Population 11,057 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Daniel Island
Household size in Daniel Island
| Period | Daniel Island | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.56 | 2.61 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.54 | 2.62 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.47 | 2.63 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.10 | 2.51 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.47 | −0.10 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Households in Daniel Island are small: just 2.10 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. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.56, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Daniel Island
| Period | Daniel Island | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.9 | 36.2 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.7 | 37.1 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.9 | 38.5 | 40.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.7 | 39.2 | 41.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +11.8 | +3.0 | +2.9 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 47.7, Daniel Island is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 35.9, a much bigger shift than nationally. Residents skew youngest in the west and oldest in the northeast.
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 Daniel Island
| Period | Daniel Island | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 12.9% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 2.3% | 12.3% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 10.5% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.3% | 10.1% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 3.3% of households in Daniel Island, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 2.4 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Daniel Island
Renters in Daniel Island
| Period | Daniel Island | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.6% | 33.8% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 33.2% | 35.4% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 34.2% | 33.8% | 30.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 43.6% | 30.9% | 28.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +19.0 pts | −2.8 pts | −2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is more common in Daniel Island than nationally: 43.6% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Just over three in ten owners (31.6%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the east and least common in the south. The renter share has risen 19.0 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Daniel Island
| Period | Daniel Island | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.6% | 13.5% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.3% | 11.6% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.2% | 10.7% | 13.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.1% | 9.9% | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | −7.5 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Daniel Island as nationally: 11.1%, against 9.6%. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 7.5 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Daniel Island
| Period | Daniel Island | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2004 | 1986 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 2005 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2006 | 1989 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2010 | 1995 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +9 | +7 | +6 |
Daniel Island has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2010, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 2004 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 Daniel Island
| Period | Daniel Island | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,349 | $1,002 | $780 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,428 | $1,088 | $859 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,015 | $1,260 | $984 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,271 | $1,767 | $1,294 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$922 | +$765 | +$514 | +$606 |
The median renter in Daniel Island pays $2,271 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $922 a month from 2006–10, a 68% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 36.6% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the south; the most affordable are in the west.
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 Daniel Island
Bachelor's degrees in Daniel Island
| Period | Daniel Island | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 70.9% | 30.2% | 25.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 72.4% | 32.6% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 75.2% | 35.9% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 70.5% | 41.2% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | +11.0 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Daniel Island: 70.5% 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. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the center.
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 Daniel Island
| Period | Daniel Island | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.7% | 87.9% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.3% | 89.1% | 85.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.2% | 90.9% | 87.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 99.2% | 92.8% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | +4.8 pts | +6.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Daniel Island: 99.2% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.5 points, mirroring the country.
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 Daniel Island
| Period | Daniel Island | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.8% | 7.8% | 9.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 9.5% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.1% | 4.3% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.9% | 3.6% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −4.2 pts | −4.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Daniel Island has been strong: just 2.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 2.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. 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).
Daniel Island 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| Charleston Historic District | 2.08 | 48.1 | 10.6% | 24.3% | 23.2% | 1944 | $2,286 | 73.7% | 96.0% | 3.4% |
| 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% |
| Goshen | 3.07 | 38.1 | 23.4% | 28.0% | 7.9% | 1988 | $1,178 | 27.5% | 86.8% | 9.4% |
| Southside | 2.75 | 34.9 | 24.4% | 45.9% | 7.5% | 1970 | $1,114 | 14.6% | 82.3% | 18.3% |
| Pepperidge | 3.07 | 39.6 | 21.4% | 21.5% | 6.0% | 1997 | $1,298 | 18.0% | 91.1% | 8.6% |
| Richmond Factory | 2.93 | 34.4 | 20.4% | 44.4% | 12.3% | 1985 | $1,097 | 13.5% | 89.3% | 8.1% |
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 Daniel Island. 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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