Charleston, SC

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Charleston Overview

149,960
TOTAL POPULATION
71,182
MALE POPULATION
78,778
FEMALE POPULATION
90.36
MALES / 100 FEMALES
110.67
FEMALES / 100 MALES
36.3
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$55,890
PER CAPITA INCOME
$117,849
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$83,891
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
22.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
77.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,336
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.50
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
86,145
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
67.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Charleston Zip Codes

Charleston Area Codes

Race in Charleston

The most populous races in Charleston are White / Caucasian (110,517 | 73.7%), Black / African American (27,305 | 18.2%), and Hispanic or Latino (7,245 | 4.8%).
Race in Charleston
Race# Population% Population
Asian3,1692.1%
Black / African American27,30518.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific1990.1%
Hispanic or Latino7,2454.8%
Native / Alaskan7470.5%
White / Caucasian110,51773.7%
Two or more Races5,5133.7%
Some other Race2,5101.7%
Total149,960100.0%

Ancestry in Charleston

The most populous ancestries reported in Charleston are American (26,328 | 17.6%), English (18,375 | 12.2%), German (16,866 | 11.3%), Irish (15,840 | 10.6%), and Italian (7,120 | 4.8%), together accounting for 56.4% of all Charleston residents.
Ancestry in Charleston
Ancestry# Population% Population
African6960.5%
Albanian360.0%
Alsatian450.0%
American26,32817.6%
Arab1,4331.0%
Argentinean3260.2%
Armenian1160.1%
Australian1150.1%
Austrian4600.3%
Bahamian210.0%
Barbadian310.0%
Basque80.0%
Belgian170.0%
Belizean40.0%
Bhutanese1960.1%
Blackfeet510.0%
Bolivian500.0%
Brazilian600.0%
British1,5001.0%
British West Indian70.0%
Burmese4510.3%
Cajun140.0%
Canadian1340.1%
Celtic390.0%
Central American5890.4%
Central American Indian6240.4%
Cherokee2810.2%
Cheyenne10.0%
Chickasaw110.0%
Chilean1180.1%
Chippewa220.0%
Choctaw160.0%
Colombian3460.2%
Costa Rican460.0%
Creek380.0%
Croatian2150.1%
Cuban1610.1%
Czech4210.3%
Czechoslovakian380.0%
Danish2910.2%
Dominican910.1%
Dutch1,0750.7%
Eastern European4610.3%
Ecuadorian3160.2%
Egyptian2650.2%
English18,37512.2%
Estonian640.0%
Ethiopian370.0%
European3,0152.0%
Filipino1260.1%
Finnish3060.2%
French3,9432.6%
French Canadian6830.5%
German16,86611.3%
Ghanaian40.0%
Greek8630.6%
Guamanian / Chamorro440.0%
Guatemalan1060.1%
Guyanese110.0%
Haitian90.0%
Honduran2990.2%
Hungarian5970.4%
Icelander140.0%
Indian (Asian)1,2970.9%
Indonesian420.0%
Iranian550.0%
Iraqi30.0%
Irish15,84010.6%
Iroquois180.0%
Israeli360.0%
Italian7,1204.8%
Jamaican8840.6%
Jordanian250.0%
Korean6310.4%
Laotian510.0%
Latvian310.0%
Lebanese5560.4%
Lithuanian2490.2%
Luxembourger180.0%
Malaysian310.0%
Maltese50.0%
Mexican3,1292.1%
Mexican American Indian250.0%
Moroccan80.0%
Native Hawaiian830.1%
Nicaraguan210.0%
Nigerian710.1%
Northern European3660.2%
Norwegian8300.5%
Osage50.0%
Pakistani2640.2%
Palestinian3920.3%
Panamanian470.0%
Pennsylvania German290.0%
Peruvian490.0%
Pima70.0%
Polish3,2332.2%
Portuguese1770.1%
Potawatomi100.0%
Puerto Rican8530.6%
Romanian3440.2%
Russian1,1060.7%
Salvadoran700.1%
Scandinavian5670.4%
Scotch-Irish1,9151.3%
Scottish3,1582.1%
Serbian360.0%
Sioux240.0%
Slavic280.0%
Slovak1450.1%
Slovene540.0%
South African1700.1%
South American1,5041.0%
South American Indian50.0%
Spaniard2370.2%
Spanish1710.1%
Sri Lankan3430.2%
Subsaharan African1,0440.7%
Swedish1,0400.7%
Swiss2560.2%
Syrian380.0%
Thai9410.6%
Tlingit-Haida30.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian630.0%
Turkish590.0%
Ukrainian3150.2%
Venezuelan2890.2%
Welsh8740.6%
West Indian360.0%
Yugoslavian500.0%
Yup'ik50.0%
Zimbabwean100.0%
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Immigrants in Charleston

