Charleston is home to 549,033 people. The typical home is worth $103,401. The population has held roughly steady since 1990. Households earn $39,322 at the median, near the US median. About 25% of adults have finished a four-year degree.
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, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)34.2%(22,098)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)32.2%(20,800)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era28.1%(18,152)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War3.5%(2,243)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0.4%(235)
US avg: 1%
Share of the 64,665 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 Charleston-North Charleston, SC?
Charleston-North Charleston, SC has about 549,033 residents according to the 2000 Census.
What is the median household income in Charleston-North Charleston, SC?
The typical household in Charleston-North Charleston, SC earns about $39,322 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Charleston-North Charleston, SC expensive?
In Charleston-North Charleston, SC, the median home is worth about $103,401, and the typical rent is about $587 a month.
How educated are people in Charleston-North Charleston, SC?
About 24.8% of adults age 25 and over in Charleston-North Charleston, SC hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Charleston-North Charleston, SC?
About 14.0% of people in Charleston-North Charleston, SC live below the federal poverty line.
Has Charleston-North Charleston, SC grown since 1990?
Yes, Charleston-North Charleston, SC has grown since 1990. The population has added about 42,158 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.
