Downtown

Overview for Downtown, SC

22,016 people live in Downtown, where the median age is 30 and the average individual income is $38,841. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

22,016

Total Population

30 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$38,841

Average individual Income

Around Downtown, SC

There's plenty to do around Downtown, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

74
Very Walkable
Walking Score
71
Very Bikeable
Bike Score
39
Some Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Gibby's Bottle Shop, VIP Bistro, and Counter Cheese Mongers.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 3.15 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 0.08 miles 10 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 4.89 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining · $$ 3.13 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 4.51 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.11 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Downtown, SC

Downtown has 9,451 households, with an average household size of 2.28. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Downtown do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 22,016 people call Downtown home. The population density is 4,078.54 and the largest age group is between 25 and 64 years old. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

22,016

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

30

Median Age

46.74 / 53.26%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9: 9.03%

0-9 Years

10-17: 4.73%

10-17 Years

18-24: 22.45%

18-24 Years

25-64: 51.91%

25-64 Years

65-74: 7.68%

65-74 Years

75+: 4.2%

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade 1038 (9%)
  • High School Degree 2526 (21%)
  • Associate Degree 1456 (12%)
  • Bachelor Degree 4915 (40%)
  • Graduate Degree 2255 (18%)
9,451

Total Households

2.28

Average Household Size

$38,841

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children: 1,496 (16%)

Without Children: 7,955 (84%)

Marital Status

Married 19%
Single 55%
Divorced 6%
Separated 3%

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar: 6%

White Collar: 94%

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes 21%
15 to 29 Minutes 18%
30 to 59 Minutes 5%
60+ Minutes 1%

Schools in Downtown, SC

Primary Schools (5)
Middle Schools (1)
High Schools (2)
Mixed Schools (5)
The following schools are within or nearby Downtown. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
Charleston Progressive
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
2/5
James Simons Montessori
PUBLIC
PreK - 8th
1/5
Sanders-Clyde Elementary
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
0/5
Charleston Development Academy
PUBLIC
PreK - 8th
4/5
Mitchell Elementary
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
0/5

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