North Charleston, Dorchester County, SC Demographics
What is the population of North Charleston?
There are 115,755 residents in North Charleston, with a median age of 33.8. Of this, 49.86% are males and 50.14% are females. US-born citizens make up 88.03% of the resident pool in North Charleston, while non-US-born citizens account for 5.13%. Additionally, 6.84% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 96,233 people in North Charleston currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 115,755 | 1.1% |
| Male Population | 57,721 | 0.6% |
| Female Population | 58,034 | 1.6% |
Male Population 49.86%
Female Population 50.14%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 33.8 | 0.3% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 101,895 | 2.1% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 5,943 | 6.7% |
| Not Citizen | 7,917 | -13.3% |
Citizen U.S. Born 88.03%
Citizen not U.S. Born 5.13%
Not Citizen 6.84%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 653 | 12.0% |
| Moved from Same County | 7,030 | -16.5% |
| Moved from Same State | 5,021 | -0.2% |
| Moved from Different State | 4,867 | 2.8% |
| Same House as Last Year | 96,233 | 2.6% |
Moved from Abroad 0.57%
Moved from Same County 6.18%
Moved from Same State 4.41%
Moved from Different State 4.28%
Same House as Last Year 84.56%
What are the employment statistics in North Charleston?
White-collar workers make up 73.58% of the working population in North Charleston, while blue-collar employees account for 26.42%. There are also 4,348 entrepreneurs in North Charleston (7.55% of the workforce); 39,774 workers employed in private companies (69.1%); and 10,188 people working in governmental institutions (17.7%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 42,357 | 3.9% |
| Blue Collar | 15,207 | -1.4% |
White Collar 73.58%
Blue Collar 26.42%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 4,348 | -1.8% |
| Private Companies | 39,774 | 1.3% |
| Governmental Workers | 10,188 | 10.5% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 3,254 | -0.9% |
Self Employees 7.55%
Private Companies 69.1%
Governmental Workers 17.7%
Not for Profit Companies 5.65%
How many households are there in North Charleston?
There are a total of 45,917 households in North Charleston, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 55.37% of these North Charleston households, while non-family units account for the remaining 44.63%. Additionally, 27.93% of households have children and 72.07% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 45,917 | 1.1% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 25,422 | 2.7% |
| Non-Family Households | 20,495 | -0.9% |
Family Households 55.37%
Non-Family Households 44.63%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 12,823 | 3.9% |
| Households without Children | 33,094 | 0.0% |
Households with Children 27.93%
Households without Children 72.07%
What are the median and average incomes in North Charleston?
The average annual household income in North Charleston is $79,035, while the median household income sits at $58,534 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $61,050, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $68,101. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $41,764 and $43,260, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $79,035 | 11.8% |
| Median Household Income | $58,534 | 12.0% |
| People below Poverty Level | -7 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 91,226 | 3.4% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in North Charleston?
There are 51,537 housing units in North Charleston, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1992. Of the 45,917 occupied housing units in North Charleston, 49.42% are owner-occupied, while 50.58% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 66.86% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $267,300. In general, housing costs reach $1,247 per month in North Charleston.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 51,537 | 0.5% |
| Median Year Built | 1992 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 551 | -16.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 3,028 | 9.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 4,126 | 2.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 4,536 | -6.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 6,277 | -7.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 5,946 | -2.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 5,888 | -4.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 10,909 | 0.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 9,961 | 10.9% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 315 | 350.0% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 45,917 | 1.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 22,694 | 2.5% |
| Renter Occupied | $23,223 | -0.3% |
Owner Occupied 49.42%
Renter Occupied 50.58%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 15,173 | 0.5% |
| Without Mortgage | 7,521 | 6.9% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $267,300 | 18.9% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $181,600 | 15.0% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,247 | 9.1% |
With Mortgage 66.86%
Without Mortgage 33.14%
What is the level of education in North Charleston?
Approximately 37.56% of the population in North Charleston holds a high school degree (that's 33,477 residents), while 23.57% have attained a college certificate (26,051 locals) and 17.13% have a bachelor's degree (15,270 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 3,434 | -3.6% |
| Some High School | 33,477 | -1.9% |
| Some College | 26,051 | 7.0% |
| Associate Degree | 9,126 | 6.7% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15,270 | 1.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 6,824 | 3.0% |
No High School 3.85%
Some High School 37.56%
Some College 23.57%
Associate Degree 10.24%
Bachelor's Degree 17.13%
Graduate Degree 7.66%
What is the marital status of North Charleston residents?
A total of 39,574 people in North Charleston have never been married (which represents 42.7% of the total population), while 37,213 of them are wedded (40.15%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 3,069 (3.31%) and 11,452 (12.36%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 39,574 | 0.8% |
| Married | 37,213 | 1.3% |
| Separated | 3,069 | 5.8% |
| Widowed | 4,436 | -6.1% |
| Divorced | 11,452 | 11,452.0% |
Never Married 42.7%
Married 40.15%
Separated 3.31%
Widowed 4.79%
Divorced 12.36%
What are the most common means of transportation in North Charleston?
The top three means of transportation people in North Charleston use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 52,142 residents commute by car, 1,207 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 625 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 52,142 | 2.6% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 1,207 | 9.5% |
| Bicycle | 445 | 33.6% |
| Motorcycle | 32 | -42.9% |
| TaxiCab | 273 | 18.2% |
| Walk | 625 | -11.6% |
What is the median and average household income in North Charleston by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.