Charleston County, South Carolina
Charleston County: County in South Carolina, United States of America
About
Charleston County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 350,209 and a population density of 100 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 417,981 inhabitants. Its county seat is Charleston. The county was created 255 years ago in 1768.
Quick Facts about Charleston County
| Population : | 417,981 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | South Carolina (United States) |
| Twitter username : | chascountygov |
| Area : | 3517 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 33% |
| Land as percent of area : | 67% |
| Altitude : | 7 feet / 2 meters |
| Capital : | Charleston |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1769 |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 07:08:41 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 119 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 16.21% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Charleston County is located at 32°44'57"N 79°56'31"W (32.7491700, -79.9420200). It has 3 neighbors: Berkeley County, Colleton County and Georgetown County.
Charleston County map
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The largest city of Charleston County is Charleston with a population of 139,714. Other cities include, North Charleston population 118,752, Mount Pleasant population 92,799, Isle of Palms population 4,371 and Ravenel population 2,768. See all Charleston County cities & populated places.
Charleston County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Charleston County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston | 139,714 | The most populous city in South Carolina. |
| North Charleston | 118,752 | The second most populous city in Charleston County, South Carolina. |
| Mount Pleasant | 92,799 | The second most populous city in Charleston County, South Carolina. |
| Hollywood | 5,268 | Town in South Carolina |
| Isle of Palms | 4,371 | City in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States |
| Ravenel | 2,768 | Human settlement in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Folly Beach | 2,682 | City in South Carolina, United States |
| Lincolnville | 2,624 | City in South Carolina, United States of America |
| Seabrook Island | 1,880 | City in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Sullivans Island | 1,791 | Island in the United States of America |
| Kiawah Island | 1,765 | City in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Awendaw | 1,568 | City in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Meggett | 1,304 | Town |
| McClellanville | 547 | Town in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States |
| Rockville | 138 | Town in South Carolina |
- Official Website
Official website of Charleston County
Charleston County has 3 neighbours.
- Berkeley County county in South Carolina, United States of America
- Colleton County county in South Carolina, United States
- Georgetown County county in South Carolina, United States
- Charleston
Demographics
The population of Charleston County increased by 16.21% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 350,209 | - | census |
| 2011 | 357,335 | 1.99% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 364,628 | 2% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 371,703 | 1.9% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 379,793 | 2.13% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 389,310 | 2.44% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 396,880 | 1.91% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 402,008 | 1.28% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 406,222 | 1.04% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 411,406 | 1.26% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 417,981 | 1.57% | estimation process |
People born in Charleston County (1)
American politician, 1710-1791 William Bull II was born in Charleston County
South Carolina Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Greenville County | 532,486 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Richland County | 419,051 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Horry County | 365,449 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Spartanburg County | 326,205 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Lexington County | 303,946 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| York County | 289,105 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Berkeley County | 235,987 | County in South Carolina, United States of America |
| Anderson County | 204,353 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Beaufort County | 195,656 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Anderson County Airport | 194,692 | A county-owned airport located in Anderson County, South Carolina. |
| Aiken County | 172,895 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Dorchester County | 165,737 | County in Maryland, United States |
| Charleston | 139,714 | The most populous city in South Carolina. |
| Florence County | 137,588 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Columbia | 132,130 | The most populous city in South Carolina. |
| Pickens County | 127,983 | County in South Carolina, United States |
