Population 3,160 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Charleston Afb
Household size in Charleston Afb
| Period | Charleston Afb | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.99 | 2.61 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.94 | 2.62 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.90 | 2.63 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.40 | 2.51 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.59 | −0.10 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
The average household in Charleston Afb has 2.40 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.99, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Charleston Afb
| Period | Charleston Afb | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.2 | 36.2 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 23.8 | 37.1 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 25.3 | 38.5 | 40.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 27.1 | 39.2 | 41.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.9 | +3.0 | +2.9 | +2.3 |
Charleston Afb is young: half of its residents are under 27.1, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults in their twenties.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Charleston Afb
| Period | Charleston Afb | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.4% | 12.9% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.7% | 12.3% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.2% | 10.5% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.5% | 10.1% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in seven households in Charleston Afb (13.5%), a bit above the national share of 11.6%.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Charleston Afb
Renters in Charleston Afb
| Period | Charleston Afb | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 75.0% | 33.8% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 77.2% | 35.4% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 85.8% | 33.8% | 30.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 84.4% | 30.9% | 28.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +9.4 pts | −2.8 pts | −2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Charleston Afb rent: 84.4% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. About a third of owners (32.9%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Charleston Afb
| Period | Charleston Afb | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.2% | 13.5% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 33.9% | 11.6% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.4% | 10.7% | 13.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.0% | 9.9% | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | −26.2 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 17.0% of the housing in Charleston Afb, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Charleston Afb
| Period | Charleston Afb | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1975 | 1986 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1980 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1993 | 1989 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1999 | 1995 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +24 | +9 | +7 | +6 |
Charleston Afb has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1999, versus 1980 nationally. The Charleston area as a whole looks much the same.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Charleston Afb
| Period | Charleston Afb | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $929 | $1,002 | $780 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,135 | $1,088 | $859 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,454 | $1,260 | $984 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,902 | $1,767 | $1,294 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$973 | +$765 | +$514 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Charleston Afb costs $1,902 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 37.8% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Charleston Afb
Bachelor's degrees in Charleston Afb
| Period | Charleston Afb | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.3% | 30.2% | 25.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.7% | 32.6% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.4% | 35.9% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 38.8% | 41.2% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +21.5 pts | +11.0 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a bit more common in Charleston Afb than nationally: 38.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The Charleston area as a whole looks much the same.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Charleston Afb
| Period | Charleston Afb | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.5% | 87.9% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.5% | 89.1% | 85.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.6% | 90.9% | 87.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.0% | 92.8% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | +4.8 pts | +6.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Charleston Afb is close to the national rate: 88.0% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the wider Charleston area (92.8%).
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Charleston Afb
| Period | Charleston Afb | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.9% | 7.8% | 9.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 9.5% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.1% | 4.3% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 0.7% | 3.6% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −10.2 pts | −4.2 pts | −4.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Charleston Afb has been low: just 0.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Charleston Afb compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston Afb | 2.40 | 27.1 | 13.5% | 84.4% | 17.0% | 1999 | $1,902 | 38.8% | 88.0% | 0.7% |
| North Charleston | 2.39 | 36.6 | 13.5% | 50.0% | 10.1% | 1987 | $1,458 | 25.9% | 86.8% | 4.3% |
| Hanahan | 2.68 | 37.6 | 11.4% | 32.7% | 8.7% | 1984 | $1,572 | 38.7% | 92.9% | 2.8% |
| Red Top | 2.69 | 40.9 | 15.7% | 12.6% | 13.3% | 2004 | $1,839 | 51.8% | 95.7% | 1.4% |
| Ladson | 2.71 | 33.6 | 13.0% | 33.1% | 7.3% | 2002 | $1,781 | 25.9% | 92.6% | 5.2% |
| Charleston area | 2.51 | 39.2 | 10.1% | 30.9% | 9.9% | 1995 | $1,767 | 41.2% | 92.8% | 3.6% |
| Fenwick Hills | 3.00 | 38.0 | 13.8% | 15.7% | 11.3% | 2008 | $1,914 | 42.3% | 92.8% | 1.8% |
| Johns Island | 2.44 | 41.7 | 6.5% | 15.4% | 11.8% | 2009 | $1,581 | 54.9% | 94.4% | 1.9% |
| Ravenel | 2.76 | 42.2 | 12.9% | 11.7% | 10.3% | 2000 | $1,035 | 34.2% | 94.3% | 0.0% |
| Mount Pleasant | 2.45 | 42.8 | 5.5% | 26.9% | 10.2% | 1999 | $2,439 | 67.5% | 97.3% | 3.2% |
| Wando | 2.54 | 41.1 | 7.5% | 11.3% | 9.7% | 2003 | $2,134 | 45.1% | 90.5% | 3.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Charleston Afb. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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