Charleston, SC
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Charleston, South Carolina Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
135,257
Unemployment
3.4%
Poverty
13.2%
Median Home
$330,600
Median Income
$68,438
Median Rent
$1,257
Charleston SnackAbility
8
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
9
Affordability
5
Diversity
8.5
Safety
5
Amenities
8.5
Education
9
Commute
8
Charleston, SC Crime Report
3,640
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,632.8
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
6.30%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Charleston / 100k People |
South Carolina / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 3,640 | 2,632.8 | 3,451.6 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 516 | 373.2 | 511.3 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 8 | 5.8 | 9.0 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 95 | 68.7 | 64.0 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 362 | 261.8 | 390.5 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 3,124 | 2,259.6 | 2,940.3 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 292 | 211.2 | 533.4 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 2,335 | 1,688.9 | 2,116.1 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 497 | 359.5 | 290.8 | 219.9 |
Charleston, SC Cost Of Living
111
Charleston's Overall Cost Of Living
Charleston's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Charleston | South Carolina | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 111 | 94 | 100 | |
| Services | 98 | 102 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 101 | 102 | 100 | |
| Health | 96 | 95 | 100 | |
| Housing | 135 | 80 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 87 | 90 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 121 | 107 | 100 | |
Charleston, SC Photos
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Rankings for Charleston in South Carolina
Map Of Charleston, SC
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3
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4
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5
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Population over time in Charleston
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 135,257 | 1.1% |
| 2018 | 133,762 | 1.9% |
| 2017 | 131,204 | 1.0% |
| 2016 | 129,888 | 1.7% |
| 2015 | 127,694 | 1.8% |
| 2014 | 125,458 | 1.8% |
| 2013 | 123,267 | 2.0% |
| 2012 | 120,903 | 2.1% |
| 2011 | 118,401 | 1.8% |
| 2010 | 116,347 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Charleston
| Race | Charleston | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.5% | 63.7% | 60.7% |
| African American | 21.6% | 26.6% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 1.9% | 1.6% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 1.4% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 3.2% | 5.7% | 18.0% |
Gender in Charleston
| Gender | Charleston | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 51.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.2% | 48.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Charleston for adults over 25
| Education | Charleston | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 18.0% | 29.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 16.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 10.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 34.0% | 18.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 13.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Charleston, South Carolina
| Income | Charleston | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.1% | 7.4% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.1% | 5.1% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.7% | 10.4% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.0% | 10.5% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.7% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.0% | 18.2% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.8% | 12.5% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.4% | 12.7% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.7% | 4.8% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 9.4% | 4.6% | 7.7% |