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Charleston came from Latin America (2,756 | 1.8%), Asia (2,578 | 1.7%), Europe (1,891 | 1.3%), Central America (1,232 | 0.8%), and South America (1,058 | 0.7%), together accounting for 6.4% of all Charleston residents.
Immigrants in Charleston
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa4330.3%
Albania200.0%
Argentina2420.2%
Asia2,5781.7%
Australia870.1%
Austria430.0%
Bahamas40.0%
Belarus70.0%
Belgium80.0%
Belize40.0%
Bolivia250.0%
Brazil1990.1%
Canada2640.2%
Caribbean4660.3%
Central America1,2320.8%
Chile240.0%
China7590.5%
Colombia2150.1%
Costa Rica330.0%
Denmark50.0%
Dominican Republic650.0%
Eastern Africa600.0%
Eastern Asia9990.7%
Eastern Europe6050.4%
Ecuador750.1%
Egypt1800.1%
El Salvador170.0%
England1720.1%
Ethiopia370.0%
Europe1,8911.3%
France1580.1%
Germany3170.2%
Greece820.1%
Guatemala920.1%
Guyana100.0%
Honduras2390.2%
Hong Kong1360.1%
Hungary710.1%
India4230.3%
Iran770.1%
Ireland470.0%
Israel190.0%
Italy1540.1%
Jamaica3110.2%
Japan210.0%
Jordan660.0%
Kazakhstan530.0%
Korea2190.2%
Latin America2,7561.8%
Lebanon180.0%
Mexico8470.6%
Micronesia340.0%
Nepal140.0%
Netherlands630.0%
Nigeria30.0%
Northern Africa2540.2%
Northern Europe4050.3%
Oceania1270.1%
Pakistan180.0%
Peru100.0%
Philippines2330.2%
Poland420.0%
Portugal290.0%
Romania1400.1%
Russia2030.1%
Saudi Arabia570.0%
Scotland210.0%
South Africa1160.1%
South America1,0580.7%
South Central Asia5850.4%
South Eastern Asia5040.3%
Southern Europe2650.2%
Switzerland90.0%
Taiwan1130.1%
Trinidad and Tobago680.1%
Turkey350.0%
Ukraine510.0%
Venezuela2580.2%
Vietnam2290.2%
West Indies180.0%
Western Africa30.0%
Western Asia2140.1%
Western Europe6160.4%
Zimbabwe70.0%
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Sex and Age in Charleston

Sex and Age in Charleston

The most populous age groups in Charleston are 30 to 34 Years (7,375 | 10.4%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (7,915 | 10.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in Charleston
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years3,502 (4.9%)4,358 (5.5%)
5 to 9 Years3,872 (5.4%)3,278 (4.2%)
10 to 14 Years3,212 (4.5%)2,763 (3.5%)
15 to 19 Years4,679 (6.6%)4,296 (5.4%)
20 to 24 Years6,662 (9.4%)6,596 (8.4%)
25 to 29 Years6,796 (9.6%)6,969 (8.8%)
30 to 34 Years7,375 (10.4%)7,915 (10.1%)
35 to 39 Years5,717 (8.0%)5,664 (7.2%)
40 to 44 Years4,196 (5.9%)4,462 (5.7%)
45 to 49 Years3,511 (4.9%)4,218 (5.3%)
50 to 54 Years3,945 (5.5%)4,241 (5.4%)
55 to 59 Years4,066 (5.7%)4,909 (6.2%)
60 to 64 Years3,989 (5.6%)4,394 (5.6%)
65 to 69 Years3,051 (4.3%)4,382 (5.6%)
70 to 74 Years3,068 (4.3%)3,929 (5.0%)
75 to 79 Years1,500 (2.1%)2,157 (2.7%)
80 to 84 Years874 (1.2%)2,046 (2.6%)
85 Years and over1,167 (1.6%)2,201 (2.8%)
Total71,182 (100.0%)78,778 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Charleston

Median Family Size in Charleston

The median family size in Charleston is 2.90 persons per family, with single female/mother families (5,629 | 16.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.17 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (1,729 | 5.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.81 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Charleston
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple26,475 (78.2%)2.84
Single Male/Father1,729 (5.1%)2.81
Single Female/Mother5,629 (16.6%)3.17
Total Families33,833 (100.0%)2.90

Median Household Size in Charleston

The median household size in Charleston is 2.21 persons per household, with single female/mother households (5,629 | 8.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.3 persons per household. non-family households (31,365 | 48.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.42 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Charleston
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple26,475 (40.6%)2.86
Single Male/Father1,729 (2.6%)3.04
Single Female/Mother5,629 (8.6%)3.30
Non-family31,365 (48.1%)1.42
Total Households65,198 (100.0%)2.21

Household Size by Marriage Status in Charleston

Out of a total of 65,198 households in Charleston, 33,833 (51.9%) are family households, while 31,365 (48.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 18,645, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 22,670.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Charleston
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-22,670 (34.8%)
2-Person Households18,645 (28.6%)7,038 (10.8%)
3-Person Households7,132 (10.9%)1,238 (1.9%)
4-Person Households5,600 (8.6%)336 (0.5%)
5-Person Households1,752 (2.7%)52 (0.1%)
6-Person Households528 (0.8%)31 (0.1%)
7+ Person Households176 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total33,833 (51.9%)31,365 (48.1%)

Female Fertility in Charleston

Fertility by Age in Charleston

Average fertility rate in Charleston is 53.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 77.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 75.2% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Charleston
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years1,648 (75.2%)77.0
35 to 50 years543 (24.8%)36.0
Total2,191 (100.0%)53.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Charleston

67.8% of women with births (2,191) in Charleston are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 39.6% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 9.8% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Charleston
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years995 (60.4%)653 (39.6%)
35 to 50 years490 (90.2%)53 (9.8%)
Total1,485 (67.8%)706 (32.2%)

Fertility by Education in Charleston

Average fertility rate in Charleston is 53.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the highest fertility rate of 57.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 41.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree represent 38.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Charleston
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School132 (6.0%)41.0
High School Diploma192 (8.8%)45.0
College or Associate's Degree556 (25.4%)56.0
Bachelor's Degree835 (38.1%)57.0
Graduate Degree476 (21.7%)54.0
Total2,191 (100.0%)53.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Charleston

32.2% of women with births in Charleston are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 98.5% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 86.4% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Charleston
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School18 (13.6%)114 (86.4%)
High School Diploma82 (42.7%)110 (57.3%)
College or Associate's Degree283 (50.9%)273 (49.1%)
Bachelor's Degree634 (75.9%)201 (24.1%)
Graduate Degree469 (98.5%)7 (1.5%)
Total1,485 (67.8%)706 (32.2%)

Income in Charleston

Income Overview in Charleston

Per Capita Income in Charleston is $55,890, while median incomes of families and households are $117,849 and $83,891 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income149,960$55,890
Median Family Income33,833$117,849
Mean Family Income33,833$163,046
Median Household Income65,198$83,891
Mean Household Income65,198$123,658
Income Deficit33,833$11,336
Wage / Income Gap (%)149,96022.50%
Wage / Income Gap ($)149,96077.50¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index149,9600.50

Earnings by Sex in Charleston

Average Earnings in Charleston are $49,497, $57,290 for men and $44,398 for women, a difference of 22.5%.
Earnings by Sex in Charleston
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male45,269 (50.1%)$57,290
Female45,020 (49.9%)$44,398
Total90,289 (100.0%)$49,497

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Charleston

The most common earnings brackets in Charleston are $100,000+ for men (11,611 | 25.7%) and $100,000+ for women (6,049 | 13.4%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Charleston
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less1,589 (3.5%)2,251 (5.0%)
$2,500 to $4,9991,512 (3.3%)1,705 (3.8%)
$5,000 to $7,4991,413 (3.1%)1,608 (3.6%)
$7,500 to $9,999911 (2.0%)1,135 (2.5%)
$10,000 to $12,4991,035 (2.3%)1,208 (2.7%)
$12,500 to $14,999576 (1.3%)1,185 (2.6%)
$15,000 to $17,499798 (1.8%)1,075 (2.4%)
$17,500 to $19,999596 (1.3%)1,038 (2.3%)
$20,000 to $22,499537 (1.2%)1,056 (2.4%)
$22,500 to $24,9991,203 (2.7%)1,359 (3.0%)
$25,000 to $29,9991,242 (2.7%)2,095 (4.6%)
$30,000 to $34,9991,889 (4.2%)2,185 (4.9%)
$35,000 to $39,9992,107 (4.6%)2,381 (5.3%)
$40,000 to $44,9991,388 (3.1%)2,539 (5.6%)
$45,000 to $49,9992,744 (6.1%)3,151 (7.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9992,052 (4.5%)1,816 (4.0%)
$55,000 to $64,9994,471 (9.9%)4,163 (9.2%)
$65,000 to $74,9992,733 (6.0%)2,727 (6.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9994,862 (10.7%)4,294 (9.5%)
$100,000+11,611 (25.7%)6,049 (13.4%)
Total45,269 (100.0%)45,020 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Charleston

Average earnings in Charleston are $63,197 for men and $49,150 for women, a difference of 22.2%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $99,575, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $27,464. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $63,072, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $24,028.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Charleston
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$27,464$24,028
High School Diploma$40,114$29,311
College or Associate's Degree$55,433$38,296
Bachelor's Degree$72,326$57,460
Graduate Degree$99,575$63,072
Total$63,197$49,150

Family Income in Charleston

Family Income Brackets in Charleston

According to the Charleston family income data, there are 7,714 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 22.8% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 372 families (1.1%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Charleston
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001,0833.2%
$10,000 to $14,9993721.1%
$15,000 to $24,9991,2523.7%
$25,000 to $34,9991,2523.7%
$35,000 to $49,9992,2676.7%
$50,000 to $74,9993,95811.7%
$75,000 to $99,9993,78911.2%
$100,000 to $149,9997,40921.9%
$150,000 to $199,9994,77014.1%
$200,000+7,71422.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Charleston

5-person families (1,522 | 4.5%) account for the highest median family income in Charleston with $160,076 per family, while 2-person families (19,178 | 56.7%) have the highest median income of $53,228 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Charleston
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families19,178 (56.7%)$106,456
3-Person Families7,088 (20.9%)$114,833
4-Person Families5,367 (15.9%)$142,021
5-Person Families1,522 (4.5%)$160,076
6-Person Families517 (1.5%)$0
7+ Person Families161 (0.5%)$137,355
Total33,833 (100.0%)$117,849

Family Income by Number of Earners in Charleston

The median family income in Charleston is $117,849, with families comprising 3+ earners (2,028) having the highest median family income of $164,615, while families with no earners (5,115) have the lowest median family income of $59,145, accounting for 6.0% and 15.1% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Charleston
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners5,115 (15.1%)$59,145
1 Earner9,869 (29.2%)$82,364
2 Earners16,821 (49.7%)$140,450
3+ Earners2,028 (6.0%)$164,615
Total33,833 (100.0%)$117,849

Household Income in Charleston

Household Income Brackets in Charleston

With 11,931 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Charleston, accounting for 18.3% of all households. In contrast, only 1,434 households (2.2%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Charleston
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0003,9776.1%
$10,000 to $14,9991,4342.2%
$15,000 to $24,9994,2386.5%
$25,000 to $34,9993,2605.0%
$35,000 to $49,9996,65010.2%
$50,000 to $74,9999,19314.1%
$75,000 to $99,9998,60613.2%
$100,000 to $149,99911,93118.3%
$150,000 to $199,9996,3249.7%
$200,000+9,58414.7%

Household Income by Householder Age in Charleston

The median household income in Charleston is $83,891, with the highest median household income of $106,345 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 19,342 households (29.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $37,598, with 3,826 households (5.9%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Charleston
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years3,826 (5.9%)$37,598
25 to 44 Years26,107 (40.0%)$94,980
45 to 64 Years19,342 (29.7%)$106,345
65+ Years15,923 (24.4%)$66,493
Total65,198 (100.0%)$83,891

Poverty in Charleston

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Charleston

With 10.6% poverty level for males and 14.4% for females among the residents of Charleston, 5 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 326 males (36.8%) and 3,534 females (49.9%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Charleston
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years376 (10.9%)682 (15.7%)
5 Years326 (36.8%)162 (23.8%)
6 to 11 Years689 (15.4%)581 (16.4%)
12 to 14 Years294 (19.3%)567 (31.6%)
15 Years38 (4.9%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years404 (34.9%)126 (8.9%)
18 to 24 Years1,630 (27.3%)3,534 (49.9%)
25 to 34 Years973 (6.9%)1,783 (12.0%)
35 to 44 Years682 (6.9%)761 (7.5%)
45 to 54 Years515 (6.9%)821 (9.7%)
55 to 64 Years649 (8.1%)790 (8.5%)
65 to 74 Years393 (6.5%)665 (8.1%)
75 Years and over158 (4.6%)554 (9.0%)
Total7,127 (10.6%)11,026 (14.4%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Charleston

