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Charleston, SC

Founded 1670Charleston CountyElev. 6 m
Population
152,014
Median home
$469,100
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
33
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Charleston

Charleston is home to roughly 152,014 residents. Charleston was founded in 1670 and sits in Charleston County. The median age is 36.1 and the median household income is $90,038. Homes carry a median value of $469,100, and about 56% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (70.6%). Around 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 24 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
152,014
Median age
36.1
Median household income
$90,038
Per-capita income
$58,583
Poverty rate
12%
High-school grad or higher
95.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
57.7%
Unemployment
3.4%
Avg. commute
23.8 min
Work from home
17.6%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White70.6%
Hispanic or Latino5.9%
Black17.3%
Asian2.2%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts53.1%
Sales & office19.6%
Service15.1%
Production, transportation & material moving7.3%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$469,100
Median gross rent
$1,632/mo
Owner-occupied
55.6%
Median year built
1994
Households
66,408
Avg. household size
2.2

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Charleston has 33 public schools — 21 elementary, 4 middle, 7 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 11 schools
Reading54%
Math42%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Burke HighHighGrades 9–12
Charleston Advancement Academy High SchoolHighGrades 9–12charter
Charleston Charter School for Math and ScienceHighGrades 6–12charter
James Island Charter HighHighGrades 9–12charter
Philip Simmons HighHighGrades 9–12
West Ashley Center for Advance StudiesHighGrades 9–12
West Ashley HighHighGrades 9–12
Buist AcademyMiddleGrades 3–8
C. E. Williams Middle School for Creative and Scientific ArtMiddleGrades 6–8
Camp Road MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Simmons Pinckney MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Ashley River Creative Arts ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Carolina Voyager CharterElementarycharter
Charleston Development AcademyElementaryGrades -1–8charter

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime5% above national
Charleston405
South Carolina478
United States386
↑ 9% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime2% above national
Charleston1,992
South Carolina2,249
United States1,952
↓ 12% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Charleston Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Charleston.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Charleston County
Coastal floodingVery High
HurricaneVery High
EarthquakeRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Charleston is in Charleston County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Charleston was founded in 1670 and sits in Charleston County. Elevation ~6 m.

Map of Charleston
Charleston, SC
Where Charleston is
CharlestonColumbiaNorth CharlestonMount PleasantRock HillGreenville
Historic places

83 on the National Register of Historic Places, incl. 30 National Historic Landmarks.

Brewton, Miles, HouseBrewton, Robert, HouseFarmers' and Exchange BankFireproof BuildingHeyward, Dubose, HouseHeyward-Washington HouseHuguenot ChurchMarket Hall and Sheds
Notable people from Charleston
Andy DickRobert F. FurchgottRobert JordanJames F. ByrnesCatherine ColemanThomas GibsonWill PattonTim ScottJasmine Camacho-QuinnLauren Hutton
People searches in Charleston
Michael Smith (24)John Smith (21)James Smith (20)David Smith (19)Robert Smith (19)Michael Johnson (19)John Johnson (17)James Johnson (16)Michael Williams (16)William SmithDavid JohnsonRobert JohnsonJohn WilliamsMichael BrownMichael JonesJames WilliamsDavid WilliamsJohn BrownRobert WilliamsJohn JonesWilliam JohnsonMary SmithJames BrownJames Jones
Nearby cities
Mount Pleasant (6 mi)Hanahan (7 mi)James Island (7 mi)North Charleston (8 mi)Goose Creek (12 mi)Summerville (17 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Charleston, SC (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Charleston, South Carolina.

Ryan Christopher Thompson, 45
Charleston · Charleston County · 29412
Kenneth Gonzalez, 65
Charleston · Catawba County · 29414
AKA Kenneth T Gonzalez
George Robinson, 52
Charleston · 29438
Matthew David Anderson, 41
Charleston · Berkeley County · 29492
AKA Matthew Anderson
Matthew Keith Brown, 52
Charleston · Charleston County · 29412
AKA Matt Brown, Matthew Brown
Robert Steven Smith, 57
Charleston · Charleston County · 29407
AKA Bob Smith, Robert Smith
Brian K Greenfiel, 64
Charleston · Charleston County · 29407
AKA Brian Keith Greenfield, Brian Keith Greinfiel
Carlos Antonio Robinson, 38
Charleston · 29401
AKA Carolos Antonio Robinson, Tony Robinson
Michael Anthony Ladson, 64
Charleston · Charleston County · 29412
AKA Anthony Jackson, Michael A Ladson
Julius Anthony Wilson, 74
Charleston · Charleston County · 29407
AKA Anthony Wilson, Anthony Julius Wilson
Anthony Antonio Williams, 56
Charleston · Charleston County · 29414
AKA Amp Dog, Anthony Williams
Anthony Smith, 64
Charleston · Charleston County · 29407
AKA X Ham, X Tony
Daniel Flowers, 67
Charleston · Mecklenburg County · 29404
AKA Daniel Dee Flowers
Christopher Edward White, 62
Charleston · Charleston County · 29412
AKA Chris White, Christopher E White
Christopher Donald Jackson, 49
Charleston · Mecklenburg County · 29405
AKA Christopher Jackson, Donald Jackson
William Leroy Bonneau, 74
Charleston · Charleston County · 29407
AKA Bill Bonneau, Billy Bonneau

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Charleston — frequently asked

What is the population of Charleston, South Carolina?
Charleston has a population of about 152,014, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Charleston?
The median home value in Charleston is $469,100, and the median gross rent is $1,632/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Charleston safe? What is the crime rate?
Charleston Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 405 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Charleston face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Charleston County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including coastal flooding, hurricane, earthquake.
How many schools are in Charleston?
Charleston has 33 public schools (21 elementary, 4 middle, 7 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Charleston?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Charleston. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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