CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 32
South Carolina · Charleston County · 1,757 residents · 4.94 sq mi
Notable rankings
#4lowest short commute in SC#27 US6.4 min#18lowest young in SC#671 US21.2 yrs#41highest rent in SC$2,192#80highest broadband in SC98.2%TRACT SHAPE · Charleston County, SC
The short version
Census Tract 32 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $63,250. Population has declined 6% since 2020. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Renters pay a median $2,192 per month, above the US median of $1,442. At a median age of 21.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 29% less than the Charleston County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 21.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,757
−6%since 2020
from 1,867 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
356 / sq mi
−6%since 2020
from 378 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
21.2
+3%since 2020
from 20.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$63,250
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $53,306 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,689
+46%since 2020
from $17,598 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 34.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.328
+29%since 2020
from 0.253 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade11.1%
Information8.3%
Retail trade5.5%
Finance & insurance5.3%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
Construction3.6%
Other services2.2%
Public administration2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$2,192
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,740 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
5.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Renter cost-burdened
56.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 53.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.4%(1,240)
Black13.6%(253)
Hispanic / Latino10.4%(195)
Asian0.8%(15)
Other8.8%(164)
Diversity Score65.2%(1,218)
2024
White, non-Hispanic71%(1,247)
Black9.4%(165)
Hispanic / Latino14.1%(247)
Asian2.6%(45)
Other3%(53)
Diversity Score58.3%(1,024)
Diversity Score
58
−11%since 2020
from 65 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
49.0%
+10.8 ptssince 2020
from 38.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 94.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
6.4 min
−6%since 2020
from 6.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
53.0%
−22.6 ptssince 2020
from 75.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.1%
+10.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
22.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 15.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
79.9%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 86.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.5%
−12.2 ptssince 2020
from 42.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
58.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 61.3% in 2020
Female
41.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 38.7% in 2020
Foreign born
2.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
15.4%
−8.5 ptssince 2020
from 23.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 90.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% 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 1,757 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 $63,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $2,192 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 49.0% 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 11.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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