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Compare North Charleston to Columbia

This post compares North Charleston, South Carolina to Columbia, 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 North Charleston (city) Columbia (city)
Population 108,186 132,236
Income (median) $35,033 $40,398
Home Value (median) $155,900 $168,800
White 45% 52%
Black 47% 40%
Asian 2% 2%
With Kids 29% 24%
Age (median) 32 28
Rentals 55% 54%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, North Charleston or Columbia?
A: North Charleston has a similar population count than Columbia: 108186 compared with 132236 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in North Charleston or in Columbia?
A: Incomes are on average lower in North Charleston.

Q: Are homes more expensive in North Charleston or Columbia?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in North Charleston.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: North Charleston does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 55% for North Charleston versus 54% for Columbia.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to North Charleston may include: Rock-Hill, Columbia, and Sumter.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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