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Population Review

Census ACS · #73 MSA

Charleston Metro Area

The Charleston-North Charleston, Sc Metropolitan Statistical Area has 817,756 residents. The median household income is $82,272 and the median home value is $345,400.

817,756

Population

316

People / sq mi

$82,272

Median Income

$345,400

Median Home Value

The Charleston CBSA covers 2,590 sq mi of land at 315.7 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White64.6%
Black or African American23.9%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.4%

Economy & Income

$82,272

Median Household Income

$46,863

Per Capita Income

7.7%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment

Cost of Living

The Charleston metro's price level is 101.0 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 1.0% higher the US average. The local median income of $82,272 has the buying power of $81,488 in average-priced US metros.

101.0

Price Level (US = 100)

$81,488

COL-Adjusted Median Income

$82,272

Nominal Median Income

Housing

$345,400

Median Home Value

$1,488

Median Rent

68.7%

Homeownership

Education

91.9%

High School+

40.0%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.6%

Drive Alone

12.9%

Work From Home

27.4 min

Avg Commute

45.0%

Foreign Born

Charleston spans this state

Nearby metros

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Largest counties in South Carolina

Part of South Carolina

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Metro rankings

Frequently Asked Questions

The Charleston-North Charleston, Sc Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 817,756 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #73 largest CBSA in the US.

The median household income in the Charleston metro area is $82,272, with a per capita income of $46,863.

The Charleston-North Charleston, Sc CBSA spans the state of South Carolina.

Data for the Charleston-North Charleston, Sc CBSA (16700) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.