North Charleston, SC Demographics

A map of North Charleston's Population by Race

North Charleston, South Carolina had a population of 114,852 in 2020. It was 37.9% White, 40.2% Black, 2.9% Asian, 14.0% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 4.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of North Charleston, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 475 places in South Carolina, North Charleston is the 3rd 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).

North Charleston's White Population

43,506 residents of North Charleston identify as White, or 37.9%. This makes the White share of the population of North Charleston considerably less than the White share of the population of South Carolina (62.1% White). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, North Charleston is ranked #367 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

North Charleston is more White than neighboring Lincolnville (34.4% White). North Charleston is less White than neighboring Hanahan (64.6% White), Ladson (49.1% White), Goose Creek (58.3% White), and Sangaree (60.8% White).

North Charleston's Black Population

46,174 residents of North Charleston identify as Black, or 40.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of North Charleston larger than the Black share of the population of South Carolina (24.8% Black). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, North Charleston is ranked #160 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

North Charleston is more Black than neighboring Hanahan (11.8% Black), Ladson (26% Black), Goose Creek (21.4% Black), and Sangaree (22% Black). North Charleston is less Black than neighboring Lincolnville (43.6% Black).

North Charleston's Asian Population

3,353 residents of North Charleston identify as Asian, or 2.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of North Charleston roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of South Carolina (1.7% Asian). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, North Charleston is ranked #31 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

North Charleston is more Asian than neighboring Ladson (2.6% Asian), Lincolnville (0.8% Asian), and Sangaree (1.1% Asian). North Charleston is less Asian than neighboring Hanahan (4.3% Asian), and Goose Creek (3.4% Asian).

North Charleston's Hispanic Population

16,070 residents of North Charleston identify as Hispanic, or 14.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of North Charleston slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of South Carolina (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, North Charleston is ranked #39 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

North Charleston is more Hispanic than neighboring Hanahan (13.1% Hispanic), Goose Creek (9.5% Hispanic), Lincolnville (13.4% Hispanic), and Sangaree (9.3% Hispanic). North Charleston is less Hispanic than neighboring Ladson (15.8% Hispanic).

North Charleston's Native American/Other Population

1,134 residents of North Charleston identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of North 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, North Charleston is ranked #108 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

North Charleston is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hanahan (1.1% Native American/Other), Ladson (1.4% Native American/Other), Goose Creek (1.6% Native American/Other), Lincolnville (1.1% Native American/Other), and Sangaree (1.2% Native American/Other).

North Charleston's Multiracial Population

4,615 residents of North Charleston identify as Multiracial, or 4.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of North Charleston roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of South Carolina (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, North Charleston is ranked #165 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

North Charleston is less Multiracial than neighboring Hanahan (5% Multiracial), Ladson (5.1% Multiracial), Goose Creek (5.7% Multiracial), Lincolnville (6.7% Multiracial), and Sangaree (5.5% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.