
Northern Europe3850.3%
Oceania1860.2%
Panama110.0%
Peru190.0%
Philippines6040.5%
Portugal2640.2%
Russia1190.1%
Saudi Arabia110.0%
Scotland1190.1%
Serbia160.0%
South America9850.9%
South Central Asia1,1831.0%
South Eastern Asia1,1431.0%
Southern Europe3950.3%
Sri Lanka10.0%
Sweden180.0%
Taiwan60.0%
Thailand350.0%
Trinidad and Tobago560.1%
Ukraine330.0%
Uzbekistan510.0%
Venezuela1320.1%
Vietnam4550.4%
Western Africa660.1%
Western Asia190.0%
Western Europe2550.2%
View All 76 Rows

Sex and Age in North Charleston

Sex and Age in North Charleston

The most populous age groups in North Charleston are 25 to 29 Years (6,137 | 10.6%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (5,458 | 9.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in North Charleston
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years4,285 (7.4%)3,444 (5.9%)
5 to 9 Years4,307 (7.5%)3,607 (6.2%)
10 to 14 Years3,461 (6.0%)3,976 (6.9%)
15 to 19 Years3,529 (6.1%)3,437 (5.9%)
20 to 24 Years4,123 (7.1%)3,449 (5.9%)
25 to 29 Years6,137 (10.6%)5,458 (9.4%)
30 to 34 Years5,488 (9.5%)5,246 (9.0%)
35 to 39 Years4,557 (7.9%)4,441 (7.6%)
40 to 44 Years3,665 (6.4%)3,509 (6.0%)
45 to 49 Years3,020 (5.2%)3,127 (5.4%)
50 to 54 Years3,430 (5.9%)3,349 (5.8%)
55 to 59 Years3,235 (5.6%)3,706 (6.4%)
60 to 64 Years2,576 (4.5%)3,603 (6.2%)
65 to 69 Years2,314 (4.0%)2,521 (4.3%)
70 to 74 Years1,737 (3.0%)1,985 (3.4%)
75 to 79 Years757 (1.3%)1,512 (2.6%)
80 to 84 Years661 (1.1%)759 (1.3%)
85 Years and over439 (0.8%)905 (1.6%)
Total57,721 (100.0%)58,034 (100.0%)

Families and Households in North Charleston

Median Family Size in North Charleston

The median family size in North Charleston is 3.23 persons per family, with single female/mother families (7,854 | 30.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.36 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (2,195 | 8.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.94 persons per family.
Median Family Size in North Charleston
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple15,373 (60.5%)3.20
Single Male/Father2,195 (8.6%)2.94
Single Female/Mother7,854 (30.9%)3.36
Total Families25,422 (100.0%)3.23

Median Household Size in North Charleston

The median household size in North Charleston is 2.42 persons per household, with single female/mother households (7,854 | 17.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.5 persons per household. non-family households (20,495 | 44.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.30 persons per household.
Median Household Size in North Charleston
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple15,373 (33.5%)3.25
Single Male/Father2,195 (4.8%)3.32
Single Female/Mother7,854 (17.1%)3.50
Non-family20,495 (44.6%)1.30
Total Households45,917 (100.0%)2.42

Household Size by Marriage Status in North Charleston

Out of a total of 45,917 households in North Charleston, 25,422 (55.4%) are family households, while 20,495 (44.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 11,654, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 16,911.
Household Size by Marriage Status in North Charleston
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-16,911 (36.8%)
2-Person Households11,654 (25.4%)3,007 (6.6%)
3-Person Households6,611 (14.4%)334 (0.7%)
4-Person Households3,973 (8.6%)87 (0.2%)
5-Person Households2,157 (4.7%)104 (0.2%)
6-Person Households591 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households436 (0.9%)52 (0.1%)
Total25,422 (55.4%)20,495 (44.6%)

Female Fertility in North Charleston

Fertility by Age in North Charleston

Average fertility rate in North Charleston is 69.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 99.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 69.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in North Charleston
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years121 (6.0%)35.0
20 to 34 years1,407 (69.7%)99.0
35 to 50 years491 (24.3%)42.0
Total2,019 (100.0%)69.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in North Charleston

50.3% of women with births (2,019) in North Charleston are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 35 to 50 years age bracket with 50.9% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 15 to 19 years age bracket with 33.1% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in North Charleston
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years81 (66.9%)40 (33.1%)
20 to 34 years694 (49.3%)713 (50.7%)
35 to 50 years241 (49.1%)250 (50.9%)
Total1,016 (50.3%)1,003 (49.7%)

Fertility by Education in North Charleston

Average fertility rate in North Charleston is 69.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 96.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the lowest fertility at 44.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 40.6% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in North Charleston
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School232 (11.5%)50.0
High School Diploma506 (25.1%)82.0
College or Associate's Degree819 (40.6%)77.0
Bachelor's Degree244 (12.1%)44.0
Graduate Degree218 (10.8%)96.0
Total2,019 (100.0%)69.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in North Charleston

49.7% of women with births in North Charleston are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 63.4% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in North Charleston
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School85 (36.6%)147 (63.4%)
High School Diploma188 (37.1%)318 (62.8%)
College or Associate's Degree339 (41.4%)480 (58.6%)
Bachelor's Degree185 (75.8%)59 (24.2%)
Graduate Degree218 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,016 (50.3%)1,003 (49.7%)

