Charleston County, South Carolina Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Charleston County, South Carolina
Charleston County, South Carolina Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
420,264
Median Age
39.2
Male Median
38.3
Female Median
40.2
Charleston County, South Carolina Population Growth

Charleston County, South Carolina Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +22.7%%.
+22.7%% Growth
Charleston County, South Carolina Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Charleston County, South Carolina Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 39.2 | 420,264 |
| 2023 | 39.0 | 414,711 |
| 2022 | 38.9 | 409,840 |
| 2021 | 38.4 | 404,946 |
| 2020 | 38.0 | 407,543 |
| 2019 | 37.8 | 401,165 |
| 2018 | 37.6 | 394,708 |
| 2017 | 37.2 | 387,847 |
| 2016 | 36.8 | 380,673 |
| 2015 | 36.5 | 372,904 |
| 2014 | 36.2 | 365,674 |
| 2013 | 36.0 | 358,736 |
| 2012 | 35.8 | 352,548 |
| 2011 | 35.8 | 346,981 |
| 2010 | 35.7 | 342,434 |
Charleston County, South Carolina Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.6% |
| 5–17 | 13.9% |
| 18–24 | 8.3% |
| 25–34 | 15.6% |
| 35–54 | 26.1% |
| 55–64 | 12.7% |
| 65+ | 17.9% |
Dependency Ratios for Charleston County, South Carolina
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 59.6
- Youth Dependency:
- 31.1
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 28.5
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Charleston County, South Carolina
The median age in Charleston County, South Carolina is 39.2 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Charleston County, South Carolina is 420,264.
In Charleston County, South Carolina, seniors (ages 65+) make up 17.9% of the population, while children under 18 represent 13.9%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Charleston County, South Carolina is aging.