CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 44
South Carolina · Charleston County · 2,270 residents · 2.026 sq mi
Notable rankings
#98highest home value in SC$503,400#108lowest low income in SC$37,692#147highest old in SC51.3 yrs#190lowest low broadband in SC77.8%TRACT SHAPE · Charleston County, SC
The short version
Census Tract 44 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,692. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has more than tripled since 2020, reaching $503,400. With a median age of 51.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 25.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 57% less than the Charleston County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 236%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,270
Unchangedsince 2020
from 2,276 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,120 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2020
from 1,123 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
51.3
+4%since 2020
from 49.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$37,692
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $33,938 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,366
+32%since 2020
from $22,922 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.6%
+20.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 26.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.545
+9%since 2020
from 0.502 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services13.2%
Wholesale trade9.5%
Retail trade6.2%
Information4%
Finance & insurance2%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
Construction0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
Public administration0.7%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$503,400
+236%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $123,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,208
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,037 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
41.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 42.1% in 2020
58.5% rent
Vacancy rate
18.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 18.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
40.9%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 47.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 61.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
13.4
+266%since 2020
from 3.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic25.2%(573)
Black71.6%(1,629)
Hispanic / Latino2%(45)
Asian1.3%(29)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score53%(1,206)
2024
White, non-Hispanic26.6%(603)
Black69.5%(1,578)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(85)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score55.6%(1,262)
Diversity Score
56
+5%since 2020
from 53 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
30.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 28.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 83.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.0 min
+9%since 2020
from 18.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.8%
−14.1 ptssince 2020
from 76.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
21.6%
+10.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.4%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
31.4%
+13.9 ptssince 2020
from 17.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 54.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.9%
+10.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 31.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 47.2% in 2020
Female
49.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 52.8% in 2020
Foreign born
3.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 16.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 17.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 79.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 94.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% 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 2,270 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 $37,692 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 $503,400, and the typical rent is about $1,208 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 30.6% 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 25.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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