North Charleston City PUMA, SC

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2021 Population

221,207

2.28% 1-year decline

US Senator

Lindsey Graham

Republican Party

US Senator

Tim Scott

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

33.9

0.893% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

14.5%

4.94% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$60,335

6.32% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$209,200

8.28% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

109,071

0.17% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, North Charleston City PUMA, SC had a population of 221k people with a median age of 33.9 and a median household income of $60,335. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of North Charleston City PUMA, SC declined from 226,357 to 221,207, a −2.28% decrease and its median household income grew from $56,746 to $60,335, a 6.32% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in North Charleston City PUMA, SC are White (Non-Hispanic) (48.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (32.4%), White (Hispanic) (4.33%), Other (Hispanic) (4.26%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.95%).

13.8% of the households in North 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.

93.8% of the residents in North Charleston City PUMA, SC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Charleston, Berkeley & Dorchester Counties--North Charleston City PUMA, SC are Trident Technical College (2,180 degrees awarded in 2021), Charleston Southern University (724 degrees), and Miller-Motte College-Charleston (254 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in North Charleston City PUMA, SC was $209,200, and the homeownership rate was 58.6%.

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

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

United States South Carolina

Population & Diversity

North Charleston City PUMA, SC is home to a population of 221k people, from which 93.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 9.91% of North Charleston City PUMA, SC residents were born outside of the country (21.9k people).

In 2021, there were 1.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (107k people) in North Charleston City PUMA, SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 71.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 9.58k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in North Charleston City PUMA, SC are Spanish (18,293 households), Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (1,937 households), and Portuguese (1,326 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

110,203

Women

49.8%

111,003

Men

50.2%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 221,206 inhabitants, with 50.2% men, and 49.8% women.

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

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Citizenship

93.8%

2021 Citizenship

94%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 93.8% of North 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 North Charleston City PUMA, SC was 94%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in North Charleston City PUMA, SC

White (Non-Hispanic)
107k ± 2.74k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
71.7k ± 3.01k
White (Hispanic)
9.58k ± 1.41k

10.6%

Hispanic Population

23.6k people

10.6% of the people in North Charleston City PUMA, SC are hispanic (23.6k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
5,167 ± 1,744 people
Philippines
2,318 ± 1,176 people
Guatemala
1,525 ± 955 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Charleston City PUMA, SC was Mexico, the natal country of 5,167 North Charleston City PUMA, SC residents, followed by Philippines with 2,318 and Guatemala with 1,525.

Foreign-Born Population

9.91%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

21.9k people

9.57%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

21.7k people

As of 2021, 9.91% of North Charleston City PUMA, SC residents (21.9k 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 North Charleston City PUMA, SC was 9.57%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
18,293 households (8.87%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
1,937 households (0.94%)
Portuguese
1,326 households (0.643%)

13.8% of the households in North 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 North Charleston City PUMA, SC was Spanish. 8.87% of the households in North 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

Gulf War (2001-)
7,547 ± 804
Vietnam
4,686 ± 475
Gulf War (1990s)
4,602 ± 583

North Charleston City PUMA, SC has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.61 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of North Charleston City PUMA, SC employs 109k people. The largest industries in North Charleston City PUMA, SC are Construction (9,177 people), Restaurants & Food Services (8,205 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,890 people), and the highest paying industries are Cut and sew, and apparel accessories and other apparel manufacturing ($181,424), Newspaper publishers ($135,012), and Software publishing ($119,910).

Males in North Charleston City PUMA, SC have an average income that is 1.28 times higher than the average income of females, which is $45,867. The income inequality in North Charleston City PUMA, SC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.425, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

50,290

Women

46%

58,967

Men

54%

The workforce of North Charleston City PUMA, SC in 2020 was 109,257 people, with 46% woman, and 54% men.

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

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Occupations

109k

2021 Value

−0.17%

1 Year decline

± −0.17%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in North Charleston City PUMA, SC declined at a rate of −0.17%, from 109k employees to 109k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in North Charleston City PUMA, SC, are Retail salespersons (2,950 people), Cashiers (2,682 people), and Customer service representatives (2,425 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of North 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

109k

2021 Value

−0.17%

1 Year decline

± −0.17%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in North Charleston City PUMA, SC declined at a rate of −0.17%, from 109k employees to 109k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in North Charleston City PUMA, SC, are Construction (9,177 people), Restaurants & Food Services (8,205 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,890 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of North Charleston City PUMA, SC, though some of these residents may live in North Charleston City PUMA, SC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$44,141

Median earning men ± $1,478

$31,767

Median earning women ± $1,059

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($63,557), Manufacturing ($61,396), and Information ($57,961).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($62,699), Manufacturing ($47,824), and Construction ($42,653).

