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North Charleston

South Carolina · 114,852 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 $47,201. Population has grown 44% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $184,600. At a median age of 33.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 90%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
114,852
+44%since 2000
from 79,641 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,479 / sq mi
+44%since 2000
from 1,026 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.6
+12%since 2000
from 29.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
65K80K95K110K125K1990201020202024North Charleston
2024120K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,201
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,307 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,659
+86%since 2000
from $14,361 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.6%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 23.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$184,600
+90%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,084
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $517 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
46.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 46.4% in 2000
54.0% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+78%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic37.9%(43,506)
Black40.2%(46,174)
Hispanic / Latino14%(16,070)
Asian2.9%(3,353)
Other4.5%(5,116)
Diversity Score83.6%(96,020)
Diversity Score
84
+21%since 2000
from 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.1%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.3%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+70%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 12.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 68.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.3%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
10.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.9%
−59.0 ptssince 2013
from 76.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Charleston, South Carolina?

North Charleston, South Carolina has about 114,852 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Charleston, South Carolina earns about $47,201 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 $184,600, and the typical rent is about $1,084 a month.

How educated are people in North Charleston, South Carolina?

About 25.1% 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 19.7% 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 44,691 residents, a change of about 64 percent over that period.

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

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