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North Charleston, SC


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North Charleston, South Carolina

North Charleston, South Carolina, in Charleston county, is 171 miles S of Charlotte, North Carolina. The city is conveniently located inside the Charleston - North Charleston metropolitan area. There are an estimated 79,641 people in North Charleston.

The People and Families of North Charleston

In North Charleston, about 37% of adults are married. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like North Charleston. The kids here are young and many. Though there are lots of families, the city isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, North Charleston had a median family income of $32,868.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($11,190) in North Charleston. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

North Charleston Housing

Approximately 46% of housing in North Charleston is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In North Charleston, 88% of commuters drive to work. The city is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyNorth Charleston Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyNorth Charleston Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 9%North Charleston Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 11%North Charleston Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of North Charleston, SC

Comparing North Charleston 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 Old99
Male Share of the Population89
Racial Diversity710
Senior Citizens31
Female Share of the Population32
Age of the Population21
Well-Paid Single Men27

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size57
Portion of People Married12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults25
People in Middle Class or Better14
People Above Poverty14
Median Family Income13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Public Transportation Use810
Short Commute Times77
Working at Home13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes104
Affordability of Rents83
Housing Recently Built77
People Living Alone75
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals69
Seasonal and Vacation Housing53

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime12
Low Violent Crime12

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