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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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from South Carolina to other states, or from other states to South Carolina.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound South Carolina product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $39.9B, followed by Plastics/rubber ($29.5B) and Machinery ($26.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound South Carolina products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$273B

2020 Value in South Carolina

$613B

Projected 2050 Value in South Carolina

124% growth

In 2020, total outbound South Carolina trade was $273B. This is expected to increase 124% to $613B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound South Carolina trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from South Carolina to other states, or from other states to South Carolina.

Most Common Trade Partners

North Carolina
$28.9B
Georgia
$21.4B
Texas
$10.9B

In 2020, the top outbound South Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was North Carolina with $28.9B, followed by Georgia with $21.4B and Texas and $10.9B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that South Carolina shares with each state (excluding itself).

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 North 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 North Charleston City PUMA, SC awarded 3,585 degrees. The student population of North Charleston City PUMA, SC in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 5,628 male students and 9,968 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in North Charleston City PUMA, SC are White (2,033 and 56.9%), followed by Black or African American (986 and 27.6%), Unknown (209 and 5.85%), and Two or More Races (144 and 4.03%).

The largest universities in North Charleston City PUMA, SC by number of degrees awarded are Trident Technical College (2,180 and 60.8%), Charleston Southern University (724 and 20.2%), and Miller-Motte College-Charleston (254 and 7.09%).

The most popular majors in Charleston, Berkeley & Dorchester Counties--North Charleston City PUMA, SC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (505 and 14.1%), Registered Nursing (268 and 7.48%), and General Cosmetology (160 and 4.46%).

The median tuition cost in Charleston, Berkeley & Dorchester Counties--North Charleston City PUMA, SC for private four year colleges is $28,660.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in North Charleston City PUMA, SC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 59%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 31.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 15,596 (36.1% men and 63.9% 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 15,596 students enrolled in North Charleston City PUMA, SC, 36.1% men and 63.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 8,798 records, of which 61.1% were women and 38.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
191 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
75 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
447 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Charleston, Berkeley & Dorchester Counties--North Charleston City PUMA, SC was Registered Nursing with 191 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Charleston, Berkeley & Dorchester Counties--North Charleston City PUMA, SC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Trident Technical College
2,180 degrees awarded
Charleston Southern University
724 degrees awarded
Miller-Motte College-Charleston
254 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Trident Technical College with 2,180 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,197 men were awarded degrees from institutions in North Charleston City PUMA, SC, which is 0.501 times less than the 2,388 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 2,033 degrees mean that there were 2.06 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 986 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 ($28,660) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($1,800) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,460) 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, 0.849% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.591% 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 North Charleston City PUMA, SC in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (49.4k), Some college (38.7k), and Bachelors Degree (29.5k).

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 North Charleston City PUMA, SC was $209,200 in 2021, which is 0.854 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $193,200 to $209,200, a 8.28% increase. The homeownership rate in North Charleston City PUMA, SC is 58.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

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

Median household income in North Charleston City PUMA, SC is $60,335. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in North 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

$209,200

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,165

$49,062

Median Property Taxes

±$1,808

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 North 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 North Charleston City PUMA, SC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

58.6%

Homeownership

2021

69.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 58.6% of the housing units in North Charleston City PUMA, SC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 58%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in North 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 North 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 North 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.

$60,335

Median Household Income

± $1,740

83.7k

Number of Households

± 2,551

In 2021, the median household income of the 83.7k households in North Charleston City PUMA, SC grew to $60,335 from the previous year's value of $56,746.

The following chart displays the households in North 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

0.425

2021 Wage GINI in North Charleston City PUMA, SC

0.419

2020 Wage GINI in North Charleston City PUMA, SC

In 2021, the income inequality in North Charleston City PUMA, SC was 0.425 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.37% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for North Charleston City PUMA, SC was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Charleston City PUMA, SC in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (78.4%)
Carpooled (9.41%)
Worked At Home (6.93%)

In 2021, 78.4% of workers in North Charleston City PUMA, SC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.41%) and those who worked at home (6.93%).

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 North Charleston City PUMA, SC have a shorter commute time (24.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.23% of the workforce in North Charleston City PUMA, SC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in North 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 North 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 North Charleston City PUMA, SC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in North Charleston City PUMA, SC (31k out of 213k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 6 - 11.

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

84.7% of the population of North Charleston City PUMA, SC has health coverage, with 42% on employee plans, 14.9% on Medicaid, 7.65% on Medicare, 15.2% on non-group plans, and 4.97% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in South Carolina see 1485 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.602% decrease from the previous year (1494 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1768 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 524 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for South Carolina.

1,485 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in South Carolina

Primary care physicians in South Carolina see an average of 1,485 patients per year. This represents a 0.602% decrease from the previous year (1,494 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in South Carolina in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.9% under 18 years, 23.3% between 18 and 34 years, 37.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

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

Uninsured People

15.3%

Uninsured

42%

Employer Coverage

14.9%

Medicaid

7.65%

Medicare

15.2%

Non-Group

4.97%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in North Charleston City PUMA, SC grew by 1.45% from 15.1% to 15.3%.

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