Charleston, SC Demographics
A map of Charleston's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 108,766 | 72.4% |
Black | 25,332 | 16.9% |
Hispanic | 6,818 | 4.5% |
Multiracial | 5,138 | 3.4% |
Asian | 3,240 | 2.2% |
Native American/Other | 933 | 0.6% |
Charleston, South Carolina had a population of 150,227 in 2020. It was 72.4% White, 16.9% Black, 2.2% Asian, 4.5% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 3.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Charleston, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Charleston is the most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Charleston's White Population
108,766 residents of Charleston identify as White, or 72.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Charleston slightly larger than the White share of the population of South Carolina (62.1% White). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Charleston is ranked #156 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Charleston is more White than neighboring Hanahan (64.6% White), and North Charleston (37.9% White). Charleston is less White than neighboring James Island (83.4% White), Sullivan's Island (93.6% White), and Folly Beach (93.9% White).
Charleston's Black Population
25,332 residents of Charleston identify as Black, or 16.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Charleston slightly less than the Black share of the population of South Carolina (24.8% Black). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Charleston is ranked #301 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Charleston is more Black than neighboring James Island (9.1% Black), Hanahan (11.8% Black), Sullivan's Island (0.4% Black), and Folly Beach (0.8% Black). Charleston is less Black than neighboring North Charleston (40.2% Black).
Charleston's Asian Population
3,240 residents of Charleston identify as Asian, or 2.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Charleston roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of South Carolina (1.7% Asian). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Charleston is ranked #57 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Charleston is more Asian than neighboring James Island (0.6% Asian), Sullivan's Island (0.8% Asian), and Folly Beach (0.4% Asian). Charleston is less Asian than neighboring Hanahan (4.3% Asian), and North Charleston (2.9% Asian).
Charleston's Hispanic Population
6,818 residents of Charleston identify as Hispanic, or 4.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Charleston roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of South Carolina (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Charleston is ranked #199 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Charleston is more Hispanic than neighboring James Island (2.7% Hispanic), Sullivan's Island (2.5% Hispanic), and Folly Beach (1.3% Hispanic). Charleston is less Hispanic than neighboring Hanahan (13.1% Hispanic), and North Charleston (14% Hispanic).
Charleston's Native American/Other Population
933 residents of Charleston identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Charleston roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of South Carolina (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Charleston is ranked #239 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Charleston is more Native American/Other than neighboring James Island (0.5% Native American/Other), Sullivan's Island (0.1% Native American/Other), and Folly Beach (0.5% Native American/Other). Charleston is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hanahan (1.1% Native American/Other), and North Charleston (1% Native American/Other).
Charleston's Multiracial Population
5,138 residents of Charleston identify as Multiracial, or 3.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Charleston roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of South Carolina (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Charleston is ranked #249 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Charleston is more Multiracial than neighboring Sullivan's Island (2.6% Multiracial), and Folly Beach (3.1% Multiracial). Charleston is less Multiracial than neighboring James Island (3.7% Multiracial), Hanahan (5% Multiracial), and North Charleston (4% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.