With 11,900 people, Daniel Island is a neighborhood in Charleston. This is an unusually credentialed place: 72% of adults have a four-year degree. The typical home is worth $1,221,522. The median age is 43.8, about 5 years above the US median. That is roughly 29% ahead of the Charleston median. 4% of residents were born outside the United States. 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
Land area
11.5 sq mi
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%
Persons per household
2.06 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
27.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.3
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-Hispanic87.8%(10,444)
Black1.5%(176)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(503)
Asian2.2%(257)
Other4.4%(520)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(10,444)
Black1.5%(176)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(503)
Asian2.2%(257)
Other4.4%(520)
Diversity Score
28
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
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.