Income in North Charleston

Income Overview in North Charleston

Per Capita Income in North Charleston is $33,419, while median incomes of families and households are $72,565 and $58,534 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income115,755$33,419
Median Family Income25,422$72,565
Mean Family Income25,422$89,004
Median Household Income45,917$58,534
Mean Household Income45,917$79,035
Income Deficit25,422$10,098
Wage / Income Gap (%)115,75521.63%
Wage / Income Gap ($)115,75578.37¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index115,7550.45

Earnings by Sex in North Charleston

Average Earnings in North Charleston are $36,665, $41,537 for men and $32,554 for women, a difference of 21.6%.
Earnings by Sex in North Charleston
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male34,720 (52.9%)$41,537
Female30,916 (47.1%)$32,554
Total65,636 (100.0%)$36,665

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in North Charleston

The most common earnings brackets in North Charleston are $100,000+ for men (4,070 | 11.7%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (3,072 | 9.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in North Charleston
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less1,139 (3.3%)1,739 (5.6%)
$2,500 to $4,9991,225 (3.5%)1,009 (3.3%)
$5,000 to $7,499841 (2.4%)970 (3.1%)
$7,500 to $9,9991,011 (2.9%)765 (2.5%)
$10,000 to $12,499798 (2.3%)860 (2.8%)
$12,500 to $14,999735 (2.1%)892 (2.9%)
$15,000 to $17,499727 (2.1%)1,109 (3.6%)
$17,500 to $19,999932 (2.7%)1,092 (3.5%)
$20,000 to $22,4991,294 (3.7%)1,436 (4.6%)
$22,500 to $24,999852 (2.5%)1,586 (5.1%)
$25,000 to $29,9992,639 (7.6%)2,708 (8.8%)
$30,000 to $34,9992,260 (6.5%)3,072 (9.9%)
$35,000 to $39,9991,827 (5.3%)1,837 (5.9%)
$40,000 to $44,9992,374 (6.8%)1,695 (5.5%)
$45,000 to $49,9992,298 (6.6%)1,687 (5.5%)
$50,000 to $54,9991,440 (4.2%)1,262 (4.1%)
$55,000 to $64,9992,854 (8.2%)2,083 (6.7%)
$65,000 to $74,9992,247 (6.5%)1,455 (4.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,157 (9.1%)2,259 (7.3%)
$100,000+4,070 (11.7%)1,400 (4.5%)
Total34,720 (100.0%)30,916 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in North Charleston

Average earnings in North Charleston are $46,525 for men and $34,721 for women, a difference of 25.4%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $74,141, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $32,091. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $58,113, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $21,135.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in North Charleston
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$32,091$21,135
High School Diploma$40,653$29,958
College or Associate's Degree$47,644$33,105
Bachelor's Degree$69,747$47,269
Graduate Degree$74,141$58,113
Total$46,525$34,721

Family Income in North Charleston

Family Income Brackets in North Charleston

According to the North Charleston family income data, there are 4,474 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 17.6% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 330 families (1.3%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in North Charleston
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001,1444.5%
$10,000 to $14,9993301.3%
$15,000 to $24,9991,7036.7%
$25,000 to $34,9992,3139.1%
$35,000 to $49,9993,12712.3%
$50,000 to $74,9994,37317.2%
$75,000 to $99,9993,94015.5%
$100,000 to $149,9994,47417.6%
$150,000 to $199,9991,9577.7%
$200,000+2,0087.9%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in North Charleston

6-person families (485 | 1.9%) account for the highest median family income in North Charleston with $102,228 per family, while 2-person families (12,514 | 49.2%) have the highest median income of $34,808 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in North Charleston
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families12,514 (49.2%)$69,615
3-Person Families6,394 (25.2%)$64,629
4-Person Families3,796 (14.9%)$85,643
5-Person Families1,830 (7.2%)$79,333
6-Person Families485 (1.9%)$102,228
7+ Person Families403 (1.6%)$89,446
Total25,422 (100.0%)$72,565

Family Income by Number of Earners in North Charleston

The median family income in North Charleston is $72,565, with families comprising 3+ earners (2,220) having the highest median family income of $118,457, while families with no earners (2,932) have the lowest median family income of $40,781, accounting for 8.7% and 11.5% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in North Charleston
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners2,932 (11.5%)$40,781
1 Earner9,753 (38.4%)$43,273
2 Earners10,517 (41.4%)$99,180
3+ Earners2,220 (8.7%)$118,457
Total25,422 (100.0%)$72,565

Household Income in North Charleston

Household Income Brackets in North Charleston

With 8,908 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in North Charleston, accounting for 19.4% of all households. In contrast, only 1,561 households (3.4%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in North Charleston
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0002,4805.4%
$10,000 to $14,9991,5613.4%
$15,000 to $24,9994,1789.1%
$25,000 to $34,9994,91310.7%
$35,000 to $49,9996,52014.2%
$50,000 to $74,9998,90819.4%
$75,000 to $99,9995,83112.7%
$100,000 to $149,9996,33713.8%
$150,000 to $199,9992,6175.7%
$200,000+2,5255.5%

