Demographics & People — Isle of Palms, South Carolina
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 4,350 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~4,400 |
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| Median Age | 54.6 |
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| Total Households | 1,993 |
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| Family Households | 1,355 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.18 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0486 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,239 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 92 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| English | 1,098 |
| Irish | 705 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 580 |
| American | 569 |
| German | 536 |
| Other groups | 295 |
| French (except Basque) | 279 |
| Scottish | 180 |
| Italian | 174 |
| Dutch | 157 |
Language
| English Only | 3,881 |
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| Spanish | 46 |
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| Population 5+ | 4,200 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 400 |
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| Population 18+ | 3,616 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 27.9 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 35.2% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Isle of Palms, South Carolina.
