About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the North Charleston, SC population pyramid, which represents the North Charleston population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

• Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for North Charleston, SC, is 28.4.
• Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for North Charleston, SC, is 18.1.
• Total dependency ratio for North Charleston, SC is 46.5.
• Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for North Charleston, SC is 5.5.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group for the North Charleston population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the North Charleston for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the North Charleston for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Total Population: The total population of the North Charleston for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for North Charleston Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Graph and download economic data for Resident Population in Charleston County, SC (SCCHAR9POP) from 1970 to 2024 about Charleston County, SC; Charleston; SC; residents; population; and USA.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Charleston County, SC population pyramid, which represents the Charleston County population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

• Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Charleston County, SC, is 25.0.
• Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Charleston County, SC, is 26.5.
• Total dependency ratio for Charleston County, SC is 51.5.
• Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Charleston County, SC is 3.8.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Charleston County population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the Charleston County for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the Charleston County for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Total Population: The total population of the Charleston County for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Charleston County Population by Age. You can refer the same here

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Charleston population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for Charleston. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Charleston by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Charleston.

Key observations

The largest age group in Charleston, SC was for the group of age 30 to 34 years years with a population of 15,081 (9.92%), according to the ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. At the same time, the smallest age group in Charleston, SC was the 85 years and over years with a population of 3,118 (2.05%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
• Population: The population for the specific age group in the Charleston is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Charleston total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Charleston Population by Age. You can refer the same here

U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts statistics for North Charleston city, South Carolina. QuickFacts data are derived from: Population Estimates, American Community Survey, Census of Population and Housing, Current Population Survey, Small Area Health Insurance Estimates, Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, State and County Housing Unit Estimates, County Business Patterns, Nonemployer Statistics, Economic Census, Survey of Business Owners, Building Permits.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the North Charleston, SC population pyramid, which represents the North Charleston population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

• Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for North Charleston, SC, is 30.0.
• Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for North Charleston, SC, is 16.8.
• Total dependency ratio for North Charleston, SC is 46.7.
• Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for North Charleston, SC is 6.0.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group for the North Charleston population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the North Charleston for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the North Charleston for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Total Population: The total population of the North Charleston for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for North Charleston Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Graph and download economic data for Employed Persons in Charleston-North Charleston, SC (MSA) (LAUMT451670000000005) from Jan 1990 to Jun 2025 about Charleston, SC, persons, household survey, employment, and USA.

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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Charleston County population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Charleston County across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2023, the population of Charleston County was 424,367, a 1.20% increase year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, Charleston County population was 419,350, an increase of 1.17% compared to a population of 414,514 in 2021. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Charleston County increased by 113,403. In this period, the peak population was 424,367 in the year 2023. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

• From 2000 to 2023

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2023)
• Population: The population for the specific year for the Charleston County is shown in this column.
• Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Charleston County population for each year compared to the previous year.
• Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Charleston County Population by Year. You can refer the same here

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Charleston County population by age. The dataset can be utilized to understand the age distribution and demographics of Charleston County.

Content

The dataset constitues the following three datasets

• Charleston County, SC Age Group Population Dataset: A complete breakdown of Charleston County age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups
• Charleston County, SC Age Cohorts Dataset: Children, Working Adults, and Seniors in Charleston County - Population and Percentage Analysis
• Charleston County, SC Population Pyramid Dataset: Age Groups, Male and Female Population, and Total Population for Demographics Analysis

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Graph and download economic data for Unemployed Persons in Charleston County, SC (LAUCN450190000000004) from Jan 1990 to Jun 2025 about Charleston County, SC; Charleston; SC; household survey; unemployment; persons; and USA.

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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of North Charleston by gender, including both male and female populations. This dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of North Charleston across both sexes and to determine which sex constitutes the majority.

Key observations

There is a slight majority of female population, with 50.01% of total population being female. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Scope of gender :

Please note that American Community Survey asks a question about the respondents current sex, but not about gender, sexual orientation, or sex at birth. The question is intended to capture data for biological sex, not gender. Respondents are supposed to respond with the answer as either of Male or Female. Our research and this dataset mirrors the data reported as Male and Female for gender distribution analysis. No further analysis is done on the data reported from the Census Bureau.

Variables / Data Columns

• Gender: This column displays the Gender (Male / Female)
• Population: The population of the gender in the North Charleston is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each gender as a proportion of North Charleston total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for North Charleston Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

Graph and download economic data for Civilian Labor Force in Dorchester County, SC (LAUCN450350000000006A) from 1990 to 2024 about Dorchester County, SC; Charleston; SC; civilian; labor force; labor; household survey; and USA.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Charleston population by gender and age. The dataset can be utilized to understand the gender distribution and demographics of Charleston.

Content

The dataset constitues the following two datasets across these two themes

• Charleston, SC Population Breakdown by Gender
• Charleston, SC Population Breakdown by Gender and Age

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Graph and download economic data for Unemployed Persons in Dorchester County, SC (LAUCN450350000000004) from Jan 1990 to Jun 2025 about Dorchester County, SC; Charleston; SC; household survey; unemployment; persons; and USA.

Graph and download economic data for Civilian Labor Force in Charleston County, SC (LAUCN450190000000006A) from 1990 to 2024 about Charleston County, SC; Charleston; SC; civilian; labor force; labor; household survey; and USA.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Charleston population by age cohorts (Children: Under 18 years; Working population: 18-64 years; Senior population: 65 years or more). It lists the population in each age cohort group along with its percentage relative to the total population of Charleston. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution across children, working population and senior population for dependency ratio, housing requirements, ageing, migration patterns etc.

Key observations

The largest age group was 18 to 64 years with a poulation of 100,905 (66.38% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Age cohorts:

• Under 18 years
• 18 to 64 years
• 65 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age cohort for the Charleston population analysis. Total expected values are 3 groups ( Children, Working Population and Senior Population).
• Population: The population for the age cohort in Charleston is shown in the following column.
• Percent of Total Population: The population as a percent of total population of the Charleston is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Charleston Population by Age. You can refer the same here