According to the poverty statistics in Charleston, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 95.4% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Charleston
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years3,078 (89.1%)3,663 (84.3%)
5 Years559 (63.2%)518 (76.2%)
6 to 11 Years3,795 (84.6%)2,968 (83.6%)
12 to 14 Years1,230 (80.7%)1,226 (68.4%)
15 Years746 (95.2%)756 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years755 (65.1%)1,287 (91.1%)
18 to 24 Years4,332 (72.7%)3,554 (50.1%)
25 to 34 Years13,197 (93.1%)13,101 (88.0%)
35 to 44 Years9,231 (93.1%)9,365 (92.5%)
45 to 54 Years6,941 (93.1%)7,622 (90.3%)
55 to 64 Years7,379 (91.9%)8,501 (91.5%)
65 to 74 Years5,663 (93.5%)7,591 (91.9%)
75 Years and over3,300 (95.4%)5,583 (91.0%)
Total60,206 (89.4%)65,735 (85.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Charleston

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Charleston show that 3.3% or 881 of the total 26,475 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 12.1%, comprising of 160 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Charleston
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children16,529 (97.5%)427 (2.5%)
1 or 2 Children7,828 (96.4%)294 (3.6%)
3 or 4 Children1,162 (87.9%)160 (12.1%)
5 or more Children75 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total25,594 (96.7%)881 (3.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Charleston

According to the poverty data in Charleston, 12.7% or 219 single-father households and 22.6% or 1,273 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 153 households (21.3%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 47 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Charleston
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children61 (7.0%)175 (7.1%)
1 or 2 Children153 (21.3%)782 (27.8%)
3 or 4 Children5 (3.4%)269 (84.9%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)47 (100.0%)
Total219 (12.7%)1,273 (22.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Charleston

The poverty data for Charleston shows that 881 of the married-couple family households (3.3%) and 1,492 of the single-parent households (20.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 160 households (12.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 47 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Charleston
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children427 (2.5%)236 (7.1%)
1 or 2 Children294 (3.6%)935 (26.5%)
3 or 4 Children160 (12.1%)274 (59.2%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)47 (100.0%)
Total881 (3.3%)1,492 (20.3%)

Employment Characteristics in Charleston

Employment by Class of Employer in Charleston

Among the 81,634 employed individuals in Charleston, private company employees (52,037 | 63.7%), state government employees (6,173 | 7.6%), and not-for-profit organizations (5,430 | 6.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Charleston
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees52,03763.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)3,8404.7%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)5,4246.6%
Not-for-profit Organizations5,4306.7%
Local Government Employees4,6055.6%
State Government Employees6,1737.6%
Federal Government Employees3,9084.8%
Unpaid Family Workers2170.3%
Total81,634100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Charleston

According to the labor force statistics for Charleston, out of the total population over 16 years of age (127,433), 67.6% or 86,145 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.7% or 3,187 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 93.0% or 14,220 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 14.2% or 292 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Charleston
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years2,059 (27.7%)292 (14.2%)
20 to 24 Years8,604 (64.9%)723 (8.4%)
25 to 29 Years12,306 (89.4%)406 (3.3%)
30 to 34 Years14,220 (93.0%)356 (2.5%)
35 to 44 Years18,115 (90.4%)634 (3.5%)
45 to 54 Years13,528 (85.0%)392 (2.9%)
55 to 59 Years7,063 (78.7%)191 (2.7%)
60 to 64 Years5,390 (64.3%)81 (1.5%)
65 to 74 Years4,185 (29.0%)96 (2.3%)
75 Years and over706 (7.1%)15 (2.1%)
Total86,145 (67.6%)3,187 (3.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Charleston

According to labor force statistics for Charleston, 85.7% of individuals (70,589) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (82,367) are in the labor force, with 2.9% or 2,047 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 88.8% or 44,158 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.0% or 138 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Charleston
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School2,304 (69.5%)199 (6.0%)
High School Diploma8,399 (74.8%)606 (5.4%)
College / Associate Degree15,762 (87.1%)615 (3.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher44,158 (88.8%)1,044 (2.1%)
Total70,589 (85.7%)2,389 (2.9%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Charleston

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Charleston are Management (11,839 | 14.5%), Community & Social Service (11,078 | 13.6%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (7,471 | 9.1%), Computers, Engineering & Science (6,978 | 8.5%), and Health Technologists (6,126 | 7.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Charleston

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Charleston, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (75.7%), Computers & Mathematics (75.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (67.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (73.2%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (73.1%), and Education Instruction & Library (72.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Charleston
OccupationMaleFemale
Management6,576 (55.5%)5,263 (44.5%)
Business & Financial2,683 (43.8%)3,442 (56.2%)
Computers, Engineering & Science4,697 (67.3%)2,281 (32.7%)
Computers & Mathematics2,695 (75.0%)900 (25.0%)
Architecture & Engineering1,634 (75.7%)525 (24.3%)
Life, Physical & Social Science368 (30.1%)856 (69.9%)
Community & Social Service 3,780 (34.1%)7,298 (65.9%)
Education, Arts & Media410 (27.4%)1,088 (72.6%)
Legal Services & Support786 (49.3%)809 (50.7%)
Education Instruction & Library1,516 (27.2%)4,058 (72.8%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment1,068 (44.3%)1,343 (55.7%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating2,007 (26.9%)5,464 (73.1%)
Health Technologists1,641 (26.8%)4,485 (73.2%)
Total (Category)19,743 (45.4%)23,748 (54.6%)
Total (Overall)40,610 (49.7%)41,064 (50.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Charleston are Food Preparation & Serving (5,631 | 6.9%), Personal Care & Service (1,970 | 2.4%), Cleaning & Maintenance (1,853 | 2.3%), Security & Protection (1,505 | 1.8%), and Healthcare Support (1,360 | 1.7%).
Services Occupations in Charleston

