Charleston | SC | USA

County Profiles

The Charleston region’s incorporated cities and towns continue to flourish, creating a larger, more diverse workforce. Get a quick data snapshot of the Charleston region’s three counties, 27 cities, and 3,100 square miles.

Population By County

Charleston SC MSA CountyPopulation Estimate, 2021
Berkeley County236,701
Charleston County413,024
Dorchester County163,327
Charleston Metro Area813,052
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022

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Population By Age & Race By County

Population DemographicsBerkeley CountyCharleston CountyDorchester County
Age
19 or younger26.8%22.5%27.4%
20-247.1%6.7%5.8%
25-3414.7%17.2%14.0%
35-5426.3%25.2%27.5%
55-6412.2%13.0%12.2%
65+12.9%15.4%13.1%
Median Age36.037.637.9
Race
White67.1%68.2%67.8%
Black or African-American23.8%27.3%25.4%
Asian2.3%1.4%1.9%
Other6.8%3.1%4.9%
Hispanic Origin
Hispanic or Latino (of any race)6.5%5.1%5.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau

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5 Largest Cities

CityWebsitePopulation Estimate, 2021
Charlestonhttp://www.charleston-sc.gov/151,612
North Charlestonhttp://www.northcharleston.org/117,472
Mount Pleasanthttp://www.tompsc.com/92,398
Summervillehttp://www.summervillesc.gov/51,216
Goose Creekhttps://www.cityofgoosecreek.com/46,229
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022

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