Poverty Rate in Charleston County, South Carolina
In Charleston County, South Carolina, an estimated 46,093 of 410,059 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Charleston County, South Carolina?
The poverty rate in Charleston County, South Carolina is 11.2%.
- How many people in Charleston County, South Carolina live in poverty?
In Charleston County, South Carolina, an estimated 46,093 of 410,059 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Charleston County, South Carolina compare to the average for South Carolina?
The poverty rate in Charleston County, South Carolina is 20.0% lower than the South Carolina average. In Charleston County, South Carolina, an estimated 11.2% of 410,059 people live in poverty. In South Carolina, 14.0% of 5,140,248 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Charleston County, South Carolina compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Charleston County, South Carolina is 11.11% lower than the US average. In Charleston County, South Carolina, an estimated 11.2% of 410,059 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Adams Run, South Carolina 31.8% of 447 people.
- Awendaw, South Carolina 15.9% of 1,548 people.
- Charleston, South Carolina 12.6% of 144,094 people.
- Edisto Beach, South Carolina 3.5% of 884 people.
- Folly Beach, South Carolina 16.7% of 1,020 people.
Asian
8.3% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Charleston County, South Carolina
2021
8.3% of 7 thousand people
White
6.8% Poverty Rate for White people in Charleston County, South Carolina
2023
6.8% of 277 thousand people
Black or African American
18.3% Poverty Rate for Black People in Charleston County, South Carolina
2023
18.3% of 92 thousand people
Some other race
21.1% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Charleston County, South Carolina
2023
21.1% of 12 thousand people
Two or more races
14.2% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Charleston County, South Carolina
2023
14.2% of 25 thousand people
Hispanic
16.7% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Charleston County, South Carolina
2023
16.7% of 29 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
6.6% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Charleston County, South Carolina
2023
6.6% of 269 thousand people
Under 18 years
11.3% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Charleston County, South Carolina
2023
11.3% of 81 thousand people
Under 5 years
13.5% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Charleston County, South Carolina
2023
13.5% of 23 thousand people
5 to 17 years
10.4% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Charleston County, South Carolina
2023
10.4% of 58 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
11.3% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Charleston County, South Carolina
2023
11.3% of 81 thousand people
18 to 64 years
10.6% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Charleston County, South Carolina
2023
10.6% of 257 thousand people
18 to 34 years
13.4% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Charleston County, South Carolina
2023
13.4% of 92 thousand people
35 to 64 years
9% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Charleston County, South Carolina
2023
9% of 165 thousand people
60 years and over
9.9% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Charleston County, South Carolina
2023
9.9% of 106 thousand people
65 years and over
8.4% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Charleston County, South Carolina
2023
8.4% of 76 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
9.2% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Charleston County, South Carolina
2023
9.2% of 305 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
29.5% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Charleston County, South Carolina
2023
29.5% of 21 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
12.9% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Charleston County, South Carolina
2023
12.9% of 48 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
10.4% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Charleston County, South Carolina
2023
10.4% of 77 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
4.8% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Charleston County, South Carolina
2023
4.8% of 158 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
6.8% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Charleston County, South Carolina
2023
6.8% of 229 thousand people
Employed
6.1% Poverty Rate for employed people in Charleston County, South Carolina
2023
6.1% of 223 thousand people
Male
5% Poverty Rate for employed men in Charleston County, South Carolina
2023
5% of 113 thousand people
Female
7.3% Poverty Rate for employed women in Charleston County, South Carolina
2023
7.3% of 109 thousand people
Unemployed
30.3% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Charleston County, South Carolina
2023
30.3% of 7 thousand people
Male
29.1% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Charleston County, South Carolina
2023
29.1% of 4 thousand people
Female
32.3% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Charleston County, South Carolina
2023
32.3% of 2 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
10.4% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Charleston County, South Carolina
2023
10.4% of 343 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.2% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Charleston County, South Carolina
2023
2.2% of 168 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
18.1% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Charleston County, South Carolina
2023
18.1% of 75 thousand people
Did not work
18.3% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Charleston County, South Carolina
2023
18.3% of 100 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
20.9% Poverty Rate for single people in Charleston County, South Carolina
2023
20.9% of 111 thousand people
Male
19.2% Poverty Rate for single men in Charleston County, South Carolina
2023
19.2% of 54 thousand people
Female
22.4% Poverty Rate for single women in Charleston County, South Carolina
2023
22.4% of 57 thousand people
18 to 24 years
28.6% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Charleston County, South Carolina
2023
28.6% of 16 thousand people
25 to 34 years
15.1% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Charleston County, South Carolina
2023
15.1% of 27 thousand people
35 to 44 years
21.2% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Charleston County, South Carolina
2023
21.2% of 15 thousand people
45 to 54 years
18% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Charleston County, South Carolina
2023
18% of 14 thousand people
55 to 64 years
29.1% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Charleston County, South Carolina
2023
29.1% of 15 thousand people
65 to 74 years
20.3% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Charleston County, South Carolina
2023
20.3% of 13 thousand people
75 years and over
17.3% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Charleston County, South Carolina
2023
17.3% of 11 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
4% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Charleston County, South Carolina
2023
4% of 59 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
41.4% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Charleston County, South Carolina
2023
41.4% of 24 thousand people
Did not work
38.2% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Charleston County, South Carolina
2023
38.2% of 28 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
10.1% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Charleston County, South Carolina
2023
10.1%
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