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North Charleston, SC

Founded 1972Charleston CountyElev. 6 m
Population
117,460
Median home
$267,700
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
32
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About North Charleston

North Charleston is a city in South Carolina with about 117,460 residents. North Charleston was founded in 1972 and sits in Charleston County. The median age is 34.3 and the median household income is $62,789. Homes carry a median value of $267,700, and about 49% of residents own where they live. Black residents make up the largest share of the population (41.6%). Around 28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 25 minutes.

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

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
117,460
Median age
34.3
Median household income
$62,789
Per-capita income
$35,740
Poverty rate
15.5%
High-school grad or higher
86.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
28%
Unemployment
4.3%
Avg. commute
24.5 min
Work from home
8.4%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White37%
Hispanic or Latino12.8%
Black41.6%
Asian3.5%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts35.6%
Sales & office18.5%
Service18.3%
Production, transportation & material moving14.8%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance12.8%

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

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$267,700
Median gross rent
$1,364/mo
Owner-occupied
48.5%
Median year built
1995
Households
47,528
Avg. household size
2.39

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

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

North Charleston has 32 public schools — 16 elementary, 5 middle, 10 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 10 schools
Reading36%
Math25%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Academic Magnet HighHighGrades 9–12
Allegro Charter School of MusicHighGrades 6–12charter
Charleston School of the ArtsHighGrades 6–12
Cooper River Center for Advanced StudiesHighGrades 9–12
Fort Dorchester HighHighGrades 9–12
Greg Mathis Charter HighHighGrades 9–12charter
Military Magnet AcademyHighGrades 6–12
North Charleston HighHighGrades 9–12
Palmetto Scholars AcademyHighGrades 6–12charter
RB Stall HighHighGrades 9–12
Deer Park MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Jerry Zucker Middle School of ScienceMiddleGrades 6–8
Morningside MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Northwoods MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8

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

Safety

Crime

violent crime140% above national
North Charleston926
South Carolina478
United States386
↓ 5% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime145% above national
North Charleston4,791
South Carolina2,249
United States1,952
↓ 21% lower than 2019
2019–2023

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

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around North 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

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

North Charleston was founded in 1972 and sits in Charleston County. Elevation ~6 m.

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

2 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Host of America MotelMarine Barracks, Charleston Navy Yard
Notable people from North Charleston
Carlos DunlapKenny ManigaultMendel Jackson DavisByron MaxwellNikki GreeneCorey WashingtonRonald MotleyNehemiah BroughtonJarred FaysonEarl Grant
People searches in North Charleston
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Nearby cities
Hanahan (4 mi)Goose Creek (6 mi)Charleston (8 mi)Summerville (9 mi)Mount Pleasant (14 mi)James Island (15 mi)

Registered sex offenders in North Charleston, SC (16)

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

Ryan Debroise Smith, 32
North Charleston · Charleston County · 29405
AKA Ryan Smith, Ryan D Smith
Kenneth Brian Moorehead, 59
North Charleston · Charleston County · 29405
AKA Ken Moorehead, Ken B Moorehead
Kenneth Williams, 65
North Charleston · Charleston County · 29405
AKA Kenneth Smith, Red Williams
Paul Anthony Wright, 65
North Charleston · Charleston County · 29405
Paul Tobias Davis, 65
North Charleston · Charleston County · 29418
AKA Paul T Davis, Paul Tobias Mi Davis
Paul Tobias Davis, 65
North Charleston · 29418
AKA Paul Tovias Davis, Tobias Paul Davis
Paul Leon Brown, 70
North Charleston · Charleston County · 29420
AKA Paul L Brown
Charles Ansel Moore Iii, 36
North Charleston · Charleston County · 29406
AKA Charles Moore, Charles Ansel Moore
Charlie Jones Iii, 62
North Charleston · Charleston County · 29406
AKA Charles Jones, Charlie Jones
Joseph Clarence Allen, 69
North Charleston · Charleston County · 29420
AKA Joe Allen, Joe C Allen
Jack Joseph Walker, 67
North Charleston · Charleston County · 29406
AKA Ee Ppp, Ack J Walker
Joseph George Heyward, 59
North Charleston · Charleston County · 29406
AKA Joe Heyward, Joseph Heyward
Christopher Donald Jackson, 49
North Charleston · Charleston County · 29406
AKA Christopher Jackson, Christopher D Jackson
Matthew William Davis, 40
North Charleston · Charleston County · 29405
AKA Mathew Davis, Matthew Davis
Matthew George Johnson, 36
North Charleston · Charleston County · 29406
AKA Matt Johnson, Matt G Johnson
Steven Mouzone Scott, 56
North Charleston · Charleston County · 29406
AKA David Scott, Steven M Scott

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

North Charleston — frequently asked

What is the population of North Charleston, South Carolina?
North Charleston has a population of about 117,460, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in North Charleston?
The median home value in North Charleston is $267,700, and the median gross rent is $1,364/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is North Charleston safe? What is the crime rate?
North Charleston Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 926 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does North 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 North Charleston?
North Charleston has 32 public schools (16 elementary, 5 middle, 10 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in North Charleston?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near North Charleston. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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