Charleston-North Charleston-Summerville South Carolina Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Charleston-North Charleston-Summerville South Carolina metro area was $72,719 in 2021, the latest figures available. Charleston median household income is $13,401 higher than the median South Carolina household income and $3,002 greater than the US median household income. 2022 metro income data (including Charleston median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Charleston-North Charleston-Summerville are shown below.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income for Charleston South Carolina
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| South Carolina | $59,318 | -1.91% | +5.11% |
| Charleston | $72,719 | -2.98% | +4.84% |
Trends in Charleston, SC Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Charleston is $72,719. Real median household income peaked in 2020 at $74,956 and is now $2,237 (2.98%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: Charleston, South Carolina, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Charleston
| Date | US | South Carolina | Charleston |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $59,318 | $72,719 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $60,470 | $74,956 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $59,587 | $74,718 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $56,436 | $69,359 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $55,893 | $66,919 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $55,888 | $65,099 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $54,021 | $64,533 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $51,823 | $61,371 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $51,448 | $60,311 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $50,962 | $59,238 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $51,148 | $60,620 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $53,726 | $61,073 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $56,757 | $65,270 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $54,678 | $62,957 |
Charleston Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Charleston was $90,308 in 2021. Compared to the median South Carolina family income, Charleston median family income is $16,407 higher. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Charleston will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Charleston South Carolina
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| South Carolina | $73,901 | -2.24% | +4.18% |
| Charleston | $90,308 | -2.53% | +6.60% |
Trends in Charleston, SC Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Charleston is $90,308. Real median family income peaked in 2020 at $92,648 and is now $2,340 (2.53%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Charleston, South Carolina, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Charleston
| Date | US | South Carolina | Charleston |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $73,901 | $90,308 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $75,592 | $92,648 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $74,752 | $91,902 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $70,933 | $84,715 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $69,004 | $84,261 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $69,475 | $82,701 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $67,794 | $80,875 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $64,715 | $76,396 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $63,707 | $77,461 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $62,377 | $70,646 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $63,067 | $71,879 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $66,339 | $74,491 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $69,312 | $78,256 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $66,894 | $73,264 |
Charleston Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Charleston was $39,935 in 2021. Compared to the median South Carolina per capita income, Charleston median per capita income is $6,596 higher. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Charleston will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Charleston South Carolina
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| South Carolina | $33,339 | -1.44% | +6.71% |
| Charleston | $39,935 | -2.15% | +4.63% |
Trends in Charleston, SC Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Charleston is $39,935. Real per capita income peaked in 2020 at $40,813 and is now $878 (2.15%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: Charleston, South Carolina, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Charleston
| Date | US | South Carolina | Charleston |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $33,339 | $39,935 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $33,826 | $40,813 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $33,165 | $40,323 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $31,244 | $38,167 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $30,847 | $36,752 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $30,502 | $36,180 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $29,307 | $35,187 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $28,177 | $33,569 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $27,594 | $32,417 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $27,659 | $32,016 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $27,282 | $30,451 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $28,493 | $31,911 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $30,308 | $34,782 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $29,949 | $33,227 |
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