Income

Household Income (HHI)

Median HHI - $71,323

With a Median Household Income of $71,323 the Charleston-Sumter, SC Market ranks 77th across STI Markets.

Average HHI - $100,617

The Average Household Income is $100,617 for which this market ranks 55th.

Income Distribution

Figure 37: Income Distribution

Income Distribtuion Line

Below the multi-colored line represents the same data for household income in the Charleston-Sumter, SC market, but more equally lays out the distribution of population versus the income level, correcting for differences in size of income ranges. You will also notice that after 200k the income ranges are scaled down so the focus is more centered on the more numerous Households making under 200k. The black line represents the National Income Distribution for comparison.

Figure 38: Income Distribution Line

Income Inequality - High

The distribution of Household Income in the Charleston-Sumter, SC market can be considered High with a Gini coefficient of 0.46. This market ranks 14th in Household Income Inequality across all STI Markets.

Average Household Income by Census Tract

The interquartile range of Average Household Income across the market’s Census Tracts, that is its 25th percentile and 75th percentile values, are $61,024 and $112,442, respectively.

Figure 39: Household Income Thematic

HH Income by Age of Head of Householder

Distribtion Comaprison

Figure 40: Income Distribution Line

HHI Age under 25 - $63,642

With an Average Household Income for those head of householders aged under 25 of $63,642 the Charleston-Sumter, SC market ranks 42nd across STI Markets.

Figure 41: HHI 00to25 Thematic

HHI Age 25 to 45 - $109,415

With an Average Household Income for those head of householders aged 25 to 45 of $109,415 the Charleston-Sumter, SC market ranks 49th across STI Markets.

Figure 42: HHI 25to45 Thematic

HHI Age 45 to 65 - $110,403

With an Average Household Income for those head of householders aged 45 to 65 of $110,403 the Charleston-Sumter, SC market ranks 66th across STI Markets.

Figure 43: HHI 45to65 Thematic

HHI Age 65 plus - $83,004

With an Average Household Income for those head of householders aged 65 and over of $83,004 the Charleston-Sumter, SC market ranks 46th across STI Markets.

Figure 44: HHI 65over Thematic

HH Income by Age of Head of Householder

Distribtion Comaprison

Figure 45: Income Distribution Line

HHI White - $117,989

With an Average Household Income for those head of householders Non-Hispanic White of $117,989 the Charleston-Sumter, SC market ranks 33rd across STI Markets.

Figure 46: HHI white Thematic

HHI Black - $66,365

With an Average Household Income for those head of householders identifying as Non-Hispanic Black of $66,365 the Charleston-Sumter, SC market ranks 101st across STI Markets.

Figure 47: HHI black Thematic

HHI Asian - $115,341

With an Average Household Income for those head of householders identifying as Non-Hispanic Asian of $115,341 the Charleston-Sumter, SC market ranks 59th across STI Markets.

Figure 48: HHI asian Thematic

HHI Other - $96,232

With an Average Household Income for those head of householders identifying as Non-Hispanic Other of $96,232 the Charleston-Sumter, SC market ranks 47th across STI Markets.

Figure 49: HHI other Thematic

HHI Hispanic - $93,670

With an Average Household Income for those head of householders identifying as Hispanic of $93,670 the Charleston-Sumter, SC market ranks 42nd across STI Markets.

Figure 50: HHI hispanic Thematic

Disposible Income - $76,939

Disposable income is defined here as Household Income after accounting for Federal, State, and Local taxes. The Average Household Disposable Income is $76,939 which ranks 65th across STI Markets.

This is a drop of $23,677, or 23.53%, overall this percentage drop ranks 30th across STI Markets.

Figure 51: Disposible Income VS HH Income

Purple = 15% decrease, Blue = 25% decrease, Green = 35% decrease, Orange = 45% decrease, Red = 55% decrease

Discretionary Income - $54,909

Discretionary income goes a step further. It takes Disposable Income, which already accounts for taxes, and accounts for the typical cost of Food, Housing, and Clothing. The Average Household Discretionary Income is $54,909 which ranks 70th across STI Markets.

This is a drop of $45,707, or 45.43%, overall this percentage drop ranks 36th across STI Markets.

Figure 52: Discretionary Income VS HH Income

Purple = 15% decrease, Blue = 25% decrease, Green = 35% decrease, Orange = 45% decrease, Red = 55% decrease

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