Household Income by Householder Age in North Charleston

The median household income in North Charleston is $58,534, with the highest median household income of $68,101 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 15,022 households (32.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $41,764, with 2,151 households (4.7%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in North Charleston
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years2,151 (4.7%)$41,764
25 to 44 Years20,143 (43.9%)$61,050
45 to 64 Years15,022 (32.7%)$68,101
65+ Years8,601 (18.7%)$43,260
Total45,917 (100.0%)$58,534

Poverty in North Charleston

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in North Charleston

With 15.3% poverty level for males and 17.6% for females among the residents of North Charleston, 12 to 14 year old males and 16 and 17 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 1,010 males (50.3%) and 327 females (31.2%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in North Charleston
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,272 (30.9%)600 (17.9%)
5 Years62 (13.5%)97 (20.6%)
6 to 11 Years1,464 (29.2%)1,377 (28.7%)
12 to 14 Years1,010 (50.3%)575 (27.7%)
15 Years184 (25.6%)152 (22.1%)
16 and 17 Years227 (22.3%)327 (31.2%)
18 to 24 Years565 (11.8%)660 (15.5%)
25 to 34 Years870 (7.9%)2,008 (19.0%)
35 to 44 Years700 (9.0%)1,548 (19.7%)
45 to 54 Years311 (5.1%)640 (9.9%)
55 to 64 Years881 (15.5%)967 (13.3%)
65 to 74 Years554 (13.9%)464 (10.4%)
75 Years and over235 (13.4%)515 (17.0%)
Total8,335 (15.3%)9,930 (17.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in North Charleston

According to the poverty statistics in North Charleston, males aged 45 to 54 years and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 95.0% of males and 90.1% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in North Charleston
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,838 (69.1%)2,751 (82.1%)
5 Years399 (86.6%)374 (79.4%)
6 to 11 Years3,551 (70.8%)3,415 (71.3%)
12 to 14 Years999 (49.7%)1,501 (72.3%)
15 Years536 (74.4%)536 (77.9%)
16 and 17 Years790 (77.7%)720 (68.8%)
18 to 24 Years4,229 (88.2%)3,597 (84.5%)
25 to 34 Years10,156 (92.1%)8,549 (81.0%)
35 to 44 Years7,099 (91.0%)6,317 (80.3%)
45 to 54 Years5,846 (95.0%)5,820 (90.1%)
55 to 64 Years4,794 (84.5%)6,317 (86.7%)
65 to 74 Years3,425 (86.1%)4,002 (89.6%)
75 Years and over1,525 (86.7%)2,519 (83.0%)
Total46,187 (84.7%)46,418 (82.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in North Charleston

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in North Charleston show that 4.7% or 719 of the total 15,373 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 16.5%, comprising of 201 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.5%, which includes 219 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in North Charleston
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children8,467 (97.5%)219 (2.5%)
1 or 2 Children5,097 (94.6%)290 (5.4%)
3 or 4 Children1,020 (83.5%)201 (16.5%)
5 or more Children70 (88.6%)9 (11.4%)
Total14,654 (95.3%)719 (4.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in North Charleston

According to the poverty data in North Charleston, 12.9% or 282 single-father households and 28.4% or 2,233 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 94 households (49.2%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 52 households (78.8%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in North Charleston
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children95 (7.6%)228 (7.8%)
1 or 2 Children93 (12.4%)1,327 (33.5%)
3 or 4 Children94 (49.2%)626 (69.7%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)52 (78.8%)
Total282 (12.9%)2,233 (28.4%)

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

The poverty data for North Charleston shows that 719 of the married-couple family households (4.7%) and 2,515 of the single-parent households (25.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 201 households (16.5%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 52 household (66.7%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in North Charleston
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children219 (2.5%)323 (7.7%)
1 or 2 Children290 (5.4%)1,420 (30.1%)
3 or 4 Children201 (16.5%)720 (66.1%)
5 or more Children9 (11.4%)52 (66.7%)
Total719 (4.7%)2,515 (25.0%)

Employment Characteristics in North Charleston

Employment by Class of Employer in North Charleston

Among the 58,940 employed individuals in North Charleston, private company employees (38,756 | 65.8%), federal government employees (5,852 | 9.9%), and local government employees (3,848 | 6.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in North Charleston
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees38,75665.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1,4462.5%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)2,6814.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations3,1755.4%
Local Government Employees3,8486.5%
State Government Employees3,1205.3%
Federal Government Employees5,8529.9%
Unpaid Family Workers620.1%
Total58,940100.0%

Employment Status by Age in North Charleston

According to the labor force statistics for North Charleston, out of the total population over 16 years of age (91,267), 69.0% or 62,974 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.3% or 2,708 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 85.7% or 9,199 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 10.1% or 230 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in North Charleston
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years2,279 (41.0%)230 (10.1%)
20 to 24 Years6,164 (81.4%)351 (5.7%)
25 to 29 Years9,914 (85.5%)654 (6.6%)
30 to 34 Years9,199 (85.7%)294 (3.2%)
35 to 44 Years13,471 (83.3%)808 (6.0%)
45 to 54 Years10,793 (83.5%)119 (1.1%)
55 to 59 Years4,727 (68.1%)109 (2.3%)
60 to 64 Years3,473 (56.2%)21 (0.6%)
65 to 74 Years2,567 (30.0%)95 (3.7%)
75 Years and over398 (7.9%)19 (4.8%)
Total62,974 (69.0%)2,708 (4.3%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in North Charleston

