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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Moreland, a neighborhood in Charleston, South Carolina, is classified as a Low Diversity community with a White Majority. As of 2022, 92% of the population identifies as white, with a median income of $115,760. Over the past decade, Moreland has maintained its status as a Low Diversity community with a White Majority. In 2013, the neighborhood was almost entirely white (100%). By 2022, while still predominantly white (92%), there has been a small increase in other racial groups. The Asian population grew from 0% in 2013 to 3% in 2022. The Hispanic population increased from 0% in 2013 to 3% in 2022. The population identifying as two or more races rose from 0% to 2%.
The demographic shifts correlate with significant economic changes. Median income rose from $78,017 in 2013 to $115,760 in 2022, an increase of about 48%. The population grew from 494 in 2013 to 661 in 2022. The peak median income was reached in 2021 at $127,031, coinciding with the highest racial diversity observed. The increasing median income may have attracted a more diverse, albeit still predominantly white, affluent population.
Moreland remains less diverse than many urban areas in the United States. The economic growth in Moreland outpaces the national average, with its median income significantly higher than the U.S. median household income (which was about $70,784 in 2021). This suggests that Moreland is becoming increasingly affluent relative to national averages, potentially limiting accessibility for a more diverse population.
While Moreland shows signs of very gradual diversification, it remains a predominantly white, high-income neighborhood. The economic prosperity of the area appears to be the primary driver of change, attracting a small but growing number of non-white residents. However, the pace of demographic change is slow, and the neighborhood remains firmly in the Low Diversity category. Future trends will depend on factors such as housing policies, economic conditions, and broader societal shifts in Charleston and the surrounding region.