Charleston County South Carolina Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Charleston County South Carolina area was $72,147 in 2021, the latest figures available. Charleston County median household income is $12,829 higher than the median South Carolina household income and $2,430 greater than the US median household income. 2022 county income data (including Charleston County median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Charleston County 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 County 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 County | $72,147 | -4.05% | +5.37% |
Trends in Charleston County, SC Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Charleston is $72,147. Real median household income peaked in 2019 at $75,805 and is now $3,658 (4.83%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: Charleston County, South Carolina, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Charleston County
| Date | US | South Carolina | Charleston County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $59,318 | $72,147 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $60,470 | $75,194 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $59,587 | $75,805 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $56,436 | $68,470 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $55,893 | $66,929 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $55,888 | $64,160 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $54,021 | $65,275 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $51,823 | $61,068 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $51,448 | $60,222 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $50,962 | $57,447 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $51,148 | $60,979 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $53,726 | $58,829 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $56,757 | $62,746 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $54,678 | $60,098 |
Charleston County Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Charleston County was $92,482 in 2021. Compared to the median South Carolina family income, Charleston County median family income is $18,581 higher. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Charleston County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Charleston County 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 County | $92,482 | -4.96% | +5.30% |
Trends in Charleston County, SC Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Charleston is $92,482. Real median family income peaked in 2019 at $99,042 and is now $6,560 (6.62%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Charleston County, South Carolina, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Charleston County
| Date | US | South Carolina | Charleston County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $73,901 | $92,482 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $75,592 | $97,312 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $74,752 | $99,042 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $70,933 | $87,826 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $69,004 | $88,896 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $69,475 | $90,812 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $67,794 | $87,026 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $64,715 | $82,350 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $63,707 | $85,173 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $62,377 | $69,221 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $63,067 | $75,639 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $66,339 | $77,079 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $69,312 | $78,818 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $66,894 | $73,965 |
Charleston County Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Charleston County was $44,198 in 2021. Compared to the median South Carolina per capita income, Charleston County median per capita income is $10,859 higher. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Charleston County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Charleston County 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 County | $44,198 | -4.18% | +2.36% |
Trends in Charleston County, SC Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Charleston is $44,198. Real per capita income peaked in 2019 at $46,560 and is now $2,362 (5.07%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: Charleston County, South Carolina, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Charleston County
| Date | US | South Carolina | Charleston County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $33,339 | $44,198 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $33,826 | $46,124 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $33,165 | $46,560 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $31,244 | $43,180 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $30,847 | $41,276 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $30,502 | $40,383 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $29,307 | $39,193 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $28,177 | $38,063 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $27,594 | $36,179 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $27,659 | $34,982 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $27,282 | $33,597 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $28,493 | $35,013 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $30,308 | $39,037 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $29,949 | $36,366 |
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