Charleston, SC
Charleston is the largest city in the state of the South Carolina and the county seat of Charleston County. Named after King Charles II, the city was founded in 1670 and lies south of the geographical midpoint of South Carolina’s coastline on Charleston Harbor. The Civil War began in Charleston Harbor and ended months after the Union took control of Charleston in 1865 after fighting with Confederate armies. Today, commercial shipping is vital to the city’s
economy and Charleston is home to 2 shipping terminals out of the 5 total in South Carolina. Every year the city attracts millions of tourists who enjoy Charleston’s rich culture in art, historic buildings and sites, public parks and other attractions. Some examples include: The Charleston Museum (the first ever museum in the U.S), Fort Sumter (where the first shots of the Civil War were fired), and Waterfront Park (located on Cooper River). Major employers of the city include Joint Base Charleston (22,000 employees), Medical University of South Carolina (13,000
employees), The Boeing Company (7,000 employees), Berkeley County School District (5,000-6,999 employees), and Charleston County School District (5,000-6,999 employees).
DMA Rank: 85
Median HH Income: $73,221
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