CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 6
South Carolina · Charleston County · 1,058 residents · 0.327 sq mi
Notable rankings
#17highest education in SC77.8%#32highest home value in SC$805,600#50highest WFH in SC27.6%#55lowest young in SC27.1 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Charleston County, SC
The short version
Census Tract 6 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $100,680. Population has fallen 22% since 2020, a loss of 307 residents. 78% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $805,600. At a median age of 27.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Despite a median home value of $805,600, the poverty rate sits 68% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 27.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
78% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,058
−22%since 2020
from 1,365 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,235 / sq mi
−22%since 2020
from 4,174 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
27.1
+5%since 2020
from 25.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$100,680
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $83,571 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$58,642
+15%since 2020
from $51,075 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 55.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.9%
−13.2 ptssince 2020
from 34.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
−14%since 2020
from 0.513 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Arts, entertainment, food10.7%
Transportation & warehousing7.1%
Information4.1%
Other services4.1%
Retail trade1.2%
Wholesale trade1.1%
Public administration0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$805,600
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $486,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,086
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,722 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
23.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 24.8% in 2020
76.5% rent
Vacancy rate
28.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 23.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.0%
−12.0 ptssince 2020
from 40.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 36.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.0
+37%since 2020
from 5.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.5%(1,072)
Black5.2%(71)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(11)
Asian14.6%(199)
Other0.9%(12)
Diversity Score44.9%(613)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.6%(800)
Black11%(116)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(35)
Asian7.1%(75)
Other3%(32)
Diversity Score51.1%(541)
Diversity Score
51
+14%since 2020
from 45 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
77.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 71.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 99.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
26.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 26.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
17.9 min
+64%since 2020
from 10.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
33.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 35.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
27.6%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 18.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
32.9%
−8.4 ptssince 2020
from 41.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
83.4%
+13.7 ptssince 2020
from 69.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 15.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
65.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 58.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
31.7%
−17.6 ptssince 2020
from 49.3% in 2020
Female
68.3%
+17.6 ptssince 2020
from 50.7% in 2020
Foreign born
10.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
1.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.9%
−8.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 98.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 85.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% 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 1,058 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 $100,680 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 $805,600, and the typical rent is about $2,086 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 77.8% 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 20.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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