North Charleston is home to 114,852 people in South Carolina. 46% of homes are owner-occupied. 35,211 more people live here than in 2000. The median age is 33.6, younger than the US median of 38.8. 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 19.7% of locals live below the federal poverty line.
Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.
Section 09 · Service history
Veterans
Veterans by period of service, 2020
Gulf War (2001 or later)36.6%(3,336)
US avg: 20.6%
Gulf War (1990s)33%(3,001)
US avg: 21.4%
Vietnam era22.8%(2,076)
US avg: 35.2%
Korean War3%(274)
US avg: 7.6%
World War II0.4%(36)
US avg: 2.9%
Share of the 9,103 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.
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.
