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Population and households in Charleston Historic District
Household size in Charleston Historic District
| Period | Charleston Historic District | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.02 | 2.61 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.09 | 2.62 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.11 | 2.63 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.08 | 2.51 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.07 | −0.10 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Households in Charleston Historic District are small: just 2.08 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home.
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 Historic District
| Period | Charleston Historic District | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.5 | 36.2 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.7 | 37.1 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.2 | 38.5 | 40.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.1 | 39.2 | 41.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.6 | +3.0 | +2.9 | +2.3 |
Charleston Historic District skews older: half of its residents are older than 48.1, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 46.5 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
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 Historic District
| Period | Charleston Historic District | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 12.9% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 12.3% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.2% | 10.5% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.6% | 10.1% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in ten households in Charleston Historic District (10.6%), close to 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 Historic District
Renters in Charleston Historic District
| Period | Charleston Historic District | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.5% | 33.8% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 40.9% | 35.4% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.5% | 33.8% | 30.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.3% | 30.9% | 28.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −13.2 pts | −2.8 pts | −2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 24.3% of households in Charleston Historic District rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Nearly half of owners (47.5%) have paid off their mortgages, above 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 Historic District
| Period | Charleston Historic District | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.2% | 13.5% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.6% | 11.6% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 25.0% | 10.7% | 13.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.2% | 9.9% | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Charleston Historic District: 23.2% of homes are empty, 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 Historic District
| Period | Charleston Historic District | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1941 | 1986 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1939 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1939 | 1989 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1944 | 1995 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +9 | +7 | +6 |
Charleston Historic District is a place of older homes: half were built before 1944, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating.
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 Historic District
| Period | Charleston Historic District | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $969 | $1,002 | $780 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,673 | $1,088 | $859 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,778 | $1,260 | $984 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,286 | $1,767 | $1,294 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,316 | +$765 | +$514 | +$606 |
Rent in Charleston Historic District runs $2,286 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 26.8% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 Historic District
Bachelor's degrees in Charleston Historic District
| Period | Charleston Historic District | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 73.8% | 30.2% | 25.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 76.1% | 32.6% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 80.9% | 35.9% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 73.7% | 41.2% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | +11.0 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Charleston Historic District: 73.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby.
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 Historic District
| Period | Charleston Historic District | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.7% | 87.9% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.3% | 89.1% | 85.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.4% | 90.9% | 87.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.0% | 92.8% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | +4.8 pts | +6.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Charleston Historic District: 96.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%.
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 Historic District
| Period | Charleston Historic District | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 7.8% | 9.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.1% | 9.5% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.2% | 4.3% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.4% | 3.6% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −4.2 pts | −4.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Charleston Historic District than nationally: unemployment was 3.4%, against 5.4%. That is in line with the rest of the Charleston area. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 Historic District compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston Historic District | 2.08 | 48.1 | 10.6% | 24.3% | 23.2% | 1944 | $2,286 | 73.7% | 96.0% | 3.4% |
| Daniel Island | 2.10 | 47.7 | 3.3% | 43.6% | 11.1% | 2010 | $2,271 | 70.5% | 99.2% | 2.9% |
| Whipper Barnoy | 2.14 | 42.2 | 12.8% | 67.2% | 11.1% | 1964 | $1,233 | 18.7% | 84.9% | 3.6% |
| Boltons Landing | 2.05 | 38.0 | 5.8% | 37.3% | 10.7% | 2012 | $1,805 | 59.9% | 97.3% | 3.1% |
| College Park | 2.67 | 34.6 | 9.4% | 29.5% | 6.4% | 1999 | $1,955 | 18.8% | 93.8% | 3.4% |
| White Gables | 2.83 | 32.4 | 24.6% | 20.8% | 9.5% | 1998 | $1,817 | 41.8% | 87.6% | 3.8% |
| Mcbean | 3.26 | 44.6 | 15.5% | 26.1% | 12.3% | 1992 | $1,047 | 18.3% | 80.9% | 8.5% |
| Rose Hill | 2.37 | 34.3 | 23.4% | 69.9% | 15.8% | 1961 | $907 | 11.4% | 80.7% | 8.2% |
| Downtown Columbus | 1.57 | 38.8 | 9.4% | 81.1% | 22.7% | 1961 | $906 | 35.3% | 80.8% | 2.8% |
| Audubon Place | 1.71 | 22.5 | 8.8% | 85.9% | 24.2% | 1971 | $962 | 51.2% | 85.4% | 22.1% |
| Northbrook | 2.22 | 34.3 | 20.7% | 71.7% | 9.6% | 1972 | $1,067 | 19.9% | 90.6% | 7.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
Neighborhoods with similar populations: Sharon Heights, Menlo Park, CA · Van Wyck Brooks Historic District, Plainfield, NJ · Konnoak, Winston-Salem, NC · Capitol View, Nashville, TN · Car Town, Kannapolis, NC · 4th Ward, Portsmouth, OH · SW Jones, Wausau, WI · Carver, Mobile, AL · State and Cypress, Kennett Square, PA · Centerville, Camden, NJ
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 Historic District. 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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