According to labor force statistics for North Charleston, 79.9% of individuals (51,573) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (64,547) are in the labor force, with 3.9% or 2,011 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 89.3% or 15,694 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 434 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in North Charleston
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School5,289 (66.8%)649 (8.2%)
High School Diploma13,058 (75.3%)867 (5.0%)
College / Associate Degree17,545 (80.8%)890 (4.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher15,694 (89.3%)211 (1.2%)
Total51,573 (79.9%)2,517 (3.9%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in North Charleston

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in North Charleston are Management (5,976 | 10.4%), Community & Social Service (4,719 | 8.2%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (4,065 | 7.1%), Computers, Engineering & Science (3,192 | 5.6%), and Business & Financial (2,504 | 4.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in North Charleston

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in North Charleston, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (88.1%), Computers, Engineering & Science (80.6%), and Architecture & Engineering (78.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (96.4%), Health Technologists (81.7%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (77.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in North Charleston
OccupationMaleFemale
Management3,174 (53.1%)2,802 (46.9%)
Business & Financial1,029 (41.1%)1,475 (58.9%)
Computers, Engineering & Science2,572 (80.6%)620 (19.4%)
Computers & Mathematics1,451 (88.1%)196 (11.9%)
Architecture & Engineering1,027 (78.3%)285 (21.7%)
Life, Physical & Social Science94 (40.3%)139 (59.7%)
Community & Social Service 1,419 (30.1%)3,300 (69.9%)
Education, Arts & Media370 (38.0%)605 (62.1%)
Legal Services & Support18 (3.6%)479 (96.4%)
Education Instruction & Library579 (23.4%)1,901 (76.6%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment452 (58.9%)315 (41.1%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating898 (22.1%)3,167 (77.9%)
Health Technologists363 (18.3%)1,616 (81.7%)
Total (Category)9,092 (44.5%)11,364 (55.5%)
Total (Overall)29,873 (51.9%)27,691 (48.1%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in North Charleston are Food Preparation & Serving (3,860 | 6.7%), Cleaning & Maintenance (2,972 | 5.2%), Healthcare Support (1,536 | 2.7%), Security & Protection (1,065 | 1.8%), and Personal Care & Service (873 | 1.5%).
Services Occupations in North Charleston

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in North Charleston, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (63.3%), Security & Protection (61.7%), and Law Enforcement (60.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (82.1%), Personal Care & Service (62.1%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (56.6%).
Services Occupations by Sex in North Charleston
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support275 (17.9%)1,261 (82.1%)
Security & Protection657 (61.7%)408 (38.3%)
Firefighting & Prevention314 (63.3%)182 (36.7%)
Law Enforcement343 (60.3%)226 (39.7%)
Food Preparation & Serving1,817 (47.1%)2,043 (52.9%)
Cleaning & Maintenance1,290 (43.4%)1,682 (56.6%)
Personal Care & Service331 (37.9%)542 (62.1%)
Total (Category)4,370 (42.4%)5,936 (57.6%)
Total (Overall)29,873 (51.9%)27,691 (48.1%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in North Charleston are Office & Administration (6,272 | 10.9%), and Sales & Related (5,323 | 9.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in North Charleston

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in North Charleston
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related2,180 (40.9%)3,143 (59.1%)
Office & Administration1,443 (23.0%)4,829 (77.0%)
Total (Category)3,623 (31.2%)7,972 (68.8%)
Total (Overall)29,873 (51.9%)27,691 (48.1%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in North Charleston are Construction & Extraction (4,327 | 7.5%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (2,743 | 4.8%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (112 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in North Charleston

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in North Charleston
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry41 (36.6%)71 (63.4%)
Construction & Extraction4,034 (93.2%)293 (6.8%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair2,647 (96.5%)96 (3.5%)
Total (Category)6,722 (93.6%)460 (6.4%)
Total (Overall)29,873 (51.9%)27,691 (48.1%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in North Charleston are Production (2,979 | 5.2%), Material Moving (2,679 | 4.6%), and Transportation (2,367 | 4.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in North Charleston

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in North Charleston
OccupationMaleFemale
Production1,925 (64.6%)1,054 (35.4%)
Transportation1,988 (84.0%)379 (16.0%)
Material Moving2,153 (80.4%)526 (19.6%)
Total (Category)6,066 (75.6%)1,959 (24.4%)
Total (Overall)29,873 (51.9%)27,691 (48.1%)

Employment Industries by Sex in North Charleston

Employment Industries in North Charleston

The major employment industries in North Charleston include Health Care & Social Assistance (7,448 | 12.9%), Retail Trade (6,868 | 11.9%), Accommodation & Food Services (5,867 | 10.2%), Manufacturing (5,654 | 9.8%), and Construction (5,266 | 9.1%).
Employment Industries in North Charleston

