North Charleston City PUMA, SC

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2020 Population

226,357

2.08% 1-year growth

US Senator

Lindsey Graham

Republican Party

US Senator

Tim Scott

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

33.6

0% 1-year change

2020 Poverty Rate

15.3%

6.48% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$56,746

3.51% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$193,200

6.5% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

109,257

2.2% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, North Charleston City PUMA, SC had a population of 226k people with a median age of 33.6 and a median household income of $56,746. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of North Charleston City PUMA, SC grew from 221,744 to 226,357, a 2.08% increase and its median household income grew from $54,824 to $56,746, a 3.51% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in North Charleston City PUMA, SC are White (Non-Hispanic) (49.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (32.3%), White (Hispanic) (5.31%), Other (Hispanic) (4.15%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.75%).

13.7% of the households in North Charleston City PUMA, SC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

94% of the residents in North Charleston City PUMA, SC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Charleston, Berkeley & Dorchester Counties--North Charleston City PUMA, SC are Trident Technical College (2,138 degrees awarded in 2020), Charleston Southern University (770 degrees), and Platt College-Miller-Motte Technical-Charleston (195 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in North Charleston City PUMA, SC was $193,200, and the homeownership rate was 58%.

Most people in North Charleston City PUMA, SC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.7 minutes. The average car ownership in North Charleston City PUMA, SC was 2 cars per household.

North Charleston City PUMA, SC borders Summerville Town & Ladson PUMA, SC, Charleston City PUMA, SC, Mount Pleasant Town PUMA, SC, and Orangeburg, Colleton, Barnwell, Hampton, Bamberg & Allendale Counties PUMA, SC.

Population & Diversity

North Charleston City PUMA, SC is home to a population of 226k people, from which 94% are citizens. As of 2020, 9.57% of North Charleston City PUMA, SC residents were born outside of the country (21.7k people).

In 2020, there were 1.52 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (111k people) in North Charleston City PUMA, SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 73.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 12k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in North Charleston City PUMA, SC are Spanish (18,807 households), Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (2,446 households), and Portuguese (1,408 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

112,914

Women

49.9%

113,424

Men

50.1%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 226,338 inhabitants, with 50.1% men, and 49.9% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

94%

2020 Citizenship

93.9%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 94% of North Charleston City PUMA, SC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in North Charleston City PUMA, SC was 93.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in North Charleston City PUMA, SC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in North Charleston City PUMA, SC

White (Non-Hispanic)
111k ± 2.4k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
73.1k ± 2.54k
White (Hispanic)
12k ± 1.17k

10.9%

Hispanic Population

24.6k people

10.9% of the people in North Charleston City PUMA, SC are hispanic (24.6k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in North Charleston City PUMA, SC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
5,509 ± 1,800 people
Philippines
2,470 ± 1,214 people
Honduras
1,597 ± 978 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Charleston City PUMA, SC was Mexico, the natal country of 5,509 North Charleston City PUMA, SC residents, followed by Philippines with 2,470 and Honduras with 1,597.

Foreign-Born Population

9.57%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

21.7k people

9.22%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

20.5k people

As of 2020, 9.57% of North Charleston City PUMA, SC residents (21.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in North Charleston City PUMA, SC was 9.22%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in North Charleston City PUMA, SC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
18,807 households (8.93%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
2,446 households (1.16%)
Portuguese
1,408 households (0.668%)

13.7% of the households in North Charleston City PUMA, SC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in North Charleston City PUMA, SC was Spanish. 8.93% of the households in North Charleston City PUMA, SC reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
7,555 ± 837
Vietnam
4,866 ± 471
Gulf War (1990s)
4,705 ± 579

North Charleston City PUMA, SC has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.55 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of North Charleston City PUMA, SC employs 109k people. The largest industries in North Charleston City PUMA, SC are Construction (9,268 people), Restaurants & Food Services (7,942 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,863 people), and the highest paying industries are Cut and sew, and apparel accessories and other apparel manufacturing ($139,750), Software publishing ($112,013), and Offices of dentists ($107,060).

