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North Charleston

South Carolina · 97,471 residents · 77.632 sq mi
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North Charleston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,989. Population has grown 22% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $144,400. At a median age of 30.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 30.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 77%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
97,471
+22%since 2000
from 79,641 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,256 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 1,026 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
30.6
+2%since 2000
from 29.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
65K80K95K110K125K1990201020202024North Charleston
2024120K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,989
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,307 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,069
+33%since 2000
from $14,361 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 23.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.434
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1%
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
$144,400
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$790
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $517 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.7%
−10.7 ptssince 2000
from 46.4% in 2000
52.1% rent
Vacancy rate
15.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 33.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+68%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic43.2%(34,443)
Black49.1%(39,096)
Hispanic / Latino4%(3,163)
Asian1.6%(1,245)
Other0%
Diversity Score68.9%(54,879)
2010
White, non-Hispanic37.9%(36,945)
Black46.7%(45,507)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(10,617)
Asian1.9%(1,871)
Other2.7%(2,647)
Diversity Score78.3%(76,305)
Diversity Score
78
+14%since 2000
from 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+62%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.8%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
9.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.6%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Charleston, South Carolina?

North Charleston, South Carolina has about 97,471 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in North Charleston, South Carolina?

The typical household in North Charleston, South Carolina earns about $38,989 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Charleston, South Carolina expensive?

In North Charleston, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $144,400, and the typical rent is about $790 a month.

How educated are people in North Charleston, South Carolina?

About 16.9% of adults age 25 and over in North Charleston, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Charleston, South Carolina?

About 22.9% of people in North Charleston, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Charleston, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, North Charleston, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 27,310 residents, a change of about 39 percent over that period.

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

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