CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 31.04
South Carolina · Charleston County · 6,187 residents · 1.925 sq mi
Notable rankings
#73highest foreign-born in SC14.1%#90highest density in SC3,214/sq mi#139lowest young in SC32.4 yrs#161highest population in SC6,187TRACT SHAPE · Charleston County, SC
The short version
Census Tract 31.04 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,915. Population has declined 8% since 2020. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 32.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 23.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 48% less than the Charleston County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
15% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
6,187
−8%since 2020
from 6,755 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,214 / sq mi
−8%since 2020
from 3,509 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
32.4
+12%since 2020
from 29.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$45,915
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $26,182 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,274
+49%since 2020
from $21,637 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.1%
+15.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.2%
−11.4 ptssince 2020
from 34.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.573
−10%since 2020
from 0.635 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services7.8%
Wholesale trade7.3%
Information7.2%
Finance & insurance3.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
Retail trade1.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
Public administration1.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
Construction0.8%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$152,900
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,299
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $912 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
15.5%
−11.7 ptssince 2020
from 27.2% in 2020
84.5% rent
Vacancy rate
9.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
37.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 35.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.6%
−9.1 ptssince 2020
from 59.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic21.2%(1,435)
Black49.5%(3,346)
Hispanic / Latino24.6%(1,664)
Asian1.7%(112)
Other2.9%(198)
Diversity Score81%(5,469)
2024
White, non-Hispanic20.8%(1,288)
Black49%(3,031)
Hispanic / Latino25.5%(1,576)
Asian1%(64)
Other3.7%(228)
Diversity Score81.3%(5,029)
Diversity Score
81
Unchangedsince 2020
from 81 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
16.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.9%
+10.7 ptssince 2020
from 66.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.0 min
+9%since 2020
from 22.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 75.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 15.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 14.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 71.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 25.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.2%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 50.9% in 2020
Female
54.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 49.1% in 2020
Foreign born
14.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 17.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.6%
−11.4 ptssince 2020
from 28.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.6%
+19.2 ptssince 2020
from 70.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
75.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 72.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
23.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 25.9% 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 6,187 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 $45,915 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 $152,900, and the typical rent is about $1,299 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 16.4% 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 23.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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