Employment Industries by Sex in North Charleston

The North Charleston industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (98.6%), Construction (89.1%), and Utilities (87.1%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (79.3%), Educational Services (67.5%), and Enterprise Management (58.4%).
Employment Industries by Sex in North Charleston
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting70 (98.6%)1 (1.4%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction4,691 (89.1%)575 (10.9%)
Manufacturing4,150 (73.4%)1,504 (26.6%)
Wholesale Trade663 (54.2%)560 (45.8%)
Retail Trade3,306 (48.1%)3,562 (51.9%)
Transportation & Warehousing2,204 (69.1%)984 (30.9%)
Utilities410 (87.1%)61 (13.0%)
Information486 (43.4%)634 (56.6%)
Finance & Insurance691 (44.4%)865 (55.6%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing689 (60.5%)450 (39.5%)
Professional & Scientific1,932 (54.2%)1,629 (45.8%)
Enterprise Management47 (41.6%)66 (58.4%)
Administrative & Support1,741 (50.6%)1,701 (49.4%)
Educational Services1,293 (32.5%)2,680 (67.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance1,539 (20.7%)5,909 (79.3%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation463 (49.0%)482 (51.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services2,654 (45.2%)3,213 (54.8%)
Public Administration1,776 (51.5%)1,669 (48.4%)
Total29,873 (51.9%)27,691 (48.1%)

Education in North Charleston

School Enrollment in North Charleston

The most common levels of schooling among the 27,602 students in North Charleston are elementary school (6,236 | 22.6%), middle school (6,002 | 21.7%), and college / undergraduate (5,426 | 19.7%).
School Enrollment in North Charleston
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1,4635.3%
Kindergarten1,6185.9%
Elementary School6,23622.6%
Middle School6,00221.7%
High School5,21618.9%
College / Undergraduate5,42619.7%
Graduate / Professional1,6415.9%
Total27,602100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in North Charleston

Out of a total of 27,602 students who are enrolled in schools in North Charleston, 3,975 (14.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 23,627 (85.6%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 565 (30.4% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 3,123 (90.9% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in North Charleston
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds949 (70.0%)406 (30.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old6,885 (90.6%)711 (9.4%)
10 to 14 Year Olds6,602 (90.1%)722 (9.9%)
15 to 17 Year Olds3,123 (90.9%)312 (9.1%)
18 to 19 Year Olds1,613 (79.5%)416 (20.5%)
20 to 24 Year Olds1,296 (69.6%)565 (30.4%)
25 to 34 Year Olds2,111 (77.4%)617 (22.6%)
35 Years and over1,039 (81.6%)235 (18.4%)
Total23,627 (85.6%)3,975 (14.4%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in North Charleston

Business (5,090 | 23.3%), science & technology (2,483 | 11.4%), education (2,196 | 10.1%), arts & humanities (1,569 | 7.2%), and engineering (1,518 | 7.0%) are the most common fields of study among 21,822 individuals in North Charleston who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in North Charleston
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics8964.1%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1,3206.0%
Physical & Health Sciences3831.8%
Psychology1,3006.0%
Social Sciences1,3036.0%
Engineering1,5187.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies2921.3%
Science & Technology2,48311.4%
Business5,09023.3%
Education2,19610.1%
Literature & Languages7373.4%
Liberal Arts & History1,0444.8%
Visual & Performing Arts7873.6%
Communications9044.1%
Arts & Humanities1,5697.2%
Total21,822100.0%

Transportation & Commute in North Charleston

Vehicle Availability by Sex in North Charleston

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in North Charleston are males with 2 vehicles (12,604, accounting for 40.5%) and females with 2 vehicles (10,496, making up 46.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in North Charleston
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle1,029 (3.3%)1,137 (4.2%)
1 Vehicle9,302 (29.9%)8,720 (32.4%)
2 Vehicles12,604 (40.5%)10,496 (39.0%)
3 Vehicles5,937 (19.1%)4,753 (17.7%)
4 Vehicles1,920 (6.2%)1,595 (5.9%)
5 or more Vehicles343 (1.1%)199 (0.7%)
Total31,135 (100.0%)26,900 (100.0%)

Commute Time in North Charleston

The most frequently occuring commute durations in North Charleston are 20 to 24 minutes (10,946 commuters, 19.9%), 15 to 19 minutes (9,805 commuters, 17.8%), and 30 to 34 minutes (9,236 commuters, 16.8%).
Commute Time in North Charleston
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1,1032.0%
5 to 9 Minutes3,7806.9%
10 to 14 Minutes6,61412.0%
15 to 19 Minutes9,80517.8%
20 to 24 Minutes10,94619.9%
25 to 29 Minutes3,3586.1%
30 to 34 Minutes9,23616.8%
35 to 39 Minutes1,3192.4%
40 to 44 Minutes1,4922.7%
45 to 59 Minutes4,2457.7%
60 to 89 Minutes2,4444.4%
90 or more Minutes7091.3%

Commute Time by Sex in North Charleston

The most common commute times in North Charleston are 20 to 24 minutes (5,919 commuters, 19.9%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (5,027 commuters, 19.9%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in North Charleston
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes534 (1.8%)569 (2.2%)
5 to 9 Minutes1,768 (5.9%)2,012 (8.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes3,922 (13.2%)2,692 (10.6%)
15 to 19 Minutes5,274 (17.7%)4,531 (17.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes5,919 (19.9%)5,027 (19.9%)
25 to 29 Minutes1,550 (5.2%)1,808 (7.1%)
30 to 34 Minutes5,191 (17.5%)4,045 (16.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes513 (1.7%)806 (3.2%)
40 to 44 Minutes1,037 (3.5%)455 (1.8%)
45 to 59 Minutes2,464 (8.3%)1,781 (7.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes1,150 (3.9%)1,294 (5.1%)
90 or more Minutes406 (1.4%)303 (1.2%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in North Charleston

