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Charleston city, South Carolina

Official LSAD Designation: Charleston city • Census GEOID: 4513330 • Berkeley County / Charleston County

Economy & Workforce Profile

Income, poverty, and workforce indicators for Charleston city.

Economic Indicator Estimate Margin of Error
Median Household Income $92,414 ±$3,404
Per Capita Income $59,875 ±$2,170
Poverty Rate 12.3% ±1.2%
Population Below Poverty Level 18,295 ±1,805
Unemployment Rate 3.4% ±0.6%
Civilian Labor Force, Employed 84,432 ±1,706
Broadband Internet Rate 92.8% ±0.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).