Strong, Diverse Population GrowthThe Charleston lifestyle has been discovered, with a steady stream of newcomers boosting the region's population to more than 660,000. Many of these new residents are highly educated and seeking employment. Many others bring with them thriving businesses of their own. All add to the unique flavor and energy of this historic coastal city. |
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| Population and Demographics1 | ||||
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| Population | 2000 | 2010 | % change 2000-2010 | 2020 projection |
| Charleston S.C. MSA | 549,033 | 664,607 | 21.1% | 708,130 |
| Population by Age | 2000 | 2010 | ||
| 19 or younger | 29.2% | 26.2% | ||
| 20-24 | 7.7% | 8.0% | ||
| 25-34 | 14.7% | 15.1% | ||
| 35-54 | 29.5% | 27.2% | ||
| 55-64 | 8.5% | 11.8% | ||
| 65+ | 10.4% | 11.4% | ||
| Median Age | 33.9 | 35.4 | ||
| Population by Gender | 2000 | 2010 | ||
| Male | 49.1 | 48.9% | ||
| Female | 50.9 | 51.1% | ||
| Population by Race | 2000 | 2010 | ||
| White | 65.1% | 65.6% | ||
| Black or African-American | 30.8% | 27.7% | ||
| Asian | 1.3% | 1.6% | ||
| Other | 2.8% | 5.1% | ||
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race)2 | 2.4% | 5.4% | ||
| Households | 2000 | 2009 | ||
| Total Households (2000 and 2010 Census) | 207,957 | 259,987 | ||
| Median Household Income | $39,491 | $48,246 | ||
| Average Household Income | $51,315 | $63,686 | ||
| Educational Attainment | 2000 | 2009 | ||
| High school diploma (or equivalent) or higher | 81.3% | 87.1% | ||
| Bachelors degree or higher | 25% | 31.1% | ||
| Advanced degree | 8.7% | 10.3% | ||
| Charleston MSA | South Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households (2010) | 259,987 | 1,801,181 | 116,716,292 |
| Household Growth Rate 2000-2010 | 25.0% | 17.4% | 10.7% |
| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 6/2011 | |||
| Median Household Income (2009) | Median Household Income (2000) | Median Percent Growth 2000-2009 | Average Household Income (2009) | Average Household Income (2000) | Average Percent Growth 2000-2009 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston MSA | $48,246 | $39,491 | 22.2% | $63,686 | $51,315 | 24.1% |
| South Carolina | $42,442 | $37,082 | 14.5% | $57,062 | $48,349 | 18.0% |
| United States | $50,221 | $41,994 | 19.6% | $68,914 | $56,643 | 21.7% |
| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2009 American Community Survey, 9/2010 | ||||||
| Charleston MSA | South Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High school diploma or equivalent or higher | 87.1% | 83.6% | 85.3% |
| Hold a bachelors degree or higher | 31.1% | 24.3% | 27.9% |
| Hold an advanced degree | 10.3% | 8.4% | 10.3% |
| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2009 American Community Survey, 9/2010 | |||