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County overview

Charleston County

South Carolina - aging-in-place demographics, contractor density, and accessibility insights for Charleston County.

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Charleston County

Population
409,840
Age 65+
17.3%
Median age
38.9
Owner-occupied
63.2%
With disability
10.7%
Median home value
$415,000
Median income
$78,795
Residents 65+
70,900
How Charleston County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
+4.8%
% owner-occupied
-2.5%
% with disability
-17.1%
Median household income
+4.9%
Median home value
+47.2%
Median age
+1%

Comparison computed from the latest American Community Survey 5-year estimates. A positive number means this county is higher than the national average; negative means lower.

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Other counties in South Carolina

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528,251 residents
Richland County
416,161 residents
Horry County
356,578 residents
Spartanburg County
330,119 residents
Lexington County
295,934 residents
York County
282,987 residents
Berkeley County
231,419 residents
Anderson County
204,592 residents

Aging-in-place in Charleston County

Charleston County is home to roughly 409,840 residents, of whom about 70,902 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 17.3%, above the U.S. average. For families planning aging-in-place modifications here, that population density translates directly into a deep bench of local contractors familiar with the needs of older homeowners.

Roughly 63.2% of homes in Charleston County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $415,000. That's an ownership rate close to the national average. Older homes in established neighborhoods can require careful planning for grab-bar anchoring, walk-in shower conversions, and doorway widening - all standard work for the aging-in-place specialists listed below.

About 10.7% of Charleston County residents report a disability, a rate below national levels. Demand for accessibility-focused remodelers - bathroom safety upgrades, non-slip flooring, ADA toilet installations, and lowered countertops - reflects that local population, not a one-size-fits-all national average.