The most frequent times of departure to work in North Charleston are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (5,120, 17.2%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (3,817, 15.1%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in North Charleston
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM1,354 (4.5%)844 (3.3%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM1,308 (4.4%)660 (2.6%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM1,858 (6.2%)1,493 (5.9%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM5,025 (16.9%)1,961 (7.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM2,944 (9.9%)2,801 (11.1%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM5,120 (17.2%)3,671 (14.5%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM2,275 (7.6%)2,740 (10.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM2,550 (8.6%)3,817 (15.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM1,392 (4.7%)1,315 (5.2%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM1,134 (3.8%)1,707 (6.7%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM730 (2.5%)665 (2.6%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM216 (0.7%)409 (1.6%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM2,129 (7.2%)1,932 (7.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM1,693 (5.7%)1,308 (5.2%)
Total29,728 (100.0%)25,323 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in North Charleston

Occupancy by Ownership in North Charleston

Of the total 45,917 dwellings in North Charleston, owner-occupied units account for 22,694 (49.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 23,223 (50.6%).
Occupancy by Ownership in North Charleston
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units22,69449.4%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units23,22350.6%
Total Occupied Housing Units45,917100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in North Charleston

Occupancy by Household Size in North Charleston
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household16,91136.8%
2-Person Household14,66131.9%
3-Person Household6,94515.1%
4+ Person Household7,40016.1%
Total Housing Units45,917100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in North Charleston

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in North Charleston
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household7,168 (42.4%)9,743 (57.6%)
2-Person Household7,882 (53.8%)6,779 (46.2%)
3-Person Household3,631 (52.3%)3,314 (47.7%)
4+ Person Household4,013 (54.2%)3,387 (45.8%)
Total Housing Units22,694 (49.4%)23,223 (50.6%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in North Charleston

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in North Charleston
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School1,580 (32.5%)3,287 (67.5%)
High School Diploma4,699 (41.3%)6,686 (58.7%)
College/Associate Degree7,754 (49.4%)7,943 (50.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher8,661 (62.0%)5,307 (38.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in North Charleston

Occupancy by Age of Householder in North Charleston
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years13,58429.6%
35 to 44 Years8,71019.0%
45 to 54 Years7,37316.1%
55 to 64 Years7,64916.7%
65 to 74 Years5,36111.7%
75 to 84 Years2,3565.1%
85 Years and Over8841.9%
Total45,917100.0%

Housing Finances in North Charleston

Median Income by Occupancy in North Charleston

Median Income by Occupancy in North Charleston
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied22,694 (49.4%)$77,933
Renter-Occupied23,223 (50.6%)$46,234
Average45,917 (100.0%)$58,534

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in North Charleston

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in North Charleston
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000809 (3.6%)871 (3.7%)
$5,000 to $9,999237 (1.0%)585 (2.5%)
$10,000 to $14,999587 (2.6%)956 (4.1%)
$15,000 to $19,999782 (3.5%)1,062 (4.6%)
$20,000 to $24,999778 (3.4%)1,560 (6.7%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,604 (7.1%)3,325 (14.3%)
$35,000 to $49,9992,168 (9.6%)4,359 (18.8%)
$50,000 to $74,9994,027 (17.7%)4,889 (21.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,262 (14.4%)2,582 (11.1%)
$100,000 to $149,9994,288 (18.9%)2,039 (8.8%)
$150,000 or more4,152 (18.3%)995 (4.3%)
Total22,694 (100.0%)23,223 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in North Charleston

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in North Charleston
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3001,230 (5.4%)299 (1.3%)
$300 to $4993,038 (13.4%)262 (1.1%)
$500 to $7993,695 (16.3%)1,629 (7.0%)
$800 to $9991,619 (7.1%)2,725 (11.7%)
$1,000 to $1,4995,255 (23.2%)12,121 (52.2%)
$1,500 to $1,9994,223 (18.6%)4,626 (19.9%)
$2,000 to $2,4992,408 (10.6%)812 (3.5%)
$2,500 to $2,999742 (3.3%)242 (1.0%)
$3,000 or more484 (2.1%)130 (0.6%)
Total22,694 (100.0%)23,223 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in North Charleston

Housing Structures in North Charleston

Housing Structures in North Charleston
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached24,32653.0%
Single Unit, Attached3,3237.2%
2 Unit Apartments1,4883.2%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments2,1334.6%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments4,0088.7%
10 or more Apartments7,33916.0%
Mobile Home / Other3,3007.2%
Total45,917100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in North Charleston

Housing Structures by Occupancy in North Charleston
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached19,410 (79.8%)4,916 (20.2%)
Single Unit, Attached1,393 (41.9%)1,930 (58.1%)
2 Unit Apartments98 (6.6%)1,390 (93.4%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments90 (4.2%)2,043 (95.8%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments171 (4.3%)3,837 (95.7%)
10 or more Apartments94 (1.3%)7,245 (98.7%)
Mobile Home / Other1,438 (43.6%)1,862 (56.4%)
Total22,694 (49.4%)23,223 (50.6%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in North Charleston