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Charleston, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (83.3%), Security & Protection (81.1%), and Firefighting & Prevention (79.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (89.3%), Personal Care & Service (61.5%), and Food Preparation & Serving (48.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Charleston
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support145 (10.7%)1,215 (89.3%)
Security & Protection1,220 (81.1%)285 (18.9%)
Firefighting & Prevention735 (79.6%)188 (20.4%)
Law Enforcement485 (83.3%)97 (16.7%)
Food Preparation & Serving2,925 (51.9%)2,706 (48.1%)
Cleaning & Maintenance1,260 (68.0%)593 (32.0%)
Personal Care & Service758 (38.5%)1,212 (61.5%)
Total (Category)6,308 (51.2%)6,011 (48.8%)
Total (Overall)40,610 (49.7%)41,064 (50.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Charleston are Sales & Related (9,483 | 11.6%), and Office & Administration (6,635 | 8.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Charleston

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Charleston
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related4,498 (47.4%)4,985 (52.6%)
Office & Administration1,761 (26.5%)4,874 (73.5%)
Total (Category)6,259 (38.8%)9,859 (61.2%)
Total (Overall)40,610 (49.7%)41,064 (50.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Charleston are Construction & Extraction (2,293 | 2.8%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (1,687 | 2.1%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (117 | 0.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Charleston

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Charleston
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry82 (70.1%)35 (29.9%)
Construction & Extraction2,212 (96.5%)81 (3.5%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair1,601 (94.9%)86 (5.1%)
Total (Category)3,895 (95.1%)202 (4.9%)
Total (Overall)40,610 (49.7%)41,064 (50.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Charleston are Production (2,330 | 2.9%), Transportation (2,092 | 2.6%), and Material Moving (1,227 | 1.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Charleston

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Charleston
OccupationMaleFemale
Production1,738 (74.6%)592 (25.4%)
Transportation1,669 (79.8%)423 (20.2%)
Material Moving998 (81.3%)229 (18.7%)
Total (Category)4,405 (78.0%)1,244 (22.0%)
Total (Overall)40,610 (49.7%)41,064 (50.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Charleston

Employment Industries in Charleston

The major employment industries in Charleston include Health Care & Social Assistance (11,532 | 14.1%), Professional & Scientific (10,218 | 12.5%), Educational Services (8,635 | 10.6%), Retail Trade (7,471 | 9.1%), and Accommodation & Food Services (7,469 | 9.1%).
Employment Industries in Charleston

Employment Industries by Sex in Charleston

The Charleston industries that see more men than women are Construction (80.0%), Utilities (75.1%), and Manufacturing (74.5%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (74.7%), and Educational Services (67.8%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Charleston
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting59 (47.2%)66 (52.8%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Construction3,757 (80.0%)938 (20.0%)
Manufacturing3,693 (74.5%)1,265 (25.5%)
Wholesale Trade1,310 (67.8%)621 (32.2%)
Retail Trade3,742 (50.1%)3,729 (49.9%)
Transportation & Warehousing1,893 (71.2%)767 (28.8%)
Utilities184 (75.1%)61 (24.9%)
Information848 (51.8%)790 (48.2%)
Finance & Insurance1,365 (40.9%)1,971 (59.1%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing1,823 (59.0%)1,267 (41.0%)
Professional & Scientific5,519 (54.0%)4,699 (46.0%)
Enterprise Management66 (52.8%)59 (47.2%)
Administrative & Support2,133 (55.9%)1,683 (44.1%)
Educational Services2,781 (32.2%)5,854 (67.8%)
Health Care & Social Assistance2,922 (25.3%)8,610 (74.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation1,254 (56.3%)975 (43.7%)
Accommodation & Food Services3,380 (45.3%)4,089 (54.7%)
Public Administration2,157 (59.2%)1,484 (40.8%)
Total40,610 (49.7%)41,064 (50.3%)

Education in Charleston

School Enrollment in Charleston

The most common levels of schooling among the 35,076 students in Charleston are college / undergraduate (12,246 | 34.9%), high school (5,408 | 15.4%), and elementary school (5,203 | 14.8%).
School Enrollment in Charleston
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool2,0855.9%
Kindergarten2,0235.8%
Elementary School5,20314.8%
Middle School4,50312.8%
High School5,40815.4%
College / Undergraduate12,24634.9%
Graduate / Professional3,60810.3%
Total35,076100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Charleston

Out of a total of 35,076 students who are enrolled in schools in Charleston, 6,279 (17.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 28,797 (82.1%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 944 (55.8% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 6,998 (90.9% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Charleston
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds749 (44.2%)944 (55.8%)
5 to 9 Year Old5,566 (82.9%)1,150 (17.1%)
10 to 14 Year Olds4,935 (83.6%)966 (16.4%)
15 to 17 Year Olds3,048 (75.7%)980 (24.3%)
18 to 19 Year Olds3,896 (89.3%)467 (10.7%)
20 to 24 Year Olds6,998 (90.9%)704 (9.1%)
25 to 34 Year Olds2,155 (77.8%)614 (22.2%)
35 Years and over1,439 (75.6%)465 (24.4%)
Total28,797 (82.1%)6,279 (17.9%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Charleston

Business (13,835 | 20.8%), bio, nature & agricultural (6,198 | 9.3%), science & technology (6,074 | 9.1%), education (5,868 | 8.8%), and social sciences (5,782 | 8.7%) are the most common fields of study among 66,369 individuals in Charleston who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Charleston
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics2,7084.1%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural6,1989.3%
Physical & Health Sciences2,1823.3%
Psychology3,6945.6%
Social Sciences5,7828.7%
Engineering3,8855.9%
Multidisciplinary Studies4470.7%
Science & Technology6,0749.1%
Business13,83520.8%
Education5,8688.8%
Literature & Languages3,7035.6%
Liberal Arts & History2,9854.5%
Visual & Performing Arts2,8764.3%
Communications3,0644.6%
Arts & Humanities3,0684.6%
Total66,369100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Charleston

