Ladson, SC Demographics
What is the population of Ladson?
There are 16,261 residents in Ladson, with a median age of 31. Of this, 54.04% are males and 45.96% are females. US-born citizens make up 87.16% of the resident pool in Ladson, while non-US-born citizens account for 4.9%. Additionally, 7.94% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 13,841 people in Ladson currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 16,261 | 6.3% |
| Male Population | 8,787 | 8.1% |
| Female Population | 7,474 | 4.2% |
Male Population 54.04%
Female Population 45.96%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 31 | -10.7% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 14,173 | 1.2% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 797 | 10.8% |
| Not Citizen | 1,291 | 127.3% |
Citizen U.S. Born 87.16%
Citizen not U.S. Born 4.9%
Not Citizen 7.94%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 102 | 8.5% |
| Moved from Same County | 1,187 | 10.1% |
| Moved from Same State | 493 | 5.8% |
| Moved from Different State | 414 | -13.9% |
| Same House as Last Year | 13,841 | 6.5% |
Moved from Abroad 0.64%
Moved from Same County 7.4%
Moved from Same State 3.07%
Moved from Different State 2.58%
Same House as Last Year 86.31%
What are the employment statistics in Ladson?
White-collar workers make up 61.28% of the working population in Ladson, while blue-collar employees account for 38.72%. There are also 1,146 entrepreneurs in Ladson (7.79% of the workforce); 10,254 workers employed in private companies (69.73%); and 2,540 people working in governmental institutions (17.27%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 9,012 | 115.2% |
| Blue Collar | 5,694 | 142.5% |
White Collar 61.28%
Blue Collar 38.72%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 1,146 | 94.6% |
| Private Companies | 10,254 | 126.2% |
| Governmental Workers | 2,540 | 126.4% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 766 | 163.2% |
Self Employees 7.79%
Private Companies 69.73%
Governmental Workers 17.27%
Not for Profit Companies 5.21%
How many households are there in Ladson?
There are a total of 5,783 households in Ladson, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 61.97% of these Ladson households, while non-family units account for the remaining 38.03%. Additionally, 33.91% of households have children and 66.09% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 5,783 | 6.9% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -29.3% |
| Family Households | 3,584 | -0.2% |
| Non-Family Households | 2,199 | 21.0% |
Family Households 61.97%
Non-Family Households 38.03%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 1,961 | 3.7% |
| Households without Children | 3,822 | 8.7% |
Households with Children 33.91%
Households without Children 66.09%
What are the median and average incomes in Ladson?
The average annual household income in Ladson is $100,407, while the median household income sits at $83,031 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $87,225, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $61,816. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $100,592 and $70,481, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $100,407 | -1.3% |
| Median Household Income | $83,031 | 12.2% |
| People below Poverty Level | 1,844 | -3.7% |
| People above Poverty Level | 13,902 | 5.5% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Ladson?
There are 6,253 housing units in Ladson, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1989. Of the 5,783 occupied housing units in Ladson, 79.41% are owner-occupied, while 20.59% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 63.83% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $238,200. In general, housing costs reach $1,254 per month in Ladson.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 6,253 | 6.4% |
| Median Year Built | 1989 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 21 | -73.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 130 | 2.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 293 | 25.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 1,526 | -14.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 1,236 | 20.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 671 | -3.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1,124 | 7.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 951 | 15.7% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 301 | 393.4% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 5,783 | 6.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 4,592 | 9.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 1,191 | -1.6% |
Owner Occupied 79.41%
Renter Occupied 20.59%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 2,931 | 9.4% |
| Without Mortgage | 1,661 | 9.4% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $238,200 | 8.0% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $176,800 | -10.6% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,254 | 2.8% |
With Mortgage 63.83%
Without Mortgage 36.17%
What is the level of education in Ladson?
Approximately 38.47% of the population in Ladson holds a high school degree (that's 4,461 residents), while 30.37% have attained a college certificate (3,522 locals) and 13.66% have a bachelor's degree (1,584 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 409 | -2.4% |
| Some High School | 4,461 | -1.0% |
| Some College | 3,522 | 12.6% |
| Associate Degree | 1,053 | 1.5% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 1,584 | 0.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 567 | -9.4% |
No High School 3.53%
Some High School 38.47%
Some College 30.37%
Associate Degree 9.08%
Bachelor's Degree 13.66%
Graduate Degree 4.89%
What is the marital status of Ladson residents?
A total of 4,721 people in Ladson have never been married (which represents 38.79% of the total population), while 5,366 of them are wedded (44.08%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 437 (3.59%) and 1,158 (9.51%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 4,721 | 8.6% |
| Married | 5,366 | 0.6% |
| Separated | 437 | -5.8% |
| Widowed | 927 | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 1,158 | 6.0% |
Never Married 38.79%
Married 44.08%
Separated 3.59%
Widowed 7.62%
Divorced 9.51%
What are the most common means of transportation in Ladson?
The top three means of transportation people in Ladson use to get to work are: car, walking and taxi cab. A total of 6,770 residents commute by car, 61 prefer going to work by walking and 16 by taxi cab
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 6,770 | 9.0% |
| TaxiCab | 16 | -5.9% |
| Walk | 61 | 258.8% |
What is the median and average household income in Ladson by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 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.