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Compare Hilton Head Island to Charleston
This post compares Hilton Head Island, South Carolina to Charleston, South Carolina across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.
| Dimension | Hilton Head Island (town) | Charleston (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 39,666 | 131,204 |
| Income (median) | $43,105 | $47,502 |
| Home Value (median) | $454,300 | $286,200 |
| White | 85% | 74% |
| Black | 6% | 21% |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| With Kids | 17% | 21% |
| Age (median) | 55 | 34 |
| Rentals | 23% | 45% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Hilton Head Island or Charleston?
A: Hilton Head Island has a much smaller population count than Charleston: 39666 compared with 131204 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Hilton Head Island or in Charleston?
A: Incomes are on average similar in Hilton Head Island.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Hilton Head Island or Charleston?
A: Homes tend to be more expensive in Hilton Head Island.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Charleston does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 23% for Hilton Head Island versus 45% for Charleston.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Hilton Head Island may include: Aiken, Wade-Hampton, and Myrtle-Beach.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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