Charleston, South Carolina Metro Area Counties
3 counties · 889,263 people (2025) · 2,590 sq mi
The Charleston, South Carolina metro area (officially the Charleston-North Charleston, SC Metropolitan Statistical Area) has 3 counties in South Carolina, with 889,263 people in 2025. Charleston County is the most populous.
The 3 counties of the Charleston, South Carolina metro area
Sorted by population.
| County | County seat | Population 2025 | Change since 2020 | Land area (sq mi) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston County | Charleston | 436,200 | +6.8% | 918 | Central |
| Berkeley County | Moncks Corner | 274,666 | +19.5% | 1,104 | Central |
| Dorchester County | St. George | 178,397 | +10.6% | 568 | Central |
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County maps of South Carolina
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Sources
- Metro area definition: U.S. Office of Management and Budget, Core Based Statistical Areas, July 2023 delineation (published by the Census Bureau).
- Boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau 2025 cartographic boundary files. Population: Census Bureau estimates, Vintage 2025.