Time Zone: Charleston County lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time.
The community of Charleston is the Seat for Charleston County.
Charleston County was founded in 1769.
From the Census Estimates for 2009, <1> Charleston had a population of 355,276 people. This is an increase of 14.62% since the last Census (which gave a population of 309,969 people in 2000).
At the time of the 2000 Census, Charleston represented 7.73% of the total population of South Carolina, making it the state's 3rd most populous county (out of 46 counties).
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 350,209 | +12.98% | -1.43% since 2009 |
2009 | 355,276 | +14.62% | +1.57% since 2008 |
2008 | 349,778 | +12.84% | +1.53% since 2007 |
2007 | 344,506 | +11.14% | |
--- | | | 2000 | 309,969 | The Last Census |
More information can be found on the Charleston County Census Page for Charleston County. .
Below are some of the communities located in Charleston County (for more communities, please visit our Nearby Page for Charleston County):
Community | 2009 Population | 2000 Population | Change (2009vs. 2000) |
Mount Pleasant | 66,418 | 47,609 | 39.51% increase |
Isle-of-Palms | 4,717 | 4,583 | 2.92% increase |
Hollywood | 4,656 | 3,946 | 17.99% increase |
Folly Beach | 2,478 | 2,116 | 17.11% increase |
Ravenel | 2,344 | 2,214 | 5.87% increase |
Websites for Charleston County
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