Sullivan's Island Historic District, SC

Neighborhood

Demographics of Sullivan's Island Historic District

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

84.3%

Households with Children

27.1%

School Enrollment K-12

219

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 2.3%
School Age (5-17): 17.9%
Young Adults (18-34): 4.9%
Working Age (35-54): 29.8%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 16.9%
Seniors (65+): 28.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 0.2%
High School / GED: 1.9%
Some College or Associate's: 13.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 84.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 23.1%
Single Parents: 4.0%
Couples & Adults: 44.1%
Living Alone: 28.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 96.5%
Hispanic or Latino: 2.6%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 0.4%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 0.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 44.0%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 56.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 40.3%
Born in Other U.S. State: 57.8%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.1%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.1%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 97.4%
Spanish: 1.1%
European & Indo-European: 1.3%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.2%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.6%
Elementary (1-4): 4.6%
Middle School (5-8): 4.9%
High School (9-12): 7.2%
College / Graduate: 5.2%
Not Enrolled: 76.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Nearby Neighborhoods in Sullivan's Island Historic District

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