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, 2024 |
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| Berkeley County | 264,276 |
| Charleston County | 431,001 |
| Dorchester County | 174,663 |
| Charleston Metro Area | 869,940 |
| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 | |
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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 | 26.3% | 21.5% | 26.8% |
| 20-24 | 6.4% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
| 25-34 | 14.2% | 15.1% | 13.7% |
| 35-54 | 26.1% | 26.3% | 26.2% |
| 55-64 | 12.0% | 12.7% | 12.4% |
| 65+ | 15.0% | 18.3% | 15.4% |
| Median Age | 36.6 | 39.7 | 38.2 |
| Race | | | |
| White | 63.2% | 66.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African-American | 23.8% | 22.2% | 25.7% |
| Asian | 2.4% | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Other | 10.6% | 9.2% | 10.5% |
| Hispanic Origin | | | |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 9.2% | 7.0% | 7.3% |
| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 | | | |
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