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Daniel Island

South Carolina · Charleston · 11,900 residents · 11.455 sq mi
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The short version

Daniel Island is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $118,920. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 72% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,221,522. Households here earn about 29% more than the Charleston median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Daniel Island; 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 43.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
72% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
57% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,900
Population density
1,039 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
43.8
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$118,920
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$98,355
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
72.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.511
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade12%
US avg: 6.9%
Information8.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
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
$1,221,522
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,045
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
57.0%
43.0% rent
Vacancy rate
8.8%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.3
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(10,444)
Black1.5%(176)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(503)
Asian2.2%(257)
Other4.4%(520)
Diversity Score28.2%(3,352)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(10,444)
Black1.5%(176)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(503)
Asian2.2%(257)
Other4.4%(520)
Diversity Score28.2%(3,352)
Diversity Score
28
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
71.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
29.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
29.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.8%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.4%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
Female
55.1%
Foreign born
4.1%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.5%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Daniel Island, Charleston, South Carolina?

Daniel Island, Charleston, South Carolina has about 11,900 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Daniel Island, Charleston, South Carolina earns about $118,920 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Daniel Island, Charleston, South Carolina expensive?

In Daniel Island, Charleston, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $1,221,522, and the typical rent is about $2,045 a month.

How educated are people in Daniel Island, Charleston, South Carolina?

About 71.5% of adults age 25 and over in Daniel Island, Charleston, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Daniel Island, Charleston, South Carolina?

About 7.1% of people in Daniel Island, Charleston, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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

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