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Charleston

Charleston

Overview for Charleston, SC

147,928 people live in Charleston, where the median age is 35.5 and the average individual income is $50,240. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

147,928

Total Population

35.5 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$50,240

Average individual Income

Around Charleston, SC

There's plenty to do around Charleston, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

1
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
41
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score
20
Minimal Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Guilded Horn, Sarah's Dumps, and The Tiny Tassel.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 1.99 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 3.21 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Shopping 2.2 miles 10 reviews 5/5 stars
Shopping 4.35 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.46 miles 13 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.59 miles 16 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Charleston, SC

Charleston has 63,760 households, with an average household size of 2.23. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Charleston do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 147,928 people call Charleston home. The population density is 1,288.65 and the largest age group is between 25 and 64 years old. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

147,928

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

35.5

Median Age

47.45 / 52.55%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9: 10.67%

0-9 Years

10-17: 6.25%

10-17 Years

18-24: 12.15%

18-24 Years

25-64: 55.83%

25-64 Years

65-74: 9.18%

65-74 Years

75+: 5.92%

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade 4390 (5%)
  • High School Degree 17579 (20%)
  • Associate Degree 12716 (14%)
  • Bachelor Degree 36152 (41%)
  • Graduate Degree 17225 (20%)
63,760

Total Households

2.23

Average Household Size

$50,240

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children: 13,552 (21%)

Without Children: 50,208 (79%)

Marital Status

Married 35%
Single 34%
Divorced 8%
Separated 3%

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar: 7%

White Collar: 93%

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes 12%
15 to 29 Minutes 21%
30 to 59 Minutes 14%
60+ Minutes 1%

Schools in Charleston, SC

Primary Schools (22)
Middle Schools (6)
High Schools (8)
Mixed Schools (20)
The following schools are within or nearby Charleston. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
Charleston Progressive
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
2/5
Montessori Community School
PUBLIC
PreK - 8th
5/5
Springfield Elementary
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
2/5
Carolina Voyager Charter
PUBLIC
K - 8th
3/5
Murray-LaSaine Montessori
PUBLIC
PreK - 8th
4/5
Orange Grove Charter School
PUBLIC
PreK - 8th
5/5

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