Charleston

Charleston

53.06% of the adults in Charleston have earned a 4-year college degree, masters degree, MD, law degree, or even PhD.

Welcome to Charleston

Living in Charleston

Charleston is a relatively large coastal city (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of South Carolina. With a population of 150,227 people and 47 constituent neighborhoods, Charleston is the largest community in South Carolina.

Charleston home prices are not only among the most expensive in South Carolina, but Charleston real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.

Charleston is a decidedly white-collar city, with fully 87.42% of the workforce employed in white-collar jobs, well above the national average. Overall, Charleston is a city of professionals, sales and office workers, and managers. There are especially a lot of people living in Charleston who work in management occupations (12.74%), sales jobs (11.81%), and office and administrative support (9.53%).

Also of interest is that Charleston has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

One thing noticeable about Charleston, although not a huge city, is that it has a large population of people who are young, single, educated, and upwardly-mobile career starters. That’s because Charleston is full of single people in their 20s and 30s and who have undergraduate or graduate degrees and are starting careers in professional occupations. This makes Charleston a pretty good place for young, educated career starters looking to find many people like themselves, with good opportunities for friendships, socializing, romance, and fun.

Charleston is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Such areas are often places that visitors and locals go for waterfront activities or taking in the scenery.

If knowledge is power, Charleston is a pretty powerful place. 53.06% of the adults in Charleston have earned a 4-year college degree, masters degree, MD, law degree, or even PhD. Compare that to the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns.

The per capita income in Charleston in 2018 was $42,872, which is wealthy relative to South Carolina and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $171,488 for a family of four.

Charleston is a very ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Charleston home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Charleston residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Charleston include German, Irish, English, Italian, and Scottish.

The most common language spoken in Charleston is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and German/Yiddish.

Real Estate in Popular Charleston Neighborhoods

Popular Real Estate Near Charleston SC

Zip Codes in Charleston, SC

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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.

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Car-Dependent
Walking Score
51
Bikeable
Bike Score
30
Some Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Egan's Spirits, The Biscuit Shed, and India Spice.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 4.92 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 1.29 miles 14 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining · $$ 1.72 miles 17 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 2.89 miles 18 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 3.03 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 2.13 miles 5 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 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:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
63,760

Total Households

2.23

Average Household Size

$50,240

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Charleston, SC

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Primary Schools ()
Middle Schools ()
High Schools ()
Mixed Schools ()
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
Philip Simmons Middle
PUBLIC
5th - 8th
3/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
4/5
Philip Simmons Elementary
PUBLIC
PreK - 4th
4/5
Springfield Elementary
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
3/5
St. Andrew's School of Math and Science
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
4/5
Charleston Progressive
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
C. E. Williams Middle School for Creative and Scientific Art
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
2/5
Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
Allegro Charter School of Music
PUBLIC
6th - 12th
2/5
Simmons Pinckney Middle
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
No rating available
Blessed Sacrament School
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
First Baptist School
PRIVATE
PreK - 12th
No rating available
The Charleston Catholic School
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
Drayton Hall Elementary
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
4/5
PUBLIC
1st - 8th
5/5
Charleston Charter School for Math and Science
PUBLIC
6th - 12th
3/5
Montessori Community School
PUBLIC
PreK - 8th
5/5
Carolina Voyager Charter
PUBLIC
K - 8th
3/5
Charles Towne Montessori School
PRIVATE
PreK - 6th
No rating available
Mason Preparatory School
PRIVATE
K - 8th
No rating available
PRIVATE
1st - 12th
No rating available
Westminster Presbyterian Preschool
PRIVATE
PreK - K
No rating available
Trinity Montessori School
PRIVATE
PreK - 1st
No rating available
PRIVATE
K - 5th
No rating available
PRIVATE
PreK - 12th
No rating available
Montessori Fountainhead School
PRIVATE
K - K
No rating available
Memminger Elementary
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
James Simons Montessori
PUBLIC
PreK - 8th
1/5
Stono Park Elementary
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
3/5
Charleston Development Academy
PUBLIC
PreK - 8th
1/5
Charleston Sda School
PRIVATE
K - 9th
No rating available
Meeting Street Academy
PRIVATE
PreK - 5th
No rating available
PUBLIC
PreK - 8th
5/5
Mitchell Elementary
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
3/5
Sanders-Clyde Elementary
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
No rating available
Orange Grove Charter School
PUBLIC
PreK - 8th
5/5
Charleston Day School
PRIVATE
K - 8th
No rating available
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
Harvest Time International Academy
PRIVATE
K - 12th
No rating available
New Israel Christian School
PRIVATE
PreK - K
No rating available
Harbor View Elementary
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
5/5
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
4/5
Murray-LaSaine Montessori
PUBLIC
PreK - 8th
4/5
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
Stiles Point Elementary
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
5/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
1/5
James Island Charter High
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
4/5
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
3/5
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
O'Quinn Schools Of Porter Gaud
PRIVATE
PreK - K
No rating available
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