CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 27.02
South Carolina · Charleston County · 4,517 residents · 1.068 sq mi
Notable rankings
#33highest density in SC4,229/sq mi#272highest high poverty in SC22.8%#343highest rent in SC$1,348#369lowest short commute in SC22.1 minTRACT SHAPE · Charleston County, SC
The short version
Census Tract 27.02 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $72,113. Population has declined 6% since 2020. Median home value is $299,800. The poverty rate of 22.8% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,517
−6%since 2020
from 4,785 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
4,229 / sq mi
−6%since 2020
from 4,480 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.5
+2%since 2020
from 36.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$72,113
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $38,924 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,091
+44%since 2020
from $28,443 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.5%
+26.5 ptssince 2020
from 22.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 15.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.479
−1%since 2020
from 0.485 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.7%
Other services9.1%
Finance & insurance6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
Public administration6.3%
Information4.6%
Wholesale trade2.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$299,800
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $214,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,348
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $881 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.6%
+14.4 ptssince 2020
from 46.2% in 2020
39.4% rent
Vacancy rate
18.8%
+9.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.5%
−8.9 ptssince 2020
from 35.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 49.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
−25%since 2020
from 5.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic41.2%(1,971)
Black57.9%(2,770)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(43)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(1)
Diversity Score61.9%(2,962)
2024
White, non-Hispanic43.1%(1,946)
Black50.9%(2,298)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(119)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.4%(154)
Diversity Score69.2%(3,126)
Diversity Score
69
+12%since 2020
from 62 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
32.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 24.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 84.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.1 min
−23%since 2020
from 28.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 81.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.2%
+11.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.7%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 65.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
59.0%
+18.4 ptssince 2020
from 40.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 45.3% in 2020
Female
50.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 54.7% in 2020
Foreign born
1.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 13.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.6%
+24.7 ptssince 2020
from 64.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.4%
−7.6 ptssince 2020
from 99.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 4,517 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $72,113 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $299,800, and the typical rent is about $1,348 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 32.0% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 22.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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