West Ashley CCD, South Carolina
West Ashley CCD profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
West Ashley CCD is a geographic entity located in Charleston County, South Carolina. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 82,215. The land area covers 61.16 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 82,215 | ±2,406 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 38.2 yrs | ±0.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 36,805 | ±1,201 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 40,005 | ±1,108 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 36,805 | ±1,201 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,200 | ±476 |
| Median Home Value | $429,500 | ±$10,526 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,585 | ±$51 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $90,738 | ±$3,540 |
| Per Capita Income | $55,679 | ±$4,794 |
| Poverty Rate | 10.2% | ±1.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 8,304 | ±1,399 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.9% | ±0.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 46,932 | ±1,985 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 94.1% | ±1.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 431,001 (2024)
ID: 174852
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: FINANCE DIRECTOR
4045 BRIDGE VIEW DR, STE A225, NORTH CHARLESTON SC 29405-7464
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | North Charleston, SC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | North Charleston, SC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | North Charleston, SC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Summerville, SC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Summerville, SC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Johns Island, SC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Summerville, SC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Charleston, SC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Hollywood, SC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Summerville, SC |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Vski Cosmetology School
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College Vocational | 2.8 mi away | 2070 Sam Rittenberg Boulevard, Charleston, SC, 29407-4610 |
8432030000
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BEES FERRY WEST ASHLEY LIBRARY
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Library | 0.7 mi away | 3035 SANDERS RD, CHARLESTON, SC, 29414 |
(843) 805-6892
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Paul Mitchell the School-Charleston
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College Vocational | 4.5 mi away | 4952 Centre Pointe Drive, Suite 114, North Charleston, SC, 29418-6993 |
8437250246
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MOBILE LIBRARY
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Library | 3.1 mi away | 4355 BRIDGE VIEW DRIVE, NORTH CHARLESTON, SC, 29405 |
(843) 805-6841
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Southeastern College-Charleston
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College | 5.9 mi away | 2431 Aviation Avenue, Suite 703, North Charleston, SC, 29406 |
8437471279
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CYNTHIA GRAHAM HURD ST. ANDREWS LIBRARY
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Library | 3.4 mi away | 1735 N. WOODMERE DRIVE, CHARLESTON, SC, 29407 |
(843) 766-2546
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Citadel Military College of South Carolina
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College | 6.7 mi away | 171 Moultrie St, Charleston, SC, 29409 |
8432253294
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DORCHESTER ROAD LIBRARY
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Library | 3.6 mi away | 6325 DORCHESTER ROAD, N. CHARLESTON, SC, 29418 |
(803) 552-6466
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Charleston Cosmetology Institute
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College Vocational | 7.0 mi away | 8484 Dorchester Road, Charleston, SC, 29420 |
8435523670
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KEITH SUMMEY NORTH CHARLESTON LIBRARY
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Library | 5.7 mi away | 3503 RIVERS AVENUE, CHARLESTON, SC, 29405 |
(843) 744-2489
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at CHARLESTON INTL AP, SC US, located 5.5 miles from West Ashley CCD. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60.2° | 38.9° | 49.5° | 3.37" | 0.2" |
| February | 63.8° | 41.6° | 52.7° | 3.05" | 0.1" |
| March | 70.1° | 47.3° | 58.7° | 3.35" | 0.0" |
| April | 77.1° | 54.5° | 65.8° | 3.29" | 0.0" |
| May | 83.6° | 63.0° | 73.3° | 3.32" | 0.0" |
| June | 88.5° | 70.4° | 79.4° | 6.21" | 0.0" |
| July | 91.3° | 73.7° | 82.5° | 6.60" | 0.0" |
| August | 89.8° | 73.1° | 81.4° | 6.97" | 0.0" |
| September | 85.4° | 68.3° | 76.9° | 6.01" | 0.0" |
| October | 77.9° | 57.7° | 67.8° | 4.33" | 0.0" |
| November | 69.4° | 47.1° | 58.3° | 2.66" | 0.0" |
| December | 62.7° | 41.6° | 52.2° | 3.35" | 0.0" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston city | City | 5.6 mi | — |
| North Charleston city | City | 6.5 mi | — |
| Hanahan city | City | 8.4 mi | — |
| Ravenel town | Town | 8.9 mi | — |
| Hollywood town | Town | 9.2 mi | — |
| James Island town | Town | 9.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4501993646. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.