City · South Carolina
Hanahan, South Carolina
Hanahan, city, in Berkeley County, South Carolina. Hanahan had 22,415 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 10.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 20,325 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 21,452 (±40). GEOID 4532065.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
22,415
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 20,325 · ACS 2020-2024: 21,452 ±40
Median household income
$87,984
±$10,295 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $69,324
Median home value
$374,800
±$15,452 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $259,000
Median gross rent
$1,412
±$90 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $1,180
Where is Hanahan and what county is it in?
Hanahan is a city in Berkeley County, South Carolina. It covers 10.5 square miles of land, 1,934 residents per square mile in 2020.
Hanahan is in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Hanahan, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 22,415 people lived in Hanahan on July 1, 2025, up 10.5% since 2020, faster than South Carolina (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 20,325 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 21,452 (±40).
| Measure | Hanahan | Berkeley County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 21,452 ±40 | 246,802 | −2,901 |
| Households | 8,009 ±425 | 93,711 | −882 |
| Average household size | 2.66 ±0.14 | 2.59 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 8,671 ±466 | 100,600 | −739 |
Hanahan's population since 2000
From 12,937 in 2000 to 22,415 in 2025: up 73.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Hanahan as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Hanahan?
The median resident of Hanahan is 36.6 years old; 25.4% are under 18 and 12.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 69.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 10.4%. 11.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Hanahan | Berkeley County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.6 ±1.3 | 36.9 | +2.3 |
| Under 18 years | 25.4% ±2.9 pts | 23.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 12.8% ±2.5 pts | 14.8% | – |
| Male | 50.8% ±2.4 pts | 49.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10.4% ±2.9 pts | 9.2% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 69.8% ±5.2 pts | 60.1% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 10.4% ±3.5 pts | 22.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 4.3% ±1.9 pts | 2.5% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.0% ±1.6 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±0.6 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 11.0% ±2.9 pts | 6.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 15.5% ±3.6 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.9% ±1.9 pts | 12.4% | – |
| With a disability | 12.6% ±2.6 pts | 13.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.2% ±2.6 pts | 9.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.9% ±2.0 pts | 91.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 38.2% ±4.1 pts | 31.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 13.0% ±2.5 pts | 10.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.5% ±2.8 pts | 86.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.1% ±1.2 pts | 5.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Hanahan earn?
Half of Hanahan's 8,009 households earn less than $87,984 a year (±$10,295), against $84,358 in Berkeley County and $69,324 in South Carolina. In 2015-2019 it was $86,201 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hanahan | Berkeley County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $87,984 ±$10,295 | $84,358 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $106,201 ±$7,172 | $104,881 | – |
| Per capita income | $41,915 ±$3,158 | $40,958 | +$4,309 |
| People below the poverty line | 11.7% ±4.3 pts | 9.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 22.7% ±11.0 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.9% ±2.5 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.1% ±1.7 pts | 96.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.3% ±3.8 pts | 89.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Hanahan?
Owners occupy 68.1% of Hanahan's occupied homes and renters 31.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $374,800 by its owner (±$15,452). The median renter pays $1,412 a month including utilities, and 52.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hanahan | Berkeley County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $374,800 ±$15,452 | $310,300 | +$93,217 |
| Median gross rent | $1,412 ±$90 | $1,654 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 52.7% ±10.5 pts | 42.7% | +19.0 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,088 ±$102 | $1,681 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 68.1% ±5.0 pts | 74.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 31.9% ±5.0 pts | 25.5% | – |
| Housing units | 8,671 ±466 | 100,600 | −739 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.1% ±1.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.1% ±4.6 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 70.5% ±4.3 pts | 65.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.3% ±2.2 pts | 13.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.2% ±1.4 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 12.5% ±2.3 pts | 23.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.7% ±2.4 pts | 4.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Hanahan building?
Builders took permits for 41 new housing units in Hanahan in 2025 (39 in single-family houses; the permit office reported 7 of 12 months), 1.8 per 1,000 residents against 8.2 across South Carolina.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Hanahan work and get to work?
75.0% of Hanahan's workers drive alone and 12.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.5%.
| Measure | Hanahan | Berkeley County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.7% ±3.3 pts | 66.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.5% ±1.2 pts | 3.2% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 75.0% ±3.3 pts | 76.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.6% ±2.5 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.8% ±2.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 0.7% ±0.7 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.1% ±2.6 pts | 12.4% | +7.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.9 min ±1.3 | 29.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Hanahan?
5 census tracts lie mostly in Hanahan, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $55,492 (Tract 210) to $134,231 (Tract 208.12).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 208.12Berkeley County | 7,311 | $134,231 |
| Tract 210Berkeley County | 4,404 | $55,492 |
| Tract 209.04Berkeley County | 4,526 | $86,698 |
| Tract 209.03Berkeley County | 2,806 | $72,602 |
| Tract 209.01Berkeley County | 1,395 | $59,819 |
| Tract 208.10Berkeley County | 3,938 | $78,956 |
| Tract 208.11Berkeley County | 4,233 | $53,714 |
| Tract 9801Berkeley County | 0 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Hanahan) · Census block assignment files
How does Hanahan compare with other places in South Carolina?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Hanahan is the 1,766th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 26th-most populous of 271 in South Carolina.
Hanahan ranks 31st of 248 places in South Carolina with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 26th | 271 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 36th | 149 |
| Residents per square mile | 29th | 261 |
| Median household income | 31st | 248 |
| Per capita income | 52nd | 259 |
| Median home value | 33rd | 248 |
| Median gross rent | 34th | 235 |
| Poverty rate | 172nd | 214 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 50th | 226 |
| Median age | 166th | 261 |
| Owner-occupied share | 121st | 258 |
| Work from home | 61st | 119 |
| Travel time to work | 148th | 261 |
Hanahan's figures with every place in South Carolina (CSV)
Every place in South Carolina, sortable · Compare Hanahan with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Hanahan?
8 of the 57 figures for Hanahan on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Hanahan are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Hanahan.