Ranking of Charleston, SC Cities and Places By population in 2020
Updated on June 27, 2025.
Based on the US Census Vintage data estimates, in 2020, among all Charleston, SC cities and places, Charleston city (pt.) had the highest population (135.80K), followed by Mount Pleasant town (91.25K), and North Charleston city (pt.) (87.21K).
The chart below shows the top 10 cities and places, and the table below shows the ranking of all Charleston cities and places.
You can see similar information for other South Carolina counties. You can also see the ranking of all cities and places in South Carolina.
Data Source: US Census Bureau (Vintage).
Ranking of Charleston, SC Cities and Places By population in 2020
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| Rank | City or Place | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charleston city (pt.) | 135798 |
| 2 | Mount Pleasant town | 91251 |
| 3 | North Charleston city (pt.) | 87214 |
| 4 | Balance of Charleston County | 56166 |
| 5 | James Island town | 12020 |
| 6 | Hollywood town | 5294 |
| 7 | Isle of Palms city | 4348 |
| 8 | Summerville town (pt.) | 2576 |
| 9 | Ravenel town | 2552 |
| 10 | Folly Beach city | 2076 |
| 11 | Seabrook Island town | 2055 |
| 12 | Kiawah Island town | 2014 |
| 13 | Sullivan's Island town | 1896 |
| 14 | Awendaw town | 1409 |
| 15 | Meggett town | 1394 |
| 16 | Lincolnville town (pt.) | 1153 |
| 17 | McClellanville town | 606 |
| 18 | Rockville town | 136 |