North Charleston is a city located in Berkeley County South Carolina. North Charleston has a 2024 population of 123,441. North Charleston is currently growing at a rate of 1.62% annually and its population has increased by 6.83% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 115,551 in 2020.
The average household income in North Charleston is $79,035 with a poverty rate of 16.47%. The median age in North Charleston is 33.8 years: 32.6 years for males, and 35.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of North Charleston was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 51,905 | 44.84% |
| White | 45,812 | 39.58% |
| Two or more races | 7,565 | 6.54% |
| Other race | 6,136 | 5.3% |
| Asian | 3,861 | 3.34% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 294 | 0.25% |
| Native American | 182 | 0.16% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 45,917 | 2.42 | 49.4 | 50.6 |
| Non Family | 20,495 | 1.3 | 40.4 | 59.6 |
| Married | 15,373 | 3.25 | 69.3 | 30.7 |
| Female | 7,854 | 3.5 | 35.8 | 64.2 |
| Male | 2,195 | 3.32 | 42.7 | 57.3 |
3.23
Average Family Size
2.42
Average Household Size
49.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 6,638 | 8.5% |
| Associates Degree | 8,339 | 10.67% |
| Bachelors Degree | 14,084 | 18.02% |
| Graduate Degree | 6,811 | 8.72% |
| High School Graduate | 21,273 | 27.23% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,280 | 4.2% |
| Some College | 17,712 | 22.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 33,738 | 28,856 | 5,310 |
| White | 32,259 | 30,453 | 12,302 |
| Hispanic | 6,479 | 3,697 | 812 |
| 2+ Races | 4,236 | 3,817 | 1,537 |
| Other Race | 3,450 | 1,549 | 214 |
| Asian | 2,625 | 2,328 | 1,206 |
| Islander | 198 | 95 | 22 |
| Native American | 72 | 61 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 94.4%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 45.94%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,233 | $69,747 | $47,269 |
| Graduate Degree | $59,882 | $74,141 | $58,113 |
| High School Graduate | $34,298 | $40,653 | $29,958 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,401 | $32,091 | $21,135 |
| Overall | $41,047 | $46,525 | $34,721 |
| Some College | $39,564 | $47,644 | $33,105 |
$41,047
Average Earnings
$46,525
Average Male
$34,721
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.19% of North Charleston residents speak only English, while 13.81% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.88% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 50,147 | 10,010 | 19.96% |
| White | 40,652 | 4,758 | 11.7% |
| Hispanic | 11,543 | 2,182 | 18.9% |
| Other | 5,982 | 1,378 | 23.04% |
| Multiple | 7,305 | 1,142 | 15.63% |
| Asian | 3,749 | 259 | 6.91% |
| Islander | 291 | 75 | 25.77% |
| Native | 182 | 58 | 31.87% |
16.47%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.29%
Male Poverty Rate
17.62%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in North Charleston is Native, with 31.87% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in North Charleston is Asian, with 6.91% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.5%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.18%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.38%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.47% |
| High School | 15.12% |
| Some College | 11.94% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.1% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 39.44% |
| Female Unemployed | 39.15% |
| Female Employed | 8.48% |
| Male Employed | 5.36% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $72,565 | $89,004 |
| Households | $58,534 | $79,035 |
| Married Families | $95,883 | $112,295 |
| Non Families | $43,326 | $63,846 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.2%
Male Marriage Rate
34.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
9,477
Number of Veterans
8,109
Male Veterans
1,368
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 3,807 |
| First Gulf War | 3,041 |
| Vietnam | 2,040 |
| Korea | 163 |
| World War II | 59 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 2,790 |
| 55 to 64 | 2,145 |
| 65 to 74 | 1,755 |
| 18 to 34 | 1,704 |
| 75+ | 1,083 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,631 | 12.65% |
| Black | 3,905 | 10.33% |
| 2+ Races | 722 | 15.72% |
| Hispanic | 337 | 4.72% |
| Asian | 122 | 3.96% |
| Other Race | 90 | 2.33% |
| Native American | 7 | 7.07% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.13%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.93%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69%
Labor Force Participation
63.1%
Employment Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
53%
Born in North Charleston
89.49%
Native Born
10.51%
Foreign Born
6.84%
Non Citizen
3.67%
Naturalized
89.49% of North Charleston residents were born in the United States, with 53% having been born in South Carolina. 6.84% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 133,305 | 1,973 | 1.5% |
| 2028 | 131,332 | 1,973 | 1.53% |
| 2027 | 129,359 | 1,972 | 1.55% |
| 2026 | 127,387 | 1,973 | 1.57% |
| 2025 | 125,414 | 1,973 | 1.6% |
| 2024 | 123,441 | 1,972 | 1.62% |
| 2023 | 121,469 | 2,871 | 2.42% |
| 2022 | 118,598 | 1,025 | 0.87% |
| 2021 | 117,573 | 2,022 | 1.75% |
| 2020 | 115,551 | -364 | -0.31% |
| 2019 | 115,915 | 2,435 | 2.15% |
| 2018 | 113,480 | 2,293 | 2.06% |
| 2017 | 111,187 | 1,159 | 1.05% |
| 2016 | 110,028 | 1,142 | 1.05% |
| 2015 | 108,886 | 1,930 | 1.8% |
| 2014 | 106,956 | 2,739 | 2.63% |
| 2013 | 104,217 | 2,074 | 2.03% |
| 2012 | 102,143 | 2,213 | 2.21% |
| 2011 | 99,930 | 1,963 | 2% |
| 2010 | 97,967 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 79,641 | 9,423 | 13.42% |
| 1990 | 70,218 | 7,739 | 12.39% |
| 1980 | 62,479 | 38,979 | 165.87% |
| 1960 | 23,500 | 21,000 | 840% |
| 1940 | 2,500 | -130,805 | -98.12% |