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29406

Charleston, SC

Total Population
32,570
Median Household Income
$45,797
Median Home Value
$206,100
Median Rent
$1,250

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$45,797
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$206,100
100.4% above state median
Rent
$1,250
100% above state median
Median Age
32.1 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Charleston, SC

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Young population with median age of 32.1 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Poverty rate of 25.7% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$45,797
-39.1% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-48,274,031
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.48 people

Total Households
12,547
Family Households
25.1%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Finance
26.9%
#2 Industry
Construction
21.5%
#3 Industry
Education
18.0%
Total Employed Residents:8,771

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
0.8%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
5.3%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
1.7%
238 workers
Public Transit
1.8%
258 workers
Total Commuting Workers:14,083
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
95.0%
15,132 employed
Labor Force
16,354
815 unemployed
Median Age
32.1 years
Per Capita Income
$28,354
Poverty Rate
25.7%

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