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Kiawah Island

South Carolina · 2,013 residents · 11.171 sq mi
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Kiawah Island is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $202,885. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 73% since 2000. 86% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $1,465,000. With a median age of 67.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 270% more than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 67.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
86% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,013
+73%since 2000
from 1,163 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
180 / sq mi
+73%since 2000
from 104 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
67.6
+10%since 2000
from 61.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5761K2K2K2K1990201020202024Kiawah Island
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$202,885
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,114 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$173,391
+263%since 2000
from $47,782 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
82.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services12%
US avg: 6.6%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration7.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,465,000
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $785,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,219
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,375 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
96.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 96.6% in 2000
3.6% rent
Afford Score
7.2
−30%since 2000
from 10.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(1,140)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.7%(20)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(1,915)
Black1%(20)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(31)
Asian1.1%(22)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9%(180)
Diversity Score
9
+416%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
86.0%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 98.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
48.0%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 35.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.8 min
+66%since 2000
from 20.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
36.4%
−22.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 3.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
31.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 31.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
76.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−98.5 ptssince 2013
from 98.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kiawah Island, South Carolina?

Kiawah Island, South Carolina has about 2,013 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kiawah Island, South Carolina?

The typical household in Kiawah Island, South Carolina earns about $202,885 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kiawah Island, South Carolina expensive?

In Kiawah Island, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $1,465,000, and the typical rent is about $2,219 a month.

How educated are people in Kiawah Island, South Carolina?

About 86.0% of adults age 25 and over in Kiawah Island, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kiawah Island, South Carolina?

About 5.6% of people in Kiawah Island, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kiawah Island, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Kiawah Island, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,278 residents, a change of about 174 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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