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Hanahan

South Carolina · 17,997 residents · 10.572 sq mi
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Hanahan has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $49,536. Population has grown 39% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $184,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,997
+39%since 2000
from 12,937 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,702 / sq mi
+39%since 2000
from 1,224 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.2
−2%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K15K19K22K25K1990201020202024Hanahan
202421K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,536
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,327 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,813
+10%since 2000
from $22,629 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
31.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.400
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade13.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$184,300
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$808
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $558 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.5%
−8.9 ptssince 2000
from 57.4% in 2000
35.3% rent
Vacancy rate
11.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+47%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.1%(10,362)
Black12.6%(1,634)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(410)
Asian2%(264)
Other0%
Diversity Score39.1%(5,062)
2010
White, non-Hispanic70.8%(12,748)
Black13.6%(2,443)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(1,638)
Asian3.4%(613)
Other3.1%(560)
Diversity Score58.7%(10,566)
Diversity Score
59
+50%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+82%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.8%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
47.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
10.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.1%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hanahan, South Carolina?

Hanahan, South Carolina has about 17,997 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hanahan, South Carolina?

The typical household in Hanahan, South Carolina earns about $49,536 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hanahan, South Carolina expensive?

In Hanahan, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $184,300, and the typical rent is about $808 a month.

How educated are people in Hanahan, South Carolina?

About 23.1% of adults age 25 and over in Hanahan, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hanahan, South Carolina?

About 11.3% of people in Hanahan, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hanahan, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Hanahan, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,821 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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