Charleston-North Charleston-Summerville South Carolina Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Charleston-North Charleston-Summerville South Carolina metro area was $57,659 in 2016, the latest figures available. Charleston median household income is $8,158 higher than the median South Carolina household income and $42 greater than the US median household income. 2017 metro income data (including Charleston median household income) will be released in September of 2018. Median family and per capita income for Charleston-North Charleston-Summerville are shown below.
Real Median Household Income for Charleston South Carolina
| 2016 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $57,617 | +2.01% | +7.02% |
| South Carolina | $49,501 | +3.48% | +8.78% |
| Charleston | $57,659 | +0.90% | +8.09% |
Trends in Charleston, SC Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Charleston is $57,659. Real median household income peaked in 2008 at $58,304 and is now $645 (1.11%) lower. From a post peak low of $52,381 in 2012, real median household income for Charleston has now grown by $5,278 (10.08%).
Real Median Household Income: Charleston, South Carolina, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Charleston
| Date | US | South Carolina | Charleston |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $57,617 | $49,501 | $57,659 |
| 2015 | $56,480 | $47,835 | $57,143 |
| 2014 | $54,398 | $45,863 | $54,312 |
| 2013 | $53,838 | $45,506 | $53,345 |
| 2012 | $53,701 | $45,062 | $52,381 |
| 2011 | $53,879 | $45,200 | $53,571 |
| 2010 | $55,093 | $46,255 | $52,909 |
| 2009 | $56,180 | $47,478 | $53,970 |
| 2008 | $58,000 | $49,746 | $58,304 |
| 2007 | $58,736 | $50,157 | $57,680 |
| 2006 | $57,677 | $48,926 | $55,260 |
| 2005 | $56,832 | $48,320 | $55,636 |
Charleston Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Charleston was $73,249 in 2016. Compared to the median South Carolina family income, Charleston median family income is $11,714 higher. As with the median household income data, 2017 family income data for Charleston will be released in September of 2018.
Real Median Family Income for Charleston South Carolina
| 2016 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $71,062 | +2.81% | +7.71% |
| South Carolina | $61,535 | +2.51% | +9.20% |
| Charleston | $73,249 | +2.28% | +6.91% |
Trends in Charleston, SC Real Median Family Income since 2005
At $73,249, the median family income for Charleston was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2016.
Real Median Family Income: Charleston, South Carolina, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Charleston
| Date | US | South Carolina | Charleston |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $71,062 | $61,535 | $73,249 |
| 2015 | $69,122 | $60,031 | $71,613 |
| 2014 | $66,820 | $57,271 | $67,609 |
| 2013 | $65,977 | $56,349 | $68,513 |
| 2012 | $65,363 | $55,156 | $62,467 |
| 2011 | $65,564 | $55,733 | $63,520 |
| 2010 | $66,721 | $56,918 | $63,511 |
| 2009 | $68,329 | $58,624 | $65,828 |
| 2008 | $70,638 | $62,052 | $70,678 |
| 2007 | $70,813 | $61,251 | $69,155 |
| 2006 | $69,670 | $59,918 | $66,699 |
| 2005 | $68,618 | $59,115 | $64,744 |
Charleston Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Charleston was $32,045 in 2016. Compared to the median South Carolina per capita income, Charleston median per capita income is $5,029 higher. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2017 per capita income data for Charleston will be released in September of 2018.
Real Per Capita Income for Charleston South Carolina
| 2016 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $31,128 | +2.54% | +7.19% |
| South Carolina | $27,016 | +4.10% | +10.69% |
| Charleston | $32,045 | +2.85% | +11.76% |
Trends in Charleston, SC Real Per Capita Income since 2005
At $32,045, the per capita income for Charleston was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2016.
Real Per Capita Income: Charleston, South Carolina, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Charleston
| Date | US | South Carolina | Charleston |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $31,128 | $27,016 | $32,045 |
| 2015 | $30,358 | $25,951 | $31,158 |
| 2014 | $29,288 | $24,936 | $29,708 |
| 2013 | $29,041 | $24,407 | $28,673 |
| 2012 | $28,558 | $24,457 | $28,309 |
| 2011 | $28,494 | $24,109 | $26,910 |
| 2010 | $28,687 | $24,359 | $27,906 |
| 2009 | $29,542 | $25,180 | $28,200 |
| 2008 | $30,755 | $26,421 | $30,186 |
| 2007 | $30,894 | $26,783 | $30,737 |
| 2006 | $30,078 | $26,040 | $30,354 |
| 2005 | $30,768 | $26,467 | $29,363 |
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