Charlestowne is home to 3,623 people in Charleston. 76% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. Median home value sits at $1,371,022. At a median age of 50.7, this is an older place than the country as a whole. That is roughly 77% ahead of the Charleston median. The median household earns $163,252, about 98% above the national median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Charlestowne; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
76% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
82% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,623
Population density
6,412 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
50.7
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.57 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$163,252
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$128,364
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.525
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services27.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration16.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Information5.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade2.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,371,022
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,369
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.1%
17.9% rent
Vacancy rate
25.3%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.16 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
32.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.4
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.1%(2,937)
Black13.9%(504)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(143)
Asian0.3%(10)
Other0.8%(29)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.1%(2,937)
Black13.9%(504)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(143)
Asian0.3%(10)
Other0.8%(29)
Diversity Score
40
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in Charlestowne, Charleston, South Carolina?
Charlestowne, Charleston, South Carolina has about 3,623 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Charlestowne, Charleston, South Carolina?
The typical household in Charlestowne, Charleston, South Carolina earns about $163,252 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Charlestowne, Charleston, South Carolina expensive?
In Charlestowne, Charleston, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $1,371,022, and the typical rent is about $2,369 a month.
How educated are people in Charlestowne, Charleston, South Carolina?
About 75.9% of adults age 25 and over in Charlestowne, Charleston, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Charlestowne, Charleston, South Carolina?
About 7.0% of people in Charlestowne, Charleston, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.
