Charleston
Charleston has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,295. Population has grown 20% since 1990. 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $137,800. 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.
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How many people live in Charleston, South Carolina?
Charleston, South Carolina has about 96,650 residents according to the 2000 Census.
What is the median household income in Charleston, South Carolina?
The typical household in Charleston, South Carolina earns about $35,295 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Charleston, South Carolina expensive?
In Charleston, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $137,800, and the typical rent is about $614 a month.
How educated are people in Charleston, South Carolina?
About 37.5% of adults age 25 and over in Charleston, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Charleston, South Carolina?
About 19.1% of people in Charleston, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.
Has Charleston, South Carolina grown since 1990?
Yes, Charleston, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 16,236 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024