Charleston-North Charleston, SC local economy
89th
Charleston-North Charleston, SC ranks in the 89th percentile of United States metros as of September 2026, with momentum falling over the past 12 months.
Business formation
New business applications or registrations was 20,659 in January 2025, up 12.3% from January 2024.
Building permits
Dwelling units authorized by permit was 678 in July 2026.
Employment
Payrolled or covered employment was 397,631 in January 2026.
New business applications or registrations was 20,659 in January 2025, up 12.3% from January 2024. Dwelling units authorized by permit was 678 in July 2026.
Frequently asked questions
- How does Charleston-North Charleston, SC rank among United States metros?
- Charleston-North Charleston, SC ranks in the 89th percentile of United States metros as of September 2026, with momentum falling over the past 12 months.
- What is the new business applications or registrations in Charleston-North Charleston, SC?
- New business applications or registrations in Charleston-North Charleston, SC was 20,659 in January 2025.
- What is the dwelling units authorized by permit in Charleston-North Charleston, SC?
- Dwelling units authorized by permit in Charleston-North Charleston, SC was 678 in July 2026.
- What is the payrolled or covered employment in Charleston-North Charleston, SC?
- Payrolled or covered employment in Charleston-North Charleston, SC was 397,631 in January 2026.
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Sources and methodology
- U.S. Census Bureau — Business Formation Statistics (BFS)
- U.S. Census Bureau — Building Permits Survey (BPS), CBSA monthly
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), national all-industry
Method: 2026.09. Updated 2026-09-10. Coverage: 100% of weighted components available.
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