Town · South Carolina
Hollywood, South Carolina
Hollywood, town, in Charleston County, South Carolina. Hollywood had 5,652 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 6.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 5,339 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 5,382 (±17). GEOID 4534495.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
5,652
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 5,339 · ACS 2020-2024: 5,382 ±17
Median household income
$73,693
±$34,375 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $69,324
Median home value
$460,100
±$51,340 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $259,000
Median gross rent
$1,625
±$594 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $1,180
Where is Hollywood and what county is it in?
Hollywood is a town in Charleston County, South Carolina. It covers 23.5 square miles of land, 227 residents per square mile in 2020.
Hollywood 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 Hollywood, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 5,652 people lived in Hollywood on July 1, 2025, up 6.9% since 2020, slower than South Carolina (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 5,339 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 5,382 (±17).
| Measure | Hollywood | Charleston County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,382 ±17 | 420,264 | +206 |
| Households | 2,309 ±272 | 178,975 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.32 ±0.28 | 2.29 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,589 ±310 | 209,803 | no clear change |
Hollywood's population since 2000
From 3,946 in 2000 to 5,652 in 2025: up 43.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Hollywood 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 Hollywood?
The median resident of Hollywood is 53.0 years old; 15.1% are under 18 and 29.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 55.4%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 38.8%.
| Measure | Hollywood | Charleston County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53.0 ±2.9 | 39.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 15.1% ±6.2 pts | 19.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 29.4% ±5.7 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Male | 52.4% ±5.0 pts | 48.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.0% ±1.8 pts | 7.2% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 55.4% ±10.1 pts | 64.5% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 38.8% ±10.2 pts | 22.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.4% ±1.9 pts | 1.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.2% ±1.8 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.1% ±2.9 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.3% ±2.9 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 18.1% ±6.0 pts | 8.2% | – |
| With a disability | 18.8% ±6.8 pts | 11.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.3% ±4.6 pts | 8.3% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.0% ±5.0 pts | 93.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 32.1% ±7.2 pts | 50.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.1% ±3.9 pts | 19.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 95.3% ±2.9 pts | 84.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.9% ±1.3 pts | 4.5% | – |
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 Hollywood earn?
Half of Hollywood's 2,309 households earn less than $73,693 a year (±$34,375), against $88,494 in Charleston County and $69,324 in South Carolina. In 2015-2019 it was $65,038 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hollywood | Charleston County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $73,693 ±$34,375 | $88,494 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $101,279 ±$16,088 | $131,674 | – |
| Per capita income | $43,539 ±$8,267 | $56,921 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 12.2% ±5.9 pts | 11.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 29.5% ±22.1 pts | 15.6% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.0% ±6.5 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 89.0% ±6.8 pts | 96.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.7% ±7.2 pts | 88.9% | – |
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 Hollywood?
Owners occupy 88.7% of Hollywood's occupied homes and renters 11.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $460,100 by its owner (±$51,340). The median renter pays $1,625 a month including utilities, and 79.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hollywood | Charleston County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $460,100 ±$51,340 | $489,100 | +$156,734 |
| Median gross rent | $1,625 ±$594 | $1,620 | +$732 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 79.6% ±25.5 pts | 44.8% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,141 ±$391 | $2,167 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 88.7% ±5.8 pts | 63.9% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 11.3% ±5.8 pts | 36.1% | – |
| Housing units | 2,589 ±310 | 209,803 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±2.1 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±15.8 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 80.3% ±6.9 pts | 58.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 15.8% ±6.5 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 5.7% ±4.8 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 24.6% ±7.3 pts | 18.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.5% ±2.4 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.2% ±5.7 pts | 5.9% | – |
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 do people in Hollywood work and get to work?
73.6% of Hollywood's workers drive alone and 15.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 34.5 minutes.
| Measure | Hollywood | Charleston County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 54.2% ±8.6 pts | 66.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.5% ±3.3 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 73.6% ±11.3 pts | 69.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.4% ±8.2 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 2.1% ±3.1 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 15.2% ±8.3 pts | 17.7% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 34.5 min ±6.2 | 25.1 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 Hollywood?
No census tract lies mostly in Hollywood; 7 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 25.04Charleston County | 5,120 | $83,661 |
| Tract 58Charleston County | 8,664 | $118,452 |
| Tract 25.03Charleston County | 2,730 | $51,442 |
| Tract 21.08Charleston County | 2,215 | $91,136 |
| Tract 24.02Charleston County | 2,746 | $53,359 |
| Tract 24.01Charleston County | 1,168 | $53,409 |
| Tract 56.02Charleston County | 6,960 | $81,618 |
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 Hollywood) · Census block assignment files
How does Hollywood compare with other places in South Carolina?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Hollywood is the 4,565th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 62nd-most populous of 271 in South Carolina.
Hollywood ranks 63rd 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 | 62nd | 271 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 51st | 149 |
| Residents per square mile | 247th | 261 |
| Median household income | 63rd | 248 |
| Per capita income | 43rd | 259 |
| Median home value | 20th | 248 |
| Median gross rent | 17th | 235 |
| Poverty rate | 168th | 214 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 69th | 226 |
| Median age | 28th | 261 |
| Owner-occupied share | 24th | 258 |
| Work from home | 32nd | 119 |
| Travel time to work | 16th | 261 |
Hollywood's figures with every place in South Carolina (CSV)
Every place in South Carolina, sortable · Compare Hollywood 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 Hollywood?
18 of the 57 figures for Hollywood 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 Hollywood 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 Hollywood.