Males in North Charleston City PUMA, SC have an average income that is 1.28 times higher than the average income of females, which is $42,655. The income inequality in North Charleston City PUMA, SC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.419, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

50,290

Women

46%

58,967

Men

54%

The workforce of North Charleston City PUMA, SC in 2020 was 109,257 people, with 46% woman, and 54% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in North Charleston City PUMA, SC.

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Occupations

109k

2020 Value

2.2%

1 Year growth

± 2.2%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in North Charleston City PUMA, SC grew at a rate of 2.2%, from 107k employees to 109k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in North Charleston City PUMA, SC, are Retail salespersons (3,262 people), Customer service representatives (2,758 people), and Cashiers (2,369 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of North Charleston City PUMA, SC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for South Carolina.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in South Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

109k

2020 Value

2.2%

1 Year growth

± 2.2%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in North Charleston City PUMA, SC grew at a rate of 2.2%, from 107k employees to 109k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in North Charleston City PUMA, SC, are Construction (9,268 people), Restaurants & Food Services (7,942 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,863 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of North Charleston City PUMA, SC, though some of these residents may live in North Charleston City PUMA, SC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,174

Median earning men ± $1,031

$29,698

Median earning women ± $1,374

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Information ($60,432), Manufacturing ($59,498), and Public Administration ($57,386).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Information ($51,985), Wholesale Trade ($47,537), and Manufacturing ($42,964).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for South Carolina.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in South Carolina. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in South Carolina.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from South Carolina to other states, or from other states to South Carolina.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound South Carolina product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $38.2B, followed by Plastics/rubber ($32.1B) and Machinery ($26.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound South Carolina products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$285B

2020 Value in South Carolina

$613B

Projected 2050 Value in South Carolina

115% growth

In 2020, total outbound South Carolina trade was $285B. This is expected to increase 115% to $613B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound South Carolina trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from South Carolina to other states, or from other states to South Carolina.

Most Common Trade Partners

North Carolina
$30.1B
Georgia
$22.4B
Texas
$13.2B

In 2020, the top outbound South Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was North Carolina with $30.1B, followed by Georgia with $22.4B and Texas and $13.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that South Carolina shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott are the senators currently representing the state of South Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

South Carolina is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senators Elections

US Senators from South Carolina

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Lindsey Graham

Senator from South Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2003

Tim Scott

Senator from South Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2013
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Jim DeMint.

Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott are the senators currently representing South Carolina.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in South Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from South Carolina

South Carolina is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for South Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in North Charleston City PUMA, SC awarded 3,616 degrees. The student population of North Charleston City PUMA, SC in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 5,851 male students and 10,225 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in North Charleston City PUMA, SC are White (2,143 and 59.4%), followed by Black or African American (916 and 25.4%), Unknown (192 and 5.32%), and Hispanic or Latino (124 and 3.44%).

The largest universities in North Charleston City PUMA, SC by number of degrees awarded are Trident Technical College (2,138 and 59.1%), Charleston Southern University (770 and 21.3%), and Platt College-Miller-Motte Technical-Charleston (195 and 5.39%).

The most popular majors in Charleston, Berkeley & Dorchester Counties--North Charleston City PUMA, SC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (527 and 14.6%), Registered Nursing (296 and 8.19%), and General Cosmetology (158 and 4.37%).

