State
Land Area (mi²)
77.5 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,548.30/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
1.96%
Growth Since 2010
23.11%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
830,122
World Population Review
North Charleston, South Carolina Population 2021
119,992
North Charleston is a city located in Berkeley County, Charleston County, and Dorchester County South Carolina. With a 2020 population of 119,992, it is the 3rd largest city in South Carolina (after Charleston and Columbia) and the 242nd largest city in the United States . North Charleston is currently growing at a rate of 1.96% annually and its population has increased by 23.11% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 97,471 in 2010. North Charleston reached it's highest population of 119,992 in 2021. Spanning over 81 miles, North Charleston has a population density of 1,548 people per square mile.
The average household income in North Charleston is $60,738 with a poverty rate of 20.96%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,051 per month, and the median house value is $174,800. 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 Charleston was:
- White: 45.88%
- Black or African American: 44.79%
- Two or more races: 3.48%
- Other race: 3.34%
- Asian: 2.08%
- Native American: 0.32%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.11%
The current population of North Charleston, South Carolina is 119,992 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 113,077.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 97,471.
North Charleston, South Carolina Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 830,122 | 14,000 | 1.69% |
| 2020 | 816,122 | 14,000 | 1.72% |
| 2019 | 802,122 | 14,000 | 1.75% |
| 2018 | 788,122 | 12,585 | 1.60% |
| 2017 | 775,537 | 13,959 | 1.80% |
| 2016 | 761,578 | 16,393 | 2.15% |
| 2015 | 745,185 | 18,349 | 2.46% |
| 2014 | 726,836 | 15,564 | 2.14% |
| 2013 | 711,272 | 14,433 | 2.03% |
| 2012 | 696,839 | 15,577 | 2.24% |
| 2011 | 681,262 | 13,812 | 2.03% |
| 2010 | 667,450 | 0.00% |
North Charleston Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 51,154 | 45.88% |
| Black or African American | 49,939 | 44.79% |
| Two or More Races | 3,883 | 3.48% |
| Some Other Race | 3,722 | 3.34% |
| Asian | 2,316 | 2.08% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 362 | 0.32% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 125 | 0.11% |
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North Charleston Population by Race
North Charleston Population Pyramid $2021
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North Charleston Population by Age
North Charleston Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 41,874 | 2.53 | 44.8 |
| Non Family | 19,250 | 1.31 | 38.1 |
| Married | 13,370 | 3.42 | 62.7 |
| Female | 7,652 | 3.83 | 31.1 |
| Male | 1,602 | 3.57 | 41.8 |
3.46
Average Family Size
2.53
Average Household Size
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North Charleston Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,429 | 4.72% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 8,303 | 11.42% |
| High School Graduate | 22,269 | 30.64% |
| Some College | 14,724 | 20.26% |
| Associates Degree | 7,364 | 10.13% |
| Bachelors Degree | 11,810 | 16.25% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,785 | 6.58% |
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North Charleston Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
North Charleston Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 31,461 | 29,278 | 10,131 |
| Black | 31,380 | 25,319 | 4,614 |
| Hispanic | 6,834 | 3,941 | 717 |
| Other Race | 2,272 | 963 | 210 |
| Asian | 1,540 | 1,127 | 688 |
| 2+ Races | 1,469 | 1,305 | 449 |
| Native American | 173 | 152 | 6 |
| Islander | 76 | 72 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 94.74%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 44.68%.
North Charleston Educational Attainment by Race
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$32,182
Average Earnings
$38,030
Average Male
$27,899
Average Female
North Charleston Earnings by Educational Attainment
North Charleston Language by Age
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North Charleston Language
86.48% of North Charleston residents speak only English, while 13.52% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.79% of the population.
North Charleston Language
North Charleston Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 47,358 | 12,881 | 27.20% |
| White | 40,462 | 4,314 | 10.66% |
| Hispanic | 12,167 | 3,964 | 32.58% |
| Other | 3,611 | 1,032 | 28.58% |
| Multiple | 3,597 | 860 | 23.91% |
| Asian | 2,288 | 186 | 8.13% |
| Native | 362 | 164 | 45.30% |
| Islander | 67 | 9 | 13.43% |
20.96%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.79%
Male Poverty Rate
22.93%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in North Charleston
The race most likely to be in poverty in North Charleston is Native, with 45.30% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in North Charleston is Asian, with 8.13% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.60%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.47%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.68%.
North Charleston Poverty
North Charleston Poverty Rate by Education
North Charleston Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
34.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.0%
Male Marriage Rate
32.1%
Female Marriage Rate
North Charleston Married by Age and Sex
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North Charleston Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
North Charleston Marital Status by Race
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North Charleston Marital Status
North Charleston Veterans by War
North Charleston Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,028 | 12.78% |
| Black | 3,355 | 9.41% |
| Hispanic | 291 | 3.63% |
| 2+ Races | 193 | 10.35% |
| Asian | 73 | 4.22% |
| Other Race | 67 | 2.56% |
| Native American | 32 | 13.85% |
North Charleston Veterans by Race
North Charleston Veterans by Education
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10.49%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.96%
Veteran Disability Rate
North Charleston Veterans by Education
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66.8%
Labor Force Participation
60.7%
Employment Rate
5%
Unemployment Rate
North Charleston Employment by Age
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North Charleston Employment by Race
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North Charleston Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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90.36%
Native Born
9.64%
Foreign Born
7.05%
Non Citizen
2.59%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
90.36% of North Charleston residents were born in the United States, with 55.54% having been born in South Carolina. 7.05% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
North Charleston Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 119,992 | 2,305 | 1.96% |
| 2020 | 117,687 | 2,305 | 2.00% |
| 2019 | 115,382 | 2,305 | 2.04% |
| 2018 | 113,077 | 2,257 | 2.04% |
| 2017 | 110,820 | 1,082 | 0.99% |
| 2016 | 109,738 | 1,141 | 1.05% |
| 2015 | 108,597 | 1,843 | 1.73% |
| 2014 | 106,754 | 2,704 | 2.60% |
| 2013 | 104,050 | 2,056 | 2.02% |
| 2012 | 101,994 | 2,096 | 2.10% |
| 2011 | 99,898 | 1,949 | 1.99% |
| 2010 | 97,949 | 18,308 | 2.09% |
| 2000 | 79,641 | 9,423 | 1.27% |
| 1990 | 70,218 | 7,739 | 1.17% |
| 1980 | 62,479 | 38,979 | 5.01% |
| 1960 | 23,500 | 21,000 | 11.86% |
| 1940 | 2,500 | 0.00% |