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Charleston

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Charleston are males with 2 vehicles (19,991, accounting for 49.3%) and females with 2 vehicles (19,950, making up 49.8%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Charleston
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle838 (2.1%)1,270 (3.2%)
1 Vehicle9,969 (24.6%)10,888 (27.1%)
2 Vehicles19,991 (49.3%)19,950 (49.7%)
3 Vehicles7,146 (17.6%)6,370 (15.9%)
4 Vehicles1,957 (4.8%)1,357 (3.4%)
5 or more Vehicles649 (1.6%)288 (0.7%)
Total40,550 (100.0%)40,123 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Charleston

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Charleston are 15 to 19 minutes (12,664 commuters, 18.2%), 20 to 24 minutes (12,096 commuters, 17.3%), and 10 to 14 minutes (10,036 commuters, 14.4%).
Commute Time in Charleston
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1,1111.6%
5 to 9 Minutes7,15610.3%
10 to 14 Minutes10,03614.4%
15 to 19 Minutes12,66418.2%
20 to 24 Minutes12,09617.3%
25 to 29 Minutes5,7658.3%
30 to 34 Minutes9,90514.2%
35 to 39 Minutes1,8122.6%
40 to 44 Minutes2,0252.9%
45 to 59 Minutes4,7666.8%
60 to 89 Minutes1,4122.0%
90 or more Minutes9611.4%

Commute Time by Sex in Charleston

The most common commute times in Charleston are 15 to 19 minutes (6,136 commuters, 17.3%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (6,528 commuters, 19.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Charleston
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes541 (1.5%)570 (1.7%)
5 to 9 Minutes4,159 (11.7%)2,997 (8.7%)
10 to 14 Minutes5,347 (15.1%)4,689 (13.7%)
15 to 19 Minutes6,136 (17.3%)6,528 (19.1%)
20 to 24 Minutes6,036 (17.0%)6,060 (17.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes2,489 (7.0%)3,276 (9.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes4,917 (13.9%)4,988 (14.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes1,068 (3.0%)744 (2.2%)
40 to 44 Minutes1,112 (3.1%)913 (2.7%)
45 to 59 Minutes2,363 (6.7%)2,403 (7.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes764 (2.2%)648 (1.9%)
90 or more Minutes503 (1.4%)458 (1.3%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Charleston

The most frequent times of departure to work in Charleston are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (5,233, 14.8%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (6,008, 17.5%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Charleston
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM1,327 (3.7%)217 (0.6%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM822 (2.3%)192 (0.6%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM949 (2.7%)772 (2.2%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM2,819 (8.0%)2,088 (6.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM2,865 (8.1%)3,244 (9.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM5,233 (14.8%)5,184 (15.1%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM4,840 (13.7%)4,311 (12.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM4,734 (13.4%)6,008 (17.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM2,479 (7.0%)3,172 (9.2%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM3,476 (9.8%)3,440 (10.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM1,142 (3.2%)1,260 (3.7%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM206 (0.6%)441 (1.3%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM2,617 (7.4%)1,773 (5.2%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM1,926 (5.4%)2,172 (6.3%)
Total35,435 (100.0%)34,274 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Charleston

Occupancy by Ownership in Charleston

Of the total 65,198 dwellings in Charleston, owner-occupied units account for 36,251 (55.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 28,947 (44.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Charleston
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units36,25155.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units28,94744.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units65,198100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Charleston

Occupancy by Household Size in Charleston
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household22,67034.8%
2-Person Household25,68339.4%
3-Person Household8,37012.8%
4+ Person Household8,47513.0%
Total Housing Units65,198100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Charleston

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Charleston
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household9,792 (43.2%)12,878 (56.8%)
2-Person Household15,313 (59.6%)10,370 (40.4%)
3-Person Household5,297 (63.3%)3,073 (36.7%)
4+ Person Household5,849 (69.0%)2,626 (31.0%)
Total Housing Units36,251 (55.6%)28,947 (44.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Charleston

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Charleston
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School794 (36.6%)1,378 (63.4%)
High School Diploma3,627 (41.6%)5,095 (58.4%)
College/Associate Degree7,619 (49.6%)7,744 (50.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher24,211 (62.2%)14,730 (37.8%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Charleston

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Charleston
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years18,98029.1%
35 to 44 Years10,95316.8%
45 to 54 Years8,75013.4%
55 to 64 Years10,59216.3%
65 to 74 Years9,39614.4%
75 to 84 Years4,2416.5%
85 Years and Over2,2863.5%
Total65,198100.0%

Housing Finances in Charleston

Median Income by Occupancy in Charleston

Median Income by Occupancy in Charleston
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied36,251 (55.6%)$120,512
Renter-Occupied28,947 (44.4%)$57,794
Average65,198 (100.0%)$83,891

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Charleston

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Charleston
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000779 (2.1%)1,822 (6.3%)
$5,000 to $9,999494 (1.4%)907 (3.1%)
$10,000 to $14,999401 (1.1%)1,063 (3.7%)
$15,000 to $19,999581 (1.6%)1,716 (5.9%)
$20,000 to $24,999645 (1.8%)1,288 (4.4%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,329 (3.7%)1,908 (6.6%)
$35,000 to $49,9992,390 (6.6%)4,256 (14.7%)
$50,000 to $74,9993,833 (10.6%)5,392 (18.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9994,344 (12.0%)4,244 (14.7%)
$100,000 to $149,9997,718 (21.3%)4,186 (14.5%)
$150,000 or more13,737 (37.9%)2,165 (7.5%)
Total36,251 (100.0%)28,947 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Charleston

