North Charleston, South Carolina Population 2022
North Charleston is a city located in Berkeley County, Charleston County, and Dorchester County South Carolina. North Charleston has a 2020 population of 122,297. North Charleston is currently growing at a rate of 1.92% annually and its population has increased by 24.86% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 97,949 in 2010.
The average household income in North Charleston is $60,738 with a poverty rate of 19.73%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,084 per month, and the median house value is $184,600. The median age in North Charleston is 33 years, 31.5 years for males, and 33.8 years for females.
North Charleston Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of North Charlestonwas:
- Black or African American: 44.13%
- White: 43.93%
- Two or more races: 4.60%
- Other race: 4.58%
- Asian: 2.35%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.21%
- Native American: 0.20%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 667,450 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 681,262 | 13,812 | 2.03% |
| 2012 | 696,839 | 15,577 | 2.24% |
| 2013 | 711,272 | 14,433 | 2.03% |
| 2014 | 726,836 | 15,564 | 2.14% |
| 2015 | 745,185 | 18,349 | 2.46% |
| 2016 | 761,578 | 16,393 | 2.15% |
| 2017 | 775,537 | 13,959 | 1.80% |
| 2018 | 788,122 | 12,585 | 1.60% |
| 2019 | 802,122 | 14,000 | 1.75% |
| 2020 | 816,122 | 14,000 | 1.72% |
| 2021 | 830,122 | 14,000 | 1.69% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 50,032 | 43.93% |
| Black or African American | 50,256 | 44.13% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 233 | 0.20% |
| Asian | 2,676 | 2.35% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 234 | 0.21% |
| Some Other Race | 5,215 | 4.58% |
| Two or More Races | 5,234 | 4.60% |
North Charleston Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 43,372 | 2.5 | 46.9 |
| Married | 14,042 | 3.36 | 66.1 |
| Male | 1,582 | 3.68 | 37.3 |
| Female | 7,268 | 3.93 | 32.8 |
| Non Family | 20,480 | 1.32 | 39.5 |
3.45
Average Family Size
2.5
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,406 | 4.51% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 7,694 | 10.19% |
| High School Graduate | 21,935 | 29.04% |
| Some College | 15,484 | 20.50% |
| Associates Degree | 8,062 | 10.67% |
| Bachelors Degree | 13,167 | 17.43% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,783 | 7.66% |
North Charleston Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1,841 | 1,417 | 739 |
| 2+ Races | 2,678 | 2,447 | 1,029 |
| White | 32,988 | 30,984 | 11,464 |
| Black | 31,418 | 25,817 | 4,915 |
| Hispanic | 7,239 | 4,395 | 919 |
| Islander | 132 | 66 | 14 |
| Other Race | 2,773 | 1,244 | 197 |
| Native American | 148 | 127 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 93.93%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 40.14%.
$33,369
Average Earnings
$38,990
Average Male
$28,313
Average Female
North Charleston Language by Age
North Charleston Language
85.78% of North Charleston residents speak only English, while 14.22% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.09% of the population.
North Charleston Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 233 | 118 | 50.64% |
| Hispanic | 12,750 | 3,912 | 30.68% |
| Black | 47,899 | 11,969 | 24.99% |
| Islander | 229 | 57 | 24.89% |
| Multiple | 4,889 | 952 | 19.47% |
| White | 41,050 | 4,503 | 10.97% |
| Asian | 2,630 | 97 | 3.69% |
| Other | 1,536 | NaN% |
19.73%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.68%
Male Poverty Rate
21.67%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in North Charleston
The race most likely to be in poverty in North Charleston is Native, with 50.64% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in North Charleston is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.21%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.86%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.84%.
North Charleston Marital Status
Marriage Rates
35.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.7%
Male Marriage Rate
34.1%
Female Marriage Rate
North Charleston Married by Age and Sex
North Charleston Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
North Charleston Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,962 | 12.51% |
| Black | 3,354 | 9.41% |
| Native American | 25 | 14.45% |
| Asian | 77 | 3.48% |
| Other Race | 42 | 1.50% |
| 2+ Races | 643 | 21.69% |
| Hispanic | 265 | 3.46% |
North Charleston Veterans by Education
12.69%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.46%
Veteran Disability Rate
67.4%
Labor Force Participation
61.1%
Employment Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
54.66%
Born in North Charleston
89.24%
Native Born
10.76%
Foreign Born
7.52%
Non Citizen
3.23%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
89.24% of North Charleston residents were born in the United States, with 54.66% having been born in South Carolina. 7.52% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 2,500 | 0.00% | |
| 1960 | 23,500 | 21,000 | 11.86% |
| 1980 | 62,479 | 38,979 | 5.01% |
| 1990 | 70,218 | 7,739 | 1.17% |
| 2000 | 79,641 | 9,423 | 1.27% |
| 2010 | 97,949 | 18,308 | 2.09% |
| 2011 | 99,898 | 1,949 | 1.99% |
| 2012 | 101,994 | 2,096 | 2.10% |
| 2013 | 104,050 | 2,056 | 2.02% |
| 2014 | 106,754 | 2,704 | 2.60% |
| 2015 | 108,597 | 1,843 | 1.73% |
| 2016 | 109,738 | 1,141 | 1.05% |
| 2017 | 110,820 | 1,082 | 0.99% |
| 2018 | 113,077 | 2,257 | 2.04% |
| 2019 | 115,382 | 2,305 | 2.04% |
| 2020 | 117,687 | 2,305 | 2.00% |
| 2021 | 119,992 | 2,305 | 1.96% |
| 2022 | 122,297 | 2,305 | 1.92% |