Charleston, SC Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Charleston was 153,672, a 1.24% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Charleston's population was 151,783, an increase of 0.69% compared to a population of 150,742 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Charleston, SC population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Charleston increased by 52,838. In this period, the peak population was 153,672 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 100,834 - -
2001 102,022 1,188 1.18%
2002 103,785 1,763 1.73%
2003 105,820 2,035 1.96%
2004 109,220 3,400 3.21%
2005 110,740 1,520 1.39%
2006 112,419 1,679 1.52%
2007 113,424 1,005 0.89%
2008 115,312 1,888 1.66%
2009 117,324 2,012 1.74%
2010 120,760 3,436 2.93%
2011 123,105 2,345 1.94%
2012 125,331 2,226 1.81%
2013 127,384 2,053 1.64%
2014 129,592 2,208 1.73%
2015 132,597 3,005 2.32%
2016 134,637 2,040 1.54%
2017 135,857 1,220 0.91%
2018 136,359 502 0.37%
2019 137,973 1,614 1.18%
2020 150,742 12,769 9.25%
2021 151,783 1,041 0.69%
2022 153,672 1,889 1.24%
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Charleston, SC population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Charleston's population increased by 19,926 (19.76%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Charleston's population increased by 29,982 (24.83%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Charleston's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Charleston's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 153,672. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Charleston's population peaked in year 2022 at 153,672.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Charleston's population was lowest in year 2000 at 100,834.

Charleston, SC annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Charleston grew year by year for 22 years and declined for 0 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Charleston had an average annual population growth rate of 2.38% per year. Overall the population grew 52.40% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Charleston's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Charleston's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 2.38% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 2,930. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2019 to 2020, Charleston's population grew the most with an increase of 12,769 (9.25%).

While from 2017 and 2018, Charleston's population grew the least with a growth of 502 (0.37%).

Things to know

Is Charleston, SC population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Charleston's population increased by 2,930 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 1,041 (0.69%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 1,889 (1.24%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Charleston, SC changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Charleston increased by 26,288 (20.64%). The population was highest at 153,672 in the year 2022 and lowest at 127,384 in the year 2013. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 2.09%.

References

Datasets

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2023
Charleston, SC Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
Last updated September 18, 2023
ACS
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2017-2021
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Charleston population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Charleston across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Charleston was 153,672, a 1.24% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Charleston population was 151,783, an increase of 0.69% compared to a population of 150,742 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Charleston increased by 52,838. In this period, the peak population was 153,672 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Charleston population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Charleston is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Charleston population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

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