Charleston, South Carolina

Population Data for Charleston, SC:

Population – 166165
Male – 48.21 %
Female – 51.79 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 65.33 %
Hispanic – 2.19 %
African American – 30.99 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.26 %
Asian – 1.26 %

Geographic Data for Charleston, South Carolina:

Population Density – 968.41 per sq. mi
Elevation – 110 ft.
Time Zone – Eastern (GMT -5)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Charleston:

In Elementary School – 16,343 (33.54 %)
In High School – 8,050 (16.52 %)
In College – 19,322 (39.66 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 21,060 (19.87 %)
Associate’s Degree – 7,258 (6.85 %)
Some College, No Degree – 23,336 (22.02 %)
High School Graduate – 24,478 (23.10 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 5,636 (5.32 %)

Employment and Household Data for Charleston, SC:

Percentage of People Employed – 58.99 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 3.88 %
Unemployment Level – 6.06 %

Median Household Income – $35,516.50
Average Household Size – 2.27

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 36.53 %
2 Vehicles – 32.71 %
3 or more Vehicles – 10.82 %

Average Cost to Rent in Charleston - $4,235 per month