North Charleston, SC
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2021-08-09

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Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

111,501

Unemployment

5.0%

Poverty

21.0%

Median Home

$174,800

Median Income

$45,510

Median Rent

$1,051

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North Charleston SnackAbility

4
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

6/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

9.5

Safety

Amenities

8.5

Education

Commute

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North Charleston, SC Crime Report

8,055
Total Crimes

6,985.4
Total Crimes / 100k People

182.05%
Above National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	North Charleston / 100k People	South Carolina / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	8,055	6,985.4	3,451.6	2,476.7

Violent Crime	1,114	966.1	511.3	366.7
Murder	26	22.5	9.0	5.0
Robbery	229	198.6	64.0	81.6
Aggravated Assault	756	655.6	390.5	250.2
Property Crime	6,941	6,019.3	2,940.3	2,109.9
Burglary	853	739.7	533.4	340.5
Larceny	5,123	4,442.7	2,116.1	1,549.5
Car Theft	965	836.9	290.8	219.9

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North Charleston, SC Cost Of Living

95
North Charleston's Overall Cost Of Living

0.9x
Lower Than The National Average

Living Expense	North Charleston	South Carolina	National Average
Overall	95	94	100

Services	98	102	100
Groceries	101	102	100
Health	96	95	100
Housing	83	80	100
Transportation	87	90	100
Utilities	121	107	100

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North Charleston, SC Photos

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Rankings for North Charleston in South Carolina

Ranks #13 in Worst Places To Live In South Carolina

Ranks #19 in Most Dangerous Cities In South Carolina

Ranks #47 in Best Places To Live In South Carolina

Map Of North Charleston, SC

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Population over time in North Charleston

Year	Population	% Change
2019	111,501	1.5%
2018	109,886	1.6%
2017	108,186	2.0%
2016	106,113	1.9%
2015	104,146	2.0%
2014	102,143	2.1%
2013	100,018	1.9%
2012	98,150	2.0%
2011	96,221	1.8%
2010	94,524	-

Race / Ethnicity in North Charleston

White

38.4% (42,766)

African American

44.2% (49,309)

American Indian

0.3% (362)

Asian

2.1% (2,316)

Hawaiian

0.1% (125)

Other

0.3% (366)

Two Or More

3.2% (3,592)

Hispanic

11.4% (12,665)

Race	North Charleston	SC	USA
White	38.4%	63.7%	60.7%
African American	44.2%	26.6%	12.3%
American Indian	0.3%	0.3%	0.7%
Asian	2.1%	1.6%	5.5%
Hawaiian	0.1%	0.1%	0.2%
Other	0.3%	0.2%	0.2%
Two Or More	3.2%	2.0%	2.4%
Hispanic	11.4%	5.7%	18.0%

Gender in North Charleston

Female

51.0% (56,815)

Male

49.0% (54,685)

Gender	North Charleston	SC	USA
Female	51.0%	51.5%	50.8%
Male	49.0%	48.5%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in North Charleston for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

6.0% (6,690)

9-12th Grade

11.0% (12,265)

High School / GED

31.0% (34,565)

Some College

20.0% (22,300)

Associate's Degree

10.0% (11,150)

Bachelor's Degree

16.0% (17,840)

Master's Degree

5.0% (5,575)

Professional Degree

1.0% (1,115)

Doctorate Degree

0.0% (0)

Education	North Charleston	SC	USA
< 9th Grade	6.0%	3.0%	6.0%
9-12th Grade	11.0%	8.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	31.0%	29.0%	27.0%
Some College	20.0%	21.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	10.0%	10.0%	8.0%
Bachelor's Degree	16.0%	18.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	5.0%	8.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	1.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	0.0%	1.0%	1.0%

Household Income For North Charleston, South Carolina

Less than $10,000

8.6% (963,125)

$10,000 to $14,999

5.9% (661,166)

$15,000 to $24,999

13.3% (1,480,502)

$25,000 to $34,999

12.1% (1,348,162)

$35,000 to $49,999

13.7% (1,528,964)

$50,000 to $74,999

19.5% (2,173,356)

$75,000 to $99,999

11.4% (1,266,415)

$100,000 to $149,999

9.0% (1,007,061)

$150,000 to $199,999

3.8% (427,108)

$200,000 or more

2.6% (294,236)

Income	North Charleston	SC	USA
Less than $10,000	8.6%	7.4%	6.0%
$10,000 to $14,999	5.9%	5.1%	4.3%
$15,000 to $24,999	13.3%	10.4%	8.9%
$25,000 to $34,999	12.1%	10.5%	8.9%
$35,000 to $49,999	13.7%	13.8%	12.3%
$50,000 to $74,999	19.5%	18.2%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	11.4%	12.5%	12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999	9.0%	12.7%	15.1%
$150,000 to $199,999	3.8%	4.8%	6.8%
$200,000 or more	2.6%	4.6%	7.7%

North Charleston, SC
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Rankings for North Charleston in South Carolina

Ranks #13 in Worst Places To Live In South Carolina

Ranks #19 in Most Dangerous Cities In South Carolina