Ravenel is a town located in Charleston County South Carolina. Ravenel has a 2024 population of 2,671. Ravenel is currently growing at a rate of 1.1% annually and its population has increased by 4.62% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,553 in 2020.
The average household income in Ravenel is $88,373 with a poverty rate of 16.33%. The median age in Ravenel is 42.3 years: 41.9 years for males, and 44.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ravenel was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,219 | 47.4% |
| White | 1,123 | 43.66% |
| Two or more races | 110 | 4.28% |
| Other race | 99 | 3.85% |
| Asian | 21 | 0.82% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,009 | 2.55 | 81.4 | 18.6 |
| Married | 434 | 2.95 | 93.3 | 6.7 |
| Non Family | 263 | 1.37 | 60.1 | 39.9 |
| Male | 170 | 1.72 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 142 | 4.51 | 62 | 38 |
2.9
Average Family Size
2.55
Average Household Size
81.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 67 | 3.52% |
| Associates Degree | 117 | 6.15% |
| Bachelors Degree | 262 | 13.78% |
| Graduate Degree | 229 | 12.05% |
| High School Graduate | 796 | 41.87% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 100 | 5.26% |
| Some College | 330 | 17.36% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 983 | 908 | 246 |
| Black | 766 | 682 | 162 |
| Hispanic | 124 | 116 | 55 |
| Other Race | 99 | 99 | 55 |
| 2+ Races | 32 | 24 | 7 |
| Asian | 21 | 21 | 21 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $43,684 | $43,158 | $62,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $75,441 | $77,206 | $64,781 |
| High School Graduate | $40,165 | $40,938 | $33,291 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,385 | $36,250 | $33,594 |
| Overall | $40,745 | $40,666 | $41,037 |
| Some College | $38,523 | $37,614 | $40,667 |
$40,745
Average Earnings
$40,666
Average Male
$41,037
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.58% of Ravenel residents speak only English, while 16.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 8.83% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,219 | 362 | 29.7% |
| Hispanic | 226 | 73 | 32.3% |
| White | 1,123 | 58 | 5.16% |
16.33%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.11%
Male Poverty Rate
16.57%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ravenel is Hispanic, with 32.3% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ravenel is White, with 5.16% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.32%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.54%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.17% |
| High School | 11.31% |
| Some College | 8.95% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.02% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 25% |
| Female Employed | 6.93% |
| Male Employed | 2.13% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $78,205 | $100,957 |
| Households | $70,956 | $88,373 |
| Married Families | $89,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,210 | $48,306 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.7%
Male Marriage Rate
49.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
129
Number of Veterans
119
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 40 |
| Second Gulf War | 36 |
| First Gulf War | 27 |
| Korea | 11 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 46 |
| 75+ | 41 |
| 35 to 54 | 21 |
| 65 to 74 | 21 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 73 | 7.2% |
| Black | 56 | 6.46% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.26%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61%
Labor Force Participation
60%
Employment Rate
1.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
65.59%
Born in Ravenel
88.45%
Native Born
11.55%
Foreign Born
7.97%
Non Citizen
3.58%
Naturalized
88.45% of Ravenel residents were born in the United States, with 65.59% having been born in South Carolina. 7.97% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,819 | 29 | 1.04% |
| 2028 | 2,790 | 30 | 1.09% |
| 2027 | 2,760 | 30 | 1.1% |
| 2026 | 2,730 | 29 | 1.07% |
| 2025 | 2,701 | 30 | 1.12% |
| 2024 | 2,671 | 29 | 1.1% |
| 2023 | 2,642 | 39 | 1.5% |
| 2022 | 2,603 | 34 | 1.32% |
| 2021 | 2,569 | 16 | 0.63% |
| 2020 | 2,553 | -181 | -6.62% |
| 2019 | 2,734 | 23 | 0.85% |
| 2018 | 2,711 | 6 | 0.22% |
| 2017 | 2,705 | 14 | 0.52% |
| 2016 | 2,691 | 48 | 1.82% |
| 2015 | 2,643 | 50 | 1.93% |
| 2014 | 2,593 | 29 | 1.13% |
| 2013 | 2,564 | 32 | 1.26% |
| 2012 | 2,532 | 41 | 1.65% |
| 2011 | 2,491 | 40 | 1.63% |
| 2010 | 2,451 | 0 | 0% |