Ladson, South Carolina Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Ladson, South Carolina is 16,261 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 38th-largest city in South Carolina. The median household income is $83,031, the median home value is $222,100, and the median age is 31.8.
16,261
Population
2347
People / sq mi
$83,031
Median Income
$222,100
Median Home Value
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Ladson covers 6.9 sq mi of land at 2347 people per square mile.
About Ladson, SC
Age is the most distinctive thing about Ladson: a median age of 31.8, younger than the national median. With 16,261 residents, Ladson is a city in South Carolina. It ranks #38 among cities in South Carolina by population.
Median household income is $83,031, above the US median of $78,538. Poverty sits at 10.6%, below the national 12.4%. Housing is relatively affordable, with a median home value of $222,100, with typical rent around $1,517.
Degree attainment is on the lower side for US cities: 19.6% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 9.0%, and the average commute runs about 31 minutes each way.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 48.4% |
| Black or African American | 31.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$83,031
Median Household Income
$36,627
Per Capita Income
10.6%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$222,100
Median Home Value
$1,517
Median Rent
79.4%
Owner-Occupied
Education
89.5%
High School+
19.6%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.0%
Drive Alone
77.7%
Public Transit
9.0%
Work From Home
31.2 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
35.3%
Foreign Born
83.2%
Non-English at Home
14.3%
Veterans
14.1%
With Disability
84.2%
Health Insurance
97.6%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Manufacturing | 19.9% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 18.6% |
| Retail Trade | 10.0% |
| Construction | 10.0% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 9.5% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 8.1% |
| Public Administration | 5.3% |
| Information | 4.9% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 2.7% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 2.5% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ladson, South Carolina has a population of 16,261 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 38th-largest city in South Carolina.
The median household income in Ladson, South Carolina is $83,031, with 10.6% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Ladson, South Carolina is $222,100, with median monthly rent at $1,517 and a homeownership rate of 79.4%.
The median age in Ladson, South Carolina is 31.8 years. The population is 54.0% male and 46.0% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.