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Population of Charleston, South Carolina

StateSouth Carolina
Land Area (mi²)110.6 sq mi
Density (mi²)1,413.4/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate1.97% (3014)
Growth Since 202014.02% (19214)
Rank in State1st
Rank in Country179th

The population of Charleston, SC in 2022 is estimated to be 156,255. This is an increase of 1.97% (3014 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population in Metro Area of Charleston by Year

2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.

YearPopulationGrowthGrowth Rate

Population of Charleston by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Charleston by Age

Charleston Population Pyramid 2022
Charleston Median Age
35.3
Total
34.3
Male
36.4
Female
Charleston Sex Ratio
46.92%
64,293
Male
53.08%
72,748
Female
Charleston Age Dependency Ratio
22.5
Old Age Dependency Ratio
24.2
Child Dependency Ratio
Charleston Adults
114,412
Adults
(21,037 of whom are seniors) in Charleston.

Population of Charleston by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate