South Carolina Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 420,264 (100%) |
| Population Density | 458 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 53 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $88,494 |
| Per Capita Income | $56,921 |
| Median Home Value | $489,100 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 209,803 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 114,350 (54.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 64,625 (30.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 30,828 (14.7%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 178,975 |
| Average Household Size | 2.29 |
| Family Households | 103,745 (58.0%) |
The table below compares Charleston County to the other 46 counties and county equivalents in South Carolina by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 3 | 96th |
| Population Density | # 3 | 96th |
| Median Household Income | # 2 | 98th |
| Per Capita Income | # 1 | 100th |
| Diversity Index | # 27 | 44th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE South Carolina Census Data Comparison Tool.
