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Hanahan

South Carolina · 20,325 residents · 10.572 sq mi
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Hanahan has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $71,291. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 57% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $249,000. Households here earn about 30% more than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,325
+57%since 2000
from 12,937 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,923 / sq mi
+57%since 2000
from 1,224 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.9
+3%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K15K19K22K25K1990201020202024Hanahan
202421K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,291
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,327 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,943
+41%since 2000
from $22,629 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.5%
+19.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$249,000
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,108
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $558 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 57.4% in 2000
37.6% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+38%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.6%(13,136)
Black11.8%(2,397)
Hispanic / Latino13.1%(2,670)
Asian4.3%(869)
Other2.4%(487)
Diversity Score64.1%(13,026)
Diversity Score
64
+64%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.9%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+94%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 70.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.9%
−18.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
9.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.2%
−62.9 ptssince 2013
from 76.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hanahan, South Carolina?

Hanahan, South Carolina has about 20,325 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hanahan, South Carolina earns about $71,291 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 $249,000, and the typical rent is about $1,108 a month.

How educated are people in Hanahan, South Carolina?

About 34.9% 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 12.5% 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 7,149 residents, a change of about 54 percent over that period.

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