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Charleston
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300534 (1.5%)513 (1.8%)
$300 to $4992,050 (5.7%)939 (3.2%)
$500 to $7994,837 (13.3%)1,026 (3.5%)
$800 to $9992,190 (6.0%)1,622 (5.6%)
$1,000 to $1,4995,382 (14.8%)9,652 (33.3%)
$1,500 to $1,9996,745 (18.6%)8,032 (27.8%)
$2,000 to $2,4995,471 (15.1%)3,920 (13.5%)
$2,500 to $2,9993,423 (9.4%)1,044 (3.6%)
$3,000 or more5,619 (15.5%)1,288 (4.4%)
Total36,251 (100.0%)28,947 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Charleston

Housing Structures in Charleston

Housing Structures in Charleston
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached33,29251.1%
Single Unit, Attached4,1986.4%
2 Unit Apartments2,4403.7%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments3,1784.9%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments6,3049.7%
10 or more Apartments15,23523.4%
Mobile Home / Other5510.9%
Total65,198100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Charleston

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Charleston
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached29,781 (89.4%)3,511 (10.5%)
Single Unit, Attached2,643 (63.0%)1,555 (37.0%)
2 Unit Apartments425 (17.4%)2,015 (82.6%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments455 (14.3%)2,723 (85.7%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments803 (12.7%)5,501 (87.3%)
10 or more Apartments1,911 (12.5%)13,324 (87.5%)
Mobile Home / Other233 (42.3%)318 (57.7%)
Total36,251 (55.6%)28,947 (44.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Charleston

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Charleston
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room13 (0.0%)1,141 (3.9%)
2 or 3 Rooms954 (2.6%)9,501 (32.8%)
4 or 5 Rooms8,263 (22.8%)13,596 (47.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms14,378 (39.7%)3,812 (13.2%)
8 or more Rooms12,643 (34.9%)897 (3.1%)
Total36,251 (100.0%)28,947 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Charleston

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Charleston
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas12,913 (35.6%)3,072 (10.6%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas243 (0.7%)98 (0.3%)
Electricity22,674 (62.5%)25,429 (87.8%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene28 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels326 (0.9%)7 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used67 (0.2%)341 (1.2%)
Total36,251 (100.0%)28,947 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Charleston

Household Vehicle Usage in Charleston
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle530 (1.5%)4,066 (14.1%)
1 Vehicle10,967 (30.2%)13,976 (48.3%)
2 Vehicles18,315 (50.5%)8,612 (29.7%)
3 or more Vehicles6,439 (17.8%)2,293 (7.9%)
Total36,251 (100.0%)28,947 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Charleston

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Charleston

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units11,13225,119
Median Property Value$448,700$435,200
Median Household Income$84,733$10,751
Monthly Housing Costs$686$5,505
Real Estate Taxes$1,936$252

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Charleston

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Charleston
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000181 (1.6%)322 (1.3%)
$50,000 to $99,999224 (2.0%)51 (0.2%)
$100,000 to $299,9992,732 (24.5%)4,679 (18.6%)
$300,000 to $499,9993,346 (30.1%)10,520 (41.9%)
$500,000 to $749,9992,180 (19.6%)4,626 (18.4%)
$750,000 to $999,999977 (8.8%)2,526 (10.1%)
$1,000,000 or more1,492 (13.4%)2,395 (9.5%)
Total11,132 (100.0%)25,119 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Charleston

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Charleston
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000535 (4.8%)469 (1.9%)
$10,000 to $24,999963 (8.6%)738 (2.9%)
$25,000 to $34,999817 (7.3%)664 (2.6%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,080 (9.7%)512 (2.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,642 (14.7%)1,310 (5.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,110 (10.0%)2,191 (8.7%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,999 (18.0%)3,234 (12.9%)
$150,000 or more2,986 (26.8%)5,719 (22.8%)
Total11,132 (100.0%)25,119 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Charleston

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Charleston
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x1,570 (14.1%)132,456 (527.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x1,292 (11.6%)4,937 (19.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x1,511 (13.6%)5,784 (23.0%)
4.0x or more6,680 (60.0%)4,708 (18.7%)
Total11,132 (100.0%)25,119 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Charleston

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Charleston
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8001,289 (11.6%)115 (0.5%)
$800 to $1,4992,820 (25.3%)1,124 (4.5%)
$800 to $1,4996,738 (60.5%)6,255 (24.9%)
Total11,132 (100.0%)25,119 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Charleston

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Charleston

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Charleston
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years9,388 (99.3%)63 (0.7%)
6 to 18 Years17,407 (97.1%)530 (2.9%)
19 to 25 Years16,794 (92.0%)1,456 (8.0%)
26 to 34 Years22,654 (88.9%)2,838 (11.1%)
35 to 44 Years18,147 (91.6%)1,667 (8.4%)
45 to 54 Years14,255 (89.9%)1,599 (10.1%)
55 to 64 Years15,926 (92.0%)1,393 (8.0%)
65 to 74 Years14,187 (99.1%)125 (0.9%)
75 Years and older9,595 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total138,353 (93.5%)9,671 (6.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Charleston

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Charleston
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born9,388 (99.3%)63 (0.7%)
Foreign Born, Citizen17,407 (97.1%)530 (2.9%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen16,794 (92.0%)1,456 (8.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Charleston

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Charleston
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00015,880 (90.6%)1,638 (9.3%)
$25,000 to $49,99915,106 (89.0%)1,872 (11.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99915,447 (89.3%)1,853 (10.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99916,479 (93.1%)1,217 (6.9%)
$100,000 and over70,254 (96.2%)2,815 (3.8%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Charleston

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Charleston
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 62,869 (30.4%)6,797 (71.9%)
6 to 18 Years4,872 (27.2%)13,350 (74.4%)
19 to 25 Years1,109 (6.1%)15,910 (87.2%)
25 to 34 Years1,682 (6.6%)21,320 (83.6%)
35 to 44 Years1,419 (7.2%)17,036 (86.0%)
45 to 54 Years1,313 (8.3%)13,402 (84.5%)
55 to 64 Years2,545 (14.7%)14,294 (82.5%)
65 to 74 Years13,581 (94.9%)9,301 (65.0%)
75 Years and over9,480 (98.8%)6,061 (63.2%)
Total38,870 (26.3%)117,471 (79.4%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Charleston

