Charleston County, South Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- Charleston County
- State
- South Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 45019
- State FIPS
- 45
- County FIPS
- 019
Geography
- Land Area
- 918.17 sq mi
- Water Area
- 448.77 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1366.94 sq mi
- Latitude
- 32.800458
- Longitude
- -79.942480
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 403,877
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 323,493
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 382,803 | 94.8% |
| Hispanic | 21,069 | 5.2% |
| White | 270,675 | 67.0% |
| Black | 95,158 | 23.6% |
| Asian | 5,819 | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 291 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 203 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1,444 | 0.4% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 311,718 | 96.4% |
| Hispanic | 11,777 | 3.6% |
| White | 225,766 | 69.8% |
| Black | 76,832 | 23.8% |
| Asian | 6,177 | 1.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2,037 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 161 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 934 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 420,264
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $95,206
- Poverty Rate
- 11.0%
- Population Below Poverty
- 46,405
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 276,973 | 65.9% |
| Black | 96,255 | 22.9% |
| Asian | 7,521 | 1.8% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 279,191
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 143,634 | 51.4% |
| Republican | 104,037 | 37.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 31,520 | 11.3% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 128,382 | 46.0% |
| Female | 150,807 | 54.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 177,257 | 63.5% |
| Hispanic | 8,080 | 2.9% |
| Black | 64,655 | 23.2% |
| Asian | 2,519 | 0.9% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 151,856
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 54.4%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 106,471 | 60.1% |
| Hispanic | 3,239 | 40.1% |
| Black | 26,165 | 40.5% |
| Asian | 1,012 | 40.2% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 68,195 | 53.1% |
| Female | 83,661 | 55.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 45,659 (15.1%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 152,817 (50.0%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 209,803
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $548,811
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,814
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 68.6%
- Public Transit
- 0.9%
- Work From Home
- 18.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.1%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.