Hanahan, South Carolina Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Hanahan, SC Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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B
Income Around average
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C
Education Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Hanahan | South Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,136 | 5,295,781 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1832.2 | 165.5 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.43% | 1.16% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 38.2 | 40.4 | 37.3 |
| Households | 8,037 | 2,118,015 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Hanahan grew by 6.9% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 21,136 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Hanahan is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 25.1% of residents. That is 4.1 points above South Carolina as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 4,491 21.2% +0.1 pts
- Millennials 29–44 5,299 25.1% +4.1 pts
- Gen X 45–60 4,069 19.3% -0.9 pts
- Boomers 61–79 2,896 13.7% -4.8 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below South Carolina, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 49.0% of the people living in Hanahan and men 51.0%.
- Women 49.0% South Carolina 51.2%
- Men 51.0% South Carolina 48.8%
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Economy
Hanahan has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Hanahan | South Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $84,455 | $69,383 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.79% | 5.01% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.5% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Hanahan is about 22% higher than in South Carolina.
Housing
| Metric | Hanahan | South Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $259,261 | $239,609 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,382 | $1,179 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 66.3% | 71.9% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Hanahan is about 15.6 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,382 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Hanahan spend about 46 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 192 hours, about 8.0 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Hanahan | South Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 23.0 | 22.3 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 46.0 | 44.5 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 192 | 186 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,939 | $5,753 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 12.0% | 11.5% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 26,155 | 9,507 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 6,476 | 1,499 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Hanahan is 23 minutes, longer than the 22 minutes in South Carolina.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Hanahan has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Hanahan | South Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.4% | 28.2% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.61 | 2.44 | 2.53 |
Health
Hanahan has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Hanahan | South Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.2 | 75.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 15.1% | 19.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 18.6% | 21.5% | 19.0% |
Hanahan, SC Compared With Nearby Cities
Hanahan, SC is the smallest of the 4 cities compared here, 21,136 residents against a local median of 123,884. Where Hanahan, SC breaks from the cities next to it is median home price, sitting 19% below the local median of $321,076 at $259,261.
The cities themselves spread $142,687 on median home price, so Hanahan, SC sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Hanahan, SC has the 4th highest median home price of the 4 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanahan, SC | 21,136 | $84,455 #3/4 | $259,261 #4/4 | 23.0 min #3/4 |
| Goose Creek, SC | 42,757 | $89,525 | $321,076 | 25.2 min |
| North Charleston, SC | 123,884 | $64,619 | $282,140 | 22.5 min |
| Charleston, SC | 138,300 | $92,795 | $424,827 | 20.9 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Hanahan, South Carolina.
How many people live in Hanahan, South Carolina?
About 21,136 people live in Hanahan, South Carolina, in 8,037 households of 2.6 people on average. The median age is 38.2, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
How densely populated is Hanahan, South Carolina?
Averaged over its land area, Hanahan, South Carolina has 1,832 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 21 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Hanahan, South Carolina?
The median home costs 3.1 times the median household income ($259,261 against $84,455), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,382 a month takes about 20% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is it hard to find a job in Hanahan, South Carolina?
Unemployment in Hanahan, South Carolina is only 2.5%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
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