Demographics in Charleston, SC

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Charleston?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

152,014

Male

72,280

47.5%

Female

79,734

52.5%

Median Age

36.1

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

72.9%

Black

17.4%

Hispanic

5.9%

Asian

2.2%

Two or More

5.0%

Other

1.9%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

40.7%

High School or Higher

51.6%

Foreign Born

5.4%

Veterans

5.6%

Married

39.2%

Avg Household Size

2.2

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Charleston, SC has a population of 152,014 with a median age of 36.1. The racial makeup is 72.9% White, 5.9% Hispanic, 17.4% Black, 2.2% Asian. About 40.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 5.4%.