The median tuition cost in Charleston, Berkeley & Dorchester Counties--North Charleston City PUMA, SC for private four year colleges is $27,800.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in North Charleston City PUMA, SC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 54.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 23.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 16,076 (36.4% men and 63.6% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2020 there were 16,076 students enrolled in North Charleston City PUMA, SC, 36.4% men and 63.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 9,170 records, of which 60.8% were women and 39.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Multidisciplinary Studies
109 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
447 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
208 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Charleston, Berkeley & Dorchester Counties--North Charleston City PUMA, SC was Other Multidisciplinary Studies with 109 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Charleston, Berkeley & Dorchester Counties--North Charleston City PUMA, SC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Trident Technical College
2,138 degrees awarded
Charleston Southern University
770 degrees awarded
Platt College-Miller-Motte Technical-Charleston
195 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Trident Technical College with 2,138 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 1,258 men were awarded degrees from institutions in North Charleston City PUMA, SC, which is 0.534 times less than the 2,358 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,143 degrees mean that there were 2.34 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 916 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($27,800) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($119) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($2,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2020, 0.723% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.53% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of North Charleston City PUMA, SC in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (50.1k), Some college (40.5k), and Bachelors Degree (29k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in North Charleston City PUMA, SC was $193,200 in 2020, which is 0.841 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $181,400 to $193,200, a 6.5% increase. The homeownership rate in North Charleston City PUMA, SC is 58%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in North Charleston City PUMA, SC have an average commute time of 24.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in North Charleston City PUMA, SC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in North Charleston City PUMA, SC is $56,746. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in North Charleston City PUMA, SC was Mount Pleasant Town PUMA, SC with a value of $80,467, followed by Charleston City PUMA, SC and York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC, with respective values of $72,562 and $72,224.

Housing

Property

$193,200

Median Property Value 2020

±$4,009

$48,113

Median Property Taxes

±$1,784

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In North Charleston City PUMA, SC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in North Charleston City PUMA, SC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

58%

Homeownership

2020

67%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 58% of the housing units in North Charleston City PUMA, SC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 56.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in North Charleston City PUMA, SC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in North Charleston City PUMA, SC was Mount Pleasant Town PUMA, SC with a value of $80,467, followed by Charleston City PUMA, SC and York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC, with respective values of $72,562 and $72,224.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in North Charleston City PUMA, SC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$56,746

Median Household Income

± $1,472

83k

Number of Households

± 2,394

In 2020, the median household income of the 83k households in North Charleston City PUMA, SC grew to $56,746 from the previous year's value of $54,824.

The following chart displays the households in North Charleston City PUMA, SC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.419

2020 Wage GINI in North Charleston City PUMA, SC

0.414

2019 Wage GINI in North Charleston City PUMA, SC

In 2020, the income inequality in North Charleston City PUMA, SC was 0.419 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.25% growth from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for North Charleston City PUMA, SC was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Charleston City PUMA, SC in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in North Charleston City PUMA, SC across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (80.4%)
Carpooled (9.11%)
Worked At Home (4.95%)

In 2020, 80.4% of workers in North Charleston City PUMA, SC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.11%) and those who worked at home (4.95%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

24.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in North Charleston City PUMA, SC have a shorter commute time (24.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.09% of the workforce in North Charleston City PUMA, SC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in North Charleston City PUMA, SC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in North Charleston City PUMA, SC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in North Charleston City PUMA, SC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

15.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in North Charleston City PUMA, SC (33.4k out of 218k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in North Charleston City PUMA, SC is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

84.9% of the population of North Charleston City PUMA, SC has health coverage, with 41% on employee plans, 15.9% on Medicaid, 7.68% on Medicare, 15.2% on non-group plans, and 5.15% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in South Carolina was $7,311 in 2014. This is a 4.15% increase from the previous year ($7,020).

Primary care physicians in South Carolina see 1494 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.267% decrease from the previous year (1498 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1767 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 546 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for South Carolina. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in South Carolina, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for South Carolina.

1,494 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in South Carolina

Primary care physicians in South Carolina see an average of 1,494 patients per year. This represents a 0.267% decrease from the previous year (1,498 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in South Carolina in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for South Carolina.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of South Carolina across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.7% under 18 years, 23.9% between 18 and 34 years, 37.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.8% were men and 52.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

15.1%

Uninsured

41%

Employer Coverage

15.9%

Medicaid

7.68%

Medicare

15.2%

Non-Group

5.15%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in North Charleston City PUMA, SC grew by 0.0697% from 15% to 15.1%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in North Charleston City PUMA, SC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.