Charleston is one of 366 Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) in
the nation.
Its 2011 population
of 303,674
ranked
156th in the nation.
PER CAPITA PERSONAL INCOME
In 2011 Charleston had a per capita personal income
(PCPI) of
$39,348.
This PCPI ranked 125th in the United States and was
95 percent of the national average,
$41,560.
The 2011 PCPI
reflected an increase of
5.2 percent
from 2010.
The 2010-2011
national change was
4.4 percent.
In 2001 the PCPI of Charleston
was $27,849 and ranked 151st in the United States.
The 2001-2011 compound annual growth rate of PCPI
was 3.5 percent.
The compound annual growth rate
for the nation was 2.9 percent.
Per Capita Personal Income, 2011
Per Capita Income as a Percent of the United States
TOTAL PERSONAL INCOME
CAGR: compound annual growth rate
2010-11 percent change
2001-2011 CAGR
Charleston
5.0 %
3.4 %
U.S.
5.2 %
3.8 %
In 2011 Charleston had a total personal income
(TPI) of
$11,948,882*.
This TPI ranked 154th in the United States.
In 2001 the TPI of Charleston
was $8,548,861*
and ranked 147th in the United States.
*Note: Total personal income estimates
are in thousands of dollars, not adjusted for inflation.
COMPONENTS OF TOTAL PERSONAL INCOME
Total personal income includes
net earnings by place of residence; dividends, interest, and rent; and personal current transfer receipts received by
the residents of
Charleston.
