American Community Survey rankings

Charleston area census tract rankings

Compare 99 mapped census tracts on population, income, housing, education, origin and commuting. Every ranking uses U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019–2023 five-year estimates.

Percentage and median rankings exclude tracts with fewer than 500 residents to reduce unstable small-area estimates. The map remains available for every tract.

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PopulationHighest: Charleston city (southwest 3) — 11,237 Median household incomeHighest: Kiawah Island town — $236,607 Residents below the poverty levelHighest: North Charleston city (east-southeast 4) — 44.8%Median home valueHighest: Charleston city (east 1) — $2,000,001 Median gross rentHighest: Isle of Palms city (northeast) — $3,501 Foreign-born residentsHighest: North Charleston city (north-northwest 1) — 22.3%Hispanic or Latino residentsHighest: North Charleston city (north-northwest 1) — 41.9%Owner-occupied homesHighest: Charleston city (east-southeast 1) — 98.4%Adults with a bachelor's degreeHighest: Charleston city (east 6) — 62.5%Workers working from homeHighest: Kiawah Island town — 48.9%Workers using public transportationHighest: Charleston city (northeast 2) — 29.7%Vacant homesHighest: Folly Beach city (south-southwest) — 78.6%

About these rankings

These rankings compare mapped census tracts inside the Charleston area atlas footprint; they are not rankings of every tract in the metropolitan area or state. Values are ACS survey estimates and may have sampling error. Check the interactive map and linked U.S. Census Bureau source for important decisions.