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Moncks Corner, SC


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Moncks Corner, South Carolina

Moncks Corner, South Carolina, in Berkeley county, is 23 miles N of North Charleston, South Carolina (center to center) and 148 miles S of Charlotte, North Carolina. The town is located in the Charleston - North Charleston metropolitan area. Moncks Corner has a population of 5,952.

The People and Families of Moncks Corner

In Moncks Corner, about 43% of adults are married. Be careful driving in Moncks Corner, since the town is home to many young children. Looking at the town, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.

Approximately 43% of Moncks Corner is non-white. No single racial group represents the town, a town where diversity is valued.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in Moncks Corner, in comparison to similar towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Moncks Corner had a median family income of $37,335.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Moncks Corner gave more campaign money ($5,000) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Moncks Corner Housing

Owners occupy 59% of the housing units in Moncks Corner. The average age of the housing in the town is relatively low.

Commuting

In Moncks Corner, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Moncks Corner strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in South Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyMoncks Corner Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Moncks Corner Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Moncks Corner, SC

Comparing Moncks Corner to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Racial Diversity910
Female Share of the Population96
Senior Citizens43
Male Share of the Population36
Age of the Population22
Well-Paid Single Men13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size79
Portion of People Married36

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults46
People Above Poverty36
Median Family Income36
People in Middle Class or Better26

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home79
Short Commute Times55
Public Transportation Use35
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes108
Housing Recently Built98
Affordability of Rents85
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
Seasonal and Vacation Housing64
People Living Alone42

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime24
Low Violent Crime15

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