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Charleston
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years86 (2.5%)19 (0.4%)
5 to 17 Years494 (5.5%)191 (2.3%)
18 to 34 Years1,067 (4.7%)786 (3.4%)
35 to 64 Years2,057 (8.2%)2,229 (8.0%)
65 to 74 Years1,344 (22.2%)1,397 (16.9%)
75 Years and over1,574 (45.5%)2,943 (48.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Charleston

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Charleston: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years86 (2.5%)19 (0.4%)
5 to 17 Years38 (0.4%)85 (1.0%)
18 to 34 Years208 (0.9%)76 (0.3%)
35 to 64 Years602 (2.4%)258 (0.9%)
65 to 74 Years479 (7.9%)390 (4.7%)
75 Years and over728 (21.0%)1,552 (25.3%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Charleston: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years86 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years101 (1.1%)6 (0.1%)
18 to 34 Years167 (0.7%)120 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years355 (1.4%)561 (2.0%)
65 to 74 Years177 (2.9%)95 (1.1%)
75 Years and over379 (11.0%)734 (12.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Charleston: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years380 (4.2%)100 (1.2%)
18 to 34 Years679 (3.0%)501 (2.1%)
35 to 64 Years1,019 (4.1%)967 (3.5%)
65 to 74 Years371 (6.1%)307 (3.7%)
75 Years and over302 (8.7%)1,108 (18.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Charleston: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years24 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years130 (0.6%)169 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years841 (3.4%)1,118 (4.0%)
65 to 74 Years872 (14.4%)860 (10.4%)
75 Years and over648 (18.7%)1,979 (32.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Charleston: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years91 (1.0%)34 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years114 (0.5%)9 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years333 (1.3%)424 (1.5%)
65 to 74 Years340 (5.6%)285 (3.5%)
75 Years and over299 (8.6%)884 (14.4%)

Technology Access in Charleston

Computing Device Access in Charleston

Computing Device Access in Charleston
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop54,66483.8%
Smartphone60,77093.2%
Tablet42,71565.5%
No Computing Device2,3623.6%
Total65,198100.0%

Internet Access in Charleston

Internet Access in Charleston
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet560.1%
Broadband Home51,22078.6%
Cellular Data Only5,4968.4%
Satellite Internet3,4775.3%
No Internet7,07010.8%
Total65,198100.0%

Charleston Summary

Charleston, South Carolina is a city located in the southeastern United States, on the Atlantic coast. It is the county seat of Charleston County and the largest city in the state. The city is known for its rich history, culture, and architecture, and is a popular tourist destination.

Geography

Charleston is located on the Ashley and Cooper Rivers, which flow into the Atlantic Ocean. The city is situated on a peninsula between the two rivers, and is bordered by the Ashley River to the west and the Cooper River to the east. The city is located at 32°47'N 79°56'W. The city has a total area of 127.5 square miles, of which 121.2 square miles is land and 6.3 square miles is water.

Climate

Charleston has a humid subtropical climate, with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is 64°F, with an average high of 81°F in July and an average low of 46°F in January. The average annual precipitation is 48.5 inches, with an average of 5.5 inches of snow per year.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Charleston had a population of 120,083. The racial makeup of the city was 57.2% White, 33.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 2.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 4.2% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.2% of the population.

Economy

Charleston is a major port city and a major center for tourism, manufacturing, and finance. The city is home to several major companies, including Boeing, Blackbaud, and Benefitfocus. The city is also home to the Charleston Naval Shipyard, which is the largest employer in the city.
The city's economy is also supported by its thriving tourism industry. The city is home to several popular attractions, including the South Carolina Aquarium, the Charleston Museum, and the USS Yorktown. The city also hosts several annual festivals and events, such as the Spoleto Festival USA and the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition.

History

Charleston was founded in 1670 by English settlers. The city was named after King Charles II of England, and quickly became a major port city. The city was a major center of the slave trade, and was the site of the first shots of the Civil War in 1861.
The city was occupied by Union forces during the Civil War, and was the site of several major battles. After the war, the city was rebuilt and became a major center of commerce and industry. The city was also a major center of the civil rights movement in the 1960s.
Today, Charleston is a major tourist destination, and is known for its rich history, culture, and architecture. The city is home to several historic sites, including Fort Sumter, the Old Slave Mart Museum, and the Old Exchange Building. The city is also home to several universities, including the College of Charleston, the Citadel, and the Medical University of South Carolina.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Charleston?
Total Population of Charleston is 149,960.
What is the Total Male Population of Charleston?
Total Male Population of Charleston is 71,182.
What is the Total Female Population of Charleston?
Total Female Population of Charleston is 78,778.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Charleston?
There are 90.36 Males per 100 Females in Charleston.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Charleston?
There are 110.67 Females per 100 Males in Charleston.
What is the Median Population Age in Charleston?
Median Population Age in Charleston is 36.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Charleston
Average Family Size in Charleston is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Charleston
Average Household Size in Charleston is 2.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Charleston?
Per Capita income in Charleston is $55,890.
What is the Median Family Income in Charleston?
Median Family Income in Charleston is $117,849.
What is the Median Household income in Charleston?
Median Household Income in Charleston is $83,891.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Charleston?
Income or Wage Gap in Charleston is 22.5%.
Women in Charleston earn 77.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Charleston?
Family Income Deficit in Charleston is $11,336.
Families that are below poverty line in Charleston earn $11,336 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Charleston?
Inequality or Gini Index in Charleston is 0.50.
How Large is the Labor Force in Charleston?
There are 86,145 People in the Labor Forcein in Charleston.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Charleston?
67.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Charleston.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Charleston?
Unemployment Rate in Charleston is 3.7%.