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Sangaree, SC
Census-designated place in Berkeley County, South Carolina.
Population
8,681
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
4,273
ZIP codes
0
Sangaree and its ZIP codes
Sangaree at a glance
- Sangaree is about 24 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- It is the 71st most populous of 474 cities and towns in South Carolina.
- Households here earn a median of $77,673 a year, 12% more than the South Carolina figure of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $251,800 and median rent is $1,419 a month.
Local data for Sangaree, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sangaree, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$77,673
Poverty rate
15.4%
Median home value
$251,800
Median rent
$1,419/mo
Homeownership
85.1%
Bachelor's or higher
17.3%
Median age
36.1
Average commute
30.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,012), Irish Americans (956), French Americans (291).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Berkeley County. PPP loans are for Sangaree.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$70,179
70,252 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,397
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.8B
FY 2026, $12,169 per person
How people get to work
Sangaree, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.2%
- Carpooled7.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.7%
- Worked from home7.4%
Average one-way commute: 30.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sangaree, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
990
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
5,749
7.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 35°F
52.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sangaree, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.1%
U.S. 33.3% +7.8 pts
Diabetes
15.2%
U.S. 12.1% +3.1 pts
Smoking
16.2%
U.S. 12.8% +3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.0%
U.S. 11.1% +1.9 pts
Cities near Sangaree
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LadsonCensus-designated place | 1.5 mi | 6.9 |
| LincolnvilleTown | 2.3 mi | 1.2 |
| SummervilleTown | 3.8 mi | 22.6 |
| Moncks CornerTown | 7.6 mi | 11.5 |
| North CharlestonCity | 8.9 mi | 78 |
| Goose CreekCity | 9.1 mi | 43.4 |
| HanahanCity | 9.1 mi | 10.5 |
| RidgevilleTown | 10 mi | 1.8 |
| PimlicoCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| PinopolisCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.4 |
| CharlestonCity | 17 mi | 115.2 |
| RavenelTown | 18 mi | 13.2 |
| HollywoodTown | 19 mi | 23.5 |
| CottagevilleTown | 22 mi | 3.4 |
| BonneauTown | 22 mi | 3 |
| Bonneau BeachCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 2.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sangaree, SC in?
- Sangaree is in Berkeley County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Sangaree, SC?
- About 8,681 people live in Sangaree, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sangaree?
- Nearby places include Ladson (1.5 mi), Lincolnville (2.3 mi), Summerville (3.8 mi), Moncks Corner (7.6 mi), North Charleston (8.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023