Charleston City PUMA, SC

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2021 Population

220,972

4.06% 1-year growth

US Senator

Lindsey Graham

Republican Party

US Senator

Tim Scott

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

38.5

1.03% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

11.1%

0.162% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$77,240

6.45% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$357,100

6.41% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

113,615

4.97% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Charleston City PUMA, SC had a population of 221k people with a median age of 38.5 and a median household income of $77,240. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Charleston City PUMA, SC grew from 212,348 to 220,972, a 4.06% increase and its median household income grew from $72,562 to $77,240, a 6.45% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Charleston City PUMA, SC are White (Non-Hispanic) (69.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (22.6%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.07%), White (Hispanic) (2.03%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.36%).

5.25% of the households in Charleston City PUMA, SC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98% of the residents in Charleston City PUMA, SC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Charleston (South & West) & Berkeley (South) Counties--Charleston City PUMA, SC are College of Charleston (2,417 degrees awarded in 2021), Citadel Military College of South Carolina (1,074 degrees), and Medical University of South Carolina (1,012 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Charleston City PUMA, SC was $357,100, and the homeownership rate was 64.1%.

Most people in Charleston City PUMA, SC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Charleston City PUMA, SC was 2 cars per household.

Charleston City PUMA, SC borders Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC, Mount Pleasant Town PUMA, SC, North Charleston City PUMA, SC, and Orangeburg, Colleton, Barnwell, Hampton, Bamberg & Allendale Counties PUMA, SC.

United States South Carolina

Population & Diversity

Charleston City PUMA, SC is home to a population of 221k people, from which 98% are citizens. As of 2021, 4.21% of Charleston City PUMA, SC residents were born outside of the country (9.31k people).

In 2021, there were 3.09 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (154k people) in Charleston City PUMA, SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 49.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.58k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Charleston City PUMA, SC are Spanish (5,198 households), French (Incl. Cajun) (734 households), and German (661 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

115,102

Women

52.1%

105,815

Men

47.9%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 220,917 inhabitants, with 47.9% men, and 52.1% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

98%

2021 Citizenship

98%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98% of Charleston City PUMA, SC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Charleston City PUMA, SC was 98%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Charleston City PUMA, SC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Charleston City PUMA, SC

White (Non-Hispanic)
154k ± 2.2k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
49.9k ± 2.27k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4.58k ± 801

3.72%

Hispanic Population

8.22k people

3.72% of the people in Charleston City PUMA, SC are hispanic (8.22k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Charleston City PUMA, SC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,309 ± 886 people
Germany
487 ± 541 people
China
441 ± 515 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Charleston City PUMA, SC was Mexico, the natal country of 1,309 Charleston City PUMA, SC residents, followed by Germany with 487 and China with 441.

Foreign-Born Population

4.21%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

9.31k people

4.33%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

9.2k people

As of 2021, 4.21% of Charleston City PUMA, SC residents (9.31k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Charleston City PUMA, SC was 4.33%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Charleston City PUMA, SC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
5,198 households (2.49%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
734 households (0.351%)
German
661 households (0.316%)

5.25% of the households in Charleston City PUMA, SC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Charleston City PUMA, SC was Spanish. 2.49% of the households in Charleston City PUMA, SC reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
5,153 ± 519
Gulf War (2001-)
2,793 ± 446
Gulf War (1990s)
2,524 ± 555

Charleston City PUMA, SC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.84 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Charleston City PUMA, SC employs 114k people. The largest industries in Charleston City PUMA, SC are Restaurants & Food Services (8,762 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (7,774 people), and Construction (7,209 people), and the highest paying industries are Medical equipment & supplies manufacturing ($205,657), Structural metals, & boiler, tank, & shipping container manufacturing ($186,815), and Water transportation ($174,259).

Males in Charleston City PUMA, SC have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $61,654. The income inequality in Charleston City PUMA, SC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.487, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

54,520

Women

50.4%

53,714

Men

49.6%

The workforce of Charleston City PUMA, SC in 2020 was 108,234 people, with 50.4% woman, and 49.6% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Charleston City PUMA, SC.

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Occupations

114k

2021 Value

4.97%

1 Year growth

± 4.97%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Charleston City PUMA, SC grew at a rate of 4.97%, from 108k employees to 114k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Charleston City PUMA, SC, are Registered nurses (3,468 people), Other managers (3,212 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (3,091 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Charleston City PUMA, SC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in South Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

114k

2021 Value

4.97%

1 Year growth

± 4.97%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Charleston City PUMA, SC grew at a rate of 4.97%, from 108k employees to 114k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Charleston City PUMA, SC, are Restaurants & Food Services (8,762 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (7,774 people), and Construction (7,209 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Charleston City PUMA, SC, though some of these residents may live in Charleston City PUMA, SC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$53,151

Median earning men ± $1,335

$41,575

Median earning women ± $950

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($70,536), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($69,601), and Wholesale Trade ($68,854).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Construction ($59,818), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($53,148), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($50,891).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in South Carolina. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in South Carolina.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in South Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 55.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (43.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.11%).

Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott are the senators currently representing the state of South Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

South Carolina is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Charleston City PUMA, SC. Showing the available data for South Carolina.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (55.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (43.4%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.11%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in South Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 55.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (43.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.11%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in South Carolina for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from South Carolina

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Lindsey Graham

Senator from South Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2003

Tim Scott

Senator from South Carolina

Assumed office on January 2, 2013
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Jim DeMint.

Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott are the senators currently representing South Carolina.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in South Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from South Carolina

South Carolina is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for South Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Charleston City PUMA, SC awarded 4,739 degrees. The student population of Charleston City PUMA, SC in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 7,783 male students and 10,899 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Charleston City PUMA, SC are White (3,577 and 76.4%), followed by Black or African American (384 and 8.2%), Hispanic or Latino (307 and 6.55%), and Two or More Races (174 and 3.71%).

The largest universities in Charleston City PUMA, SC by number of degrees awarded are College of Charleston (2,417 and 51%), Citadel Military College of South Carolina (1,074 and 22.7%), and Medical University of South Carolina (1,012 and 21.4%).

The most popular majors in Charleston (South & West) & Berkeley (South) Counties--Charleston City PUMA, SC are General Business (284 and 5.99%), Registered Nursing (222 and 4.68%), and General Business Administration & Management (219 and 4.62%).

The median tuition costs in Charleston (South & West) & Berkeley (South) Counties--Charleston City PUMA, SC are $19,872 for private four year colleges, and $12,518 and $30,857 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Charleston City PUMA, SC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 77.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 18,682 (41.7% men and 58.3% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 18,682 students enrolled in Charleston City PUMA, SC, 41.7% men and 58.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 14,344 records, of which 57.8% were women and 42.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
222 degree-majors awarded
General Biological Sciences
168 degree-majors awarded
General Business
166 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Charleston (South & West) & Berkeley (South) Counties--Charleston City PUMA, SC was Registered Nursing with 222 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Charleston (South & West) & Berkeley (South) Counties--Charleston City PUMA, SC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

College of Charleston
2,417 degrees awarded
Citadel Military College of South Carolina
1,074 degrees awarded
Medical University of South Carolina
1,012 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was College of Charleston with 2,417 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,996 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Charleston City PUMA, SC, which is 0.728 times less than the 2,743 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 3,577 degrees mean that there were 9.32 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 384 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($19,872) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,325) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($4,703) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.435% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.458% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Charleston City PUMA, SC in 2021 were Bachelors Degree (54.2k), Some college (37.9k), and High School or Equivalent (37.8k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Charleston City PUMA, SC was $357,100 in 2021, which is 1.46 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $335,600 to $357,100, a 6.41% increase. The homeownership rate in Charleston City PUMA, SC is 64.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Charleston City PUMA, SC have an average commute time of 24.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Charleston City PUMA, SC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Charleston City PUMA, SC is $77,240. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Charleston City PUMA, SC was Mount Pleasant Town PUMA, SC with a value of $82,343, followed by Charleston City PUMA, SC and York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC, with respective values of $77,240 and $74,702.

Housing

Property

$357,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$6,888

$59,931

Median Property Taxes

±$1,992

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Charleston City PUMA, SC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Charleston City PUMA, SC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

64.1%

Homeownership

2021

66.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 64.1% of the housing units in Charleston City PUMA, SC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 64.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Charleston City PUMA, SC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Charleston City PUMA, SC was Mount Pleasant Town PUMA, SC with a value of $82,343, followed by Charleston City PUMA, SC and York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC, with respective values of $77,240 and $74,702.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Charleston City PUMA, SC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$77,240

Median Household Income

± $2,114

93.4k

Number of Households

± 2,606

In 2021, the median household income of the 93.4k households in Charleston City PUMA, SC grew to $77,240 from the previous year's value of $72,562.

The following chart displays the households in Charleston City PUMA, SC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.487

2021 Wage GINI in Charleston City PUMA, SC

0.485

2020 Wage GINI in Charleston City PUMA, SC

In 2021, the income inequality in Charleston City PUMA, SC was 0.487 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.367% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Charleston City PUMA, SC was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Charleston City PUMA, SC in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Charleston City PUMA, SC across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (75.9%)
Worked At Home (11%)
Carpooled (6.98%)

In 2021, 75.9% of workers in Charleston City PUMA, SC drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11%) and those who carpooled to work (6.98%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

24.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Charleston City PUMA, SC have a shorter commute time (24.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.59% of the workforce in Charleston City PUMA, SC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Charleston City PUMA, SC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Charleston City PUMA, SC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Charleston City PUMA, SC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Charleston City PUMA, SC (23.8k out of 215k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Charleston City PUMA, SC is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

92.2% of the population of Charleston City PUMA, SC has health coverage, with 53.7% on employee plans, 8.5% on Medicaid, 12.1% on Medicare, 15.8% on non-group plans, and 2.1% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18.5% under 18 years, 26.1% between 18 and 34 years, 38.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 17% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.6% were men and 53.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.81%

Uninsured

53.7%

Employer Coverage

8.5%

Medicaid

12.1%

Medicare

15.8%

Non-Group

2.1%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Charleston City PUMA, SC declined by 7.21% from 8.42% to 7.81%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Charleston City PUMA, SC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.