Data
Data on jobs and workers, including labor force, employment and unemployment, industrial growth, occupational trends, and wage rates, are increasingly important to remaining competitive in the global marketplace. These resources are supported by DEDC for those who want to further explore industry and economic trends, target business development, and research and track emerging and evolving occupations in the Greater Charleston Region.
Charleston Regional Data
The Charleston region’s incorporated cities and towns continue to flourish, creating a larger, more diverse workforce. Charleston Regional Data is a portal designed to provide up-to-date economic and workforce information on the Charleston region, which consists of Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties in South Carolina, USA.
Fast Facts
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
77.1%
Prime Age of Employment
60.6%
Labor Force Participation
Dorchester County Statistics
166,133
Population
$319,100
Median Property Value
30 min
Average Commute Time
$73,791
Median Household Income
US Census
According to latest numbers Dorchester County has a rate of 92.3% high school graduation or higher, which is higher than both the state and national averages. Meanwhile the county has a median age of 37.6 which is lower than both the state and national averages, equating to a younger and more educated workforce population.Explore these stats and more on the official US Census Bureau’s data center.