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
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| Charleston SC MSA County | Population Estimate, 2022 |
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| Berkeley County | 245,117 |
| Charleston County | 419,279 |
| Dorchester County | 166,133 |
| Charleston Metro Area | 830,529 |
| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 | |
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Population By Age & Race By County
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| Population Demographics | Berkeley County | Charleston County | Dorchester County |
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| Age | | | |
| 19 or younger | 26.8% | 22.5% | 27.4% |
| 20-24 | 7.1% | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| 25-34 | 14.7% | 17.2% | 14.0% |
| 35-54 | 26.3% | 25.2% | 27.5% |
| 55-64 | 12.2% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 65+ | 12.9% | 15.4% | 13.1% |
| Median Age | 36.0 | 37.6 | 37.9 |
| Race | | | |
| White | 67.1% | 68.2% | 67.8% |
| Black or African-American | 23.8% | 27.3% | 25.4% |
| Asian | 2.3% | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Other | 6.8% | 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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