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in North Charleston
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room50 (0.2%)798 (3.4%)
2 or 3 Rooms491 (2.2%)6,556 (28.2%)
4 or 5 Rooms8,237 (36.3%)11,710 (50.4%)
6 or 7 Rooms8,514 (37.5%)3,279 (14.1%)
8 or more Rooms5,402 (23.8%)880 (3.8%)
Total22,694 (100.0%)23,223 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in North Charleston

Housing Structure by Heating Type in North Charleston
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas6,733 (29.7%)2,129 (9.2%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas111 (0.5%)148 (0.6%)
Electricity15,598 (68.7%)20,785 (89.5%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene18 (0.1%)37 (0.2%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels148 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used86 (0.4%)124 (0.5%)
Total22,694 (100.0%)23,223 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in North Charleston

Household Vehicle Usage in North Charleston
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle638 (2.8%)2,442 (10.5%)
1 Vehicle7,642 (33.7%)12,708 (54.7%)
2 Vehicles9,347 (41.2%)6,530 (28.1%)
3 or more Vehicles5,067 (22.3%)1,543 (6.6%)
Total22,694 (100.0%)23,223 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in North Charleston

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in North Charleston

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units7,52115,173
Median Property Value$181,600$267,300
Median Household Income$51,669$3,250
Monthly Housing Costs$477$484
Real Estate Taxes$944$405

Property Value by Mortgage Status in North Charleston

Property Value by Mortgage Status in North Charleston
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0001,216 (16.2%)484 (3.2%)
$50,000 to $99,999750 (10.0%)444 (2.9%)
$100,000 to $299,9993,962 (52.7%)8,398 (55.3%)
$300,000 to $499,9991,204 (16.0%)4,988 (32.9%)
$500,000 to $749,999244 (3.2%)561 (3.7%)
$750,000 to $999,999121 (1.6%)93 (0.6%)
$1,000,000 or more24 (0.3%)205 (1.3%)
Total7,521 (100.0%)15,173 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in North Charleston

Household Income by Mortgage Status in North Charleston
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000605 (8.0%)83 (0.5%)
$10,000 to $24,9991,193 (15.9%)441 (2.9%)
$25,000 to $34,999661 (8.8%)954 (6.3%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,156 (15.4%)943 (6.2%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,079 (14.3%)1,012 (6.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999763 (10.1%)2,948 (19.4%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,162 (15.4%)2,499 (16.5%)
$150,000 or more902 (12.0%)3,126 (20.6%)
Total7,521 (100.0%)15,173 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in North Charleston

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in North Charleston
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x3,058 (40.7%)86,289 (568.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x1,228 (16.3%)4,258 (28.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x618 (8.2%)3,797 (25.0%)
4.0x or more2,505 (33.3%)2,013 (13.3%)
Total7,521 (100.0%)15,173 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in North Charleston

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in North Charleston
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8002,838 (37.7%)118 (0.8%)
$800 to $1,4992,488 (33.1%)2,452 (16.2%)
$800 to $1,4991,915 (25.5%)4,453 (29.3%)
Total7,521 (100.0%)15,173 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in North Charleston

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in North Charleston

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in North Charleston
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years7,897 (90.9%)786 (9.0%)
6 to 18 Years16,465 (85.8%)2,723 (14.2%)
19 to 25 Years7,896 (74.3%)2,729 (25.7%)
26 to 34 Years13,322 (74.6%)4,548 (25.5%)
35 to 44 Years12,113 (78.3%)3,352 (21.7%)
45 to 54 Years10,238 (83.1%)2,082 (16.9%)
55 to 64 Years11,398 (88.1%)1,535 (11.9%)
65 to 74 Years8,352 (98.9%)93 (1.1%)
75 Years and older4,794 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total92,475 (83.8%)17,848 (16.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in North Charleston

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in North Charleston
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born7,897 (90.9%)786 (9.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen16,465 (85.8%)2,723 (14.2%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen7,896 (74.3%)2,729 (25.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in North Charleston

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in North Charleston
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00011,946 (80.7%)2,853 (19.3%)
$25,000 to $49,99919,085 (76.4%)5,909 (23.6%)
$50,000 to $74,99915,700 (80.3%)3,850 (19.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99912,792 (88.0%)1,747 (12.0%)
$100,000 and over31,508 (90.2%)3,421 (9.8%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in North Charleston

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in North Charleston
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 64,514 (52.0%)3,715 (42.8%)
6 to 18 Years7,874 (41.0%)9,124 (47.5%)
19 to 25 Years1,305 (12.3%)6,900 (64.9%)
25 to 34 Years2,158 (12.1%)11,835 (66.2%)
35 to 44 Years2,016 (13.0%)10,630 (68.7%)
45 to 54 Years1,610 (13.1%)9,184 (74.6%)
55 to 64 Years3,628 (28.1%)9,160 (70.8%)
65 to 74 Years8,206 (97.2%)5,031 (59.6%)
75 Years and over4,754 (99.2%)3,044 (63.5%)
Total36,065 (32.7%)68,623 (62.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in North Charleston

Disability Status by Sex by Age in North Charleston
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)42 (1.2%)
5 to 17 Years365 (3.8%)346 (3.7%)
18 to 34 Years970 (6.5%)579 (3.9%)
35 to 64 Years2,300 (12.0%)3,276 (15.2%)
65 to 74 Years1,142 (28.7%)1,285 (28.8%)
75 Years and over1,078 (61.3%)1,625 (53.6%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in North Charleston

