Ladson, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Dorchester County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
16,261
Population
2,346/sq mi density
$83,031
Median Income
$36,627 per capita
$222,100
Home Value
$313,727 Zillow
$1,517
Median Rent
27.9% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$83,031 median income, 6.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$222,100 home value, $1,517/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
16,261
Census 2023
Population Density
2,346
per square mile
Land Area
7.0
square miles (18.2 km²)
Median Age
31.8 yrs
18% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
54.0%
Male
46.0%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 48.4% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 31.6% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 14.1% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 4.3% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 1.6% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
48.4%
Black
31.6%
Hispanic
14.1%
Asian
4.3%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 83.2% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 12.8% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
83.2%
Spanish
12.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
12.1%
Veterans
14.3%
138% above US avg (6%)
Disability
14.1%
8% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
84.2%
8% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
15.8%
84% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.427
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 16,261 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 2,346 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 7.0 sq mi |
| Median Age | 31.8 years |
Gender
| Male | 54.0% |
| Female | 46.0% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 48.4% |
| Black or African American | 31.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.1% |
| Asian | 4.3% |
Language
| English Only | 83.2% |
| Spanish | 12.8% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 12.1% |
| Veterans | 14.3% |
| Disability | 14.1% |
| Health Insurance | 84.2% |
| Uninsured | 15.8% |
| Broadband Access | 89.4% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.427 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 2, Metro / 250K-1M |