North Charleston, SC
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
113,880
Unemployment
4.3%
Poverty
19.7%
Median Home
$184,600
Median Income
$47,201
Median Rent
$1,084
North Charleston SnackAbility
4
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
8
Affordability
4
Diversity
9.5
Safety
3
Amenities
8.5
Education
6
Commute
8
North Charleston, SC Crime Report
7,343
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
6,249.2
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
166.38%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
North Charleston / 100k People |
South Carolina / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 7,343 | 6,249.2 | 3,251.8 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 1,345 | 1,144.7 | 530.7 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 38 | 32.3 | 10.5 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 318 | 270.6 | 59.8 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 899 | 765.1 | 420.3 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 5,998 | 5,104.6 | 2,721.1 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 651 | 554.0 | 448.0 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 4,667 | 3,971.8 | 1,991.0 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 680 | 578.7 | 282.1 | 246.0 |
North Charleston, SC Cost Of Living
97
North Charleston's Overall Cost Of Living
North Charleston's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | North Charleston | South Carolina | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 93 | 100 | |
| Services | 95 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 105 | 105 | 100 | |
| Health | 97 | 95 | 100 | |
| Housing | 82 | 80 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 96 | 94 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 123 | 105 | 100 | |
North Charleston, SC Photos
Source: Public Domain
Source: Public Domain
Source: Public Domain
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Source: Wikipedia User Mydogtryed | CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Wikipedia User Mydogtryed | CC BY-SA 3.0
Rankings for North Charleston in South Carolina
Map Of North Charleston, SC
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Population over time in North Charleston
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 113,880 | 3.6% |
| 2019 | 109,886 | 1.6% |
| 2018 | 108,186 | 2.0% |
| 2017 | 106,113 | 1.9% |
| 2016 | 104,146 | 2.0% |
| 2015 | 102,143 | 2.1% |
| 2014 | 100,018 | 1.9% |
| 2013 | 98,150 | 2.0% |
| 2012 | 96,221 | 1.8% |
| 2011 | 94,524 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in North Charleston
| Race | North Charleston | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 38.2% | 63.4% | 60.1% |
| African American | 43.4% | 26.3% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2.3% | 1.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 3.7% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 11.6% | 5.8% | 18.2% |
Gender in North Charleston
| Gender | North Charleston | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 51.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.8% | 48.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in North Charleston for adults over 25
| Education | North Charleston | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 10.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 29.0% | 29.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17.0% | 18.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 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
| Income | North Charleston | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.0% | 7.4% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.0% | 4.8% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.9% | 9.9% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12.3% | 10.2% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.0% | 13.5% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.1% | 18.2% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.9% | 12.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 9.0% | 13.4% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.5% | 5.2% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.2% | 5.1% | 8.3% |
