Charleston County, South Carolina
SC · FIPS 45019 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 420,264 | — | #176 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $88,494 | +17.8% | #338 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.2 years | +0.8% | #2,344 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $489,100 | +73.5% | #146 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,620 | +39.3% | #177 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.3% | -10.2% | #1,093 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Charleston County has a population of 420,264, making it the #176 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.2 years, which is 0.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Charleston County is $88,494, ranking #338 out of 3,222 counties — 17.8% above the national median. The poverty rate is 11.3% and unemployment stands at 3.4%.
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The median home value in Charleston County is $489,100 (+73.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,620/mo and the homeownership rate is 63.9%.
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91.7% of residents in Charleston County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.0% above the national rate.
About Charleston County, South Carolina
Charleston County, South Carolina has a total population of 420,264, making it the 176th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Charleston County is 39.2 years, which is 0.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Charleston County is $88,494, which ranks #338 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 17.8% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.3%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4%.
The median home value in Charleston County is $489,100, 73.5% above the national median. Renters in Charleston County pay a median gross rent of $1,620 per month. The homeownership rate is 63.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Charleston County, 50.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 49.4% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.7 min.
Charleston County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 64.5% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (22.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.2%).
All data for Charleston County, South Carolina comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.