Demographics & People — Hanahan, South Carolina
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 21,119 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~22,300 |
| Median Age | 36.6 |
| Total Households | 7,866 |
| Family Households | 5,495 |
| Average Household Size | 2.67 |
| Diversity Index | 0.4229 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 15,677 |
| Black or African American | 1,950 |
| Asian | 1,011 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,447 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 5,873 |
| Other groups | 5,320 |
| German | 2,978 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,605 |
| Irish | 1,972 |
| American | 1,726 |
| English | 1,585 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 1,400 |
| Scotch-Irish | 1,138 |
| Italian | 549 |
Language
| English Only | 16,514 |
| Spanish | 1,988 |
| Population 5+ | 19,569 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 1,785 |
| Population 18+ | 14,857 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 23.9 minutes |
| Work from Home | 12.1% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Hanahan, South Carolina.