Charleston, SC
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Charleston, South Carolina Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
137,041
Unemployment
3.4%
Poverty
12.6%
Median Home
$349,000
Median Income
$72,071
Median Rent
$1,318
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
3,868
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,771.1
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
18.12%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Charleston / 100k People |
South Carolina / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 3,868 | 2,771.1 | 3,251.8 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 650 | 465.7 | 530.7 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 17 | 12.2 | 10.5 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 100 | 71.6 | 59.8 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 479 | 343.2 | 420.3 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 3,218 | 2,305.5 | 2,721.1 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 326 | 233.6 | 448.0 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 2,439 | 1,747.4 | 1,991.0 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 453 | 324.5 | 282.1 | 246.0 |
Charleston, SC Cost Of Living
112
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 | 112 | 93 | 100 | |
| Services | 97 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 106 | 105 | 100 | |
| Health | 101 | 95 | 100 | |
| Housing | 133 | 80 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 96 | 94 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 123 | 105 | 100 | |
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Rankings for Charleston in South Carolina
Map Of Charleston, SC
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4
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Population over time in Charleston
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 137,041 | 2.5% |
| 2019 | 133,762 | 1.9% |
| 2018 | 131,204 | 1.0% |
| 2017 | 129,888 | 1.7% |
| 2016 | 127,694 | 1.8% |
| 2015 | 125,458 | 1.8% |
| 2014 | 123,267 | 2.0% |
| 2013 | 120,903 | 2.1% |
| 2012 | 118,401 | 1.8% |
| 2011 | 116,347 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Charleston
| Race | Charleston | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.4% | 63.4% | 60.1% |
| African American | 20.7% | 26.3% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2.1% | 1.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 1.7% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 3.6% | 5.8% | 18.2% |
Gender in Charleston
| Gender | Charleston | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 51.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 46.9% | 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% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 17.0% | 29.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 16.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 34.0% | 18.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 13.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 5.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Charleston, South Carolina
| Income | Charleston | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.7% | 7.4% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.6% | 4.8% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.3% | 9.9% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.3% | 10.2% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.8% | 13.5% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.0% | 18.2% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.2% | 12.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.7% | 13.4% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.5% | 5.2% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 10.8% | 5.1% | 8.3% |