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in North Charleston: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)42 (1.2%)
5 to 17 Years91 (1.0%)29 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years138 (0.9%)59 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years779 (4.1%)372 (1.7%)
65 to 74 Years322 (8.1%)264 (5.9%)
75 Years and over619 (35.2%)535 (17.6%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in North Charleston: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)22 (0.6%)
5 to 17 Years142 (1.5%)122 (1.3%)
18 to 34 Years217 (1.5%)247 (1.7%)
35 to 64 Years633 (3.3%)427 (2.0%)
65 to 74 Years329 (8.3%)208 (4.7%)
75 Years and over187 (10.6%)304 (10.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in North Charleston: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years221 (2.3%)161 (1.7%)
18 to 34 Years690 (4.6%)266 (1.8%)
35 to 64 Years864 (4.5%)1,119 (5.2%)
65 to 74 Years230 (5.8%)312 (7.0%)
75 Years and over224 (12.7%)461 (15.2%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in North Charleston: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)30 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years149 (1.0%)42 (0.3%)
35 to 64 Years1,025 (5.3%)1,835 (8.5%)
65 to 74 Years593 (14.9%)1,004 (22.5%)
75 Years and over484 (27.5%)1,482 (48.8%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in North Charleston: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years15 (0.2%)45 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years91 (0.6%)19 (0.1%)
35 to 64 Years437 (2.3%)464 (2.1%)
65 to 74 Years146 (3.7%)239 (5.3%)
75 Years and over199 (11.3%)761 (25.1%)

Technology Access in North Charleston

Computing Device Access in North Charleston

Computing Device Access in North Charleston
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop32,31070.4%
Smartphone41,80791.0%
Tablet23,65651.5%
No Computing Device2,0544.5%
Total45,917100.0%

Internet Access in North Charleston

Internet Access in North Charleston
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet570.1%
Broadband Home28,71562.5%
Cellular Data Only7,32816.0%
Satellite Internet3,1596.9%
No Internet8,43018.4%
Total45,917100.0%

North Charleston Summary

Charleston, South Carolina is a city located in the southeastern United States. It is the largest city in the state and the county seat of Charleston County. The city is situated on the banks of the Ashley and Cooper Rivers, which flow into the Atlantic Ocean. It is the second-largest city in the state, behind Columbia.

History

Charleston was founded in 1670 by English settlers. It was named after King Charles II of England. The city quickly became a major port and trading center for the region. It was the site of the first shots of the American Revolution in 1776. During the Civil War, the city was the site of the first battle of the war, the Battle of Fort Sumter. After the war, the city was rebuilt and became a major industrial center.

Geography

Charleston is located in the Lowcountry region of South Carolina. It is situated on the banks of the Ashley and Cooper Rivers, which flow into the Atlantic Ocean. The city is located on a peninsula, surrounded by the Ashley and Cooper Rivers to the north and south, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. The city has a humid subtropical climate, with hot, humid summers and mild winters.

Economy

Charleston has a diverse economy, with a mix of manufacturing, tourism, and services. The city 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 city, with visitors coming to experience the city’s historic sites, beaches, and other attractions.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Charleston was 120,083. The city is racially diverse, with a majority of the population being African American (47.2%), followed by White (41.2%), Hispanic (7.2%), and Asian (2.7%). The median household income in the city is $45,890, and the median age is 35.

Conclusion

Charleston, South Carolina is a city with a rich history and a diverse economy. It is located on the banks of the Ashley and Cooper Rivers, and is home to a diverse population. The city is a major tourist destination, with visitors coming to experience its historic sites, beaches, and other attractions. The city is also home to several major employers, including Boeing, Joint Base Charleston, and the Medical University of South Carolina.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of North Charleston?
Total Population of North Charleston is 115,755.
What is the Total Male Population of North Charleston?
Total Male Population of North Charleston is 57,721.
What is the Total Female Population of North Charleston?
Total Female Population of North Charleston is 58,034.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in North Charleston?
There are 99.46 Males per 100 Females in North Charleston.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in North Charleston?
There are 100.54 Females per 100 Males in North Charleston.
What is the Median Population Age in North Charleston?
Median Population Age in North Charleston is 33.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in North Charleston
Average Family Size in North Charleston is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in North Charleston
Average Household Size in North Charleston is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in North Charleston?
Per Capita income in North Charleston is $33,419.
What is the Median Family Income in North Charleston?
Median Family Income in North Charleston is $72,565.
What is the Median Household income in North Charleston?
Median Household Income in North Charleston is $58,534.
What is Income or Wage Gap in North Charleston?
Income or Wage Gap in North Charleston is 21.6%.
Women in North Charleston earn 78.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in North Charleston?
Family Income Deficit in North Charleston is $10,098.
Families that are below poverty line in North Charleston earn $10,098 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in North Charleston?
Inequality or Gini Index in North Charleston is 0.45.
How Large is the Labor Force in North Charleston?
There are 62,974 People in the Labor Forcein in North Charleston.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in North Charleston?
69.0% of People are in the Labor Force in North Charleston.
What is the Unemployment Rate in North Charleston?
Unemployment Rate in North Charleston is 4.3%.