Kiawah Island
Town in Charleston County, South Carolina
Kiawah Island is a town in Charleston County, South Carolina, with 2,013 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 13 ft (4 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Folly Beach, 6.9 miles NE.
- 2,013residents (2020 Census)
- 13 ftelevation · 4 m
- 11.2 sq miland area · 28.9 km²
- 180 / sq mipopulation density
- 29455ZIP code
About Kiawah Island
Kiawah ( KEY-ə-wə) is a sea island, or barrier island, on the Atlantic coast of the United States. Located 25 miles (40 km) southwest of Charleston in Charleston County, South Carolina, it is a seasonal beach and golf community. It is home to the Kiawah Island Golf Resort, with vacation houses and condos, beaches, golf courses, and other resort-like amenities. As of the 2020 census, Kiawah Island's full-time population was 2,013, up from 1,163 at the 2000 census. During the busy season, the population increases to over 10,000. The island is part of the Charleston-North Charleston, South Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area. Alternative spellings and variants of the name itself include "Kiawa", "Kittiwar" (in DuBose Heyward's novel Porgy), and "Kittiwah" (in George Gershwin's opera Porgy and Bess). The island has a per capita income of $210,726, the highest in South Carolina.
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Living in Kiawah Island
- Median household income
- $213,594
- Median home value
- $2,000,001
- Median age
- 66.8
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Kiawah Island had 2,013 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,013 |
|---|---|
| Density | 180 per sq mi (70 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Kiawah Island at a glance
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
|---|---|
| County | Charleston County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 2,013 (2020) |
| Land area | 11.16 sq mi (28.9 km²) |
| Water area | 3.39 sq mi (8.78 km²) |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.6164° N, 80.0606° W |
| ZIP code | 29455 |
| Official website | kiawahisland.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4538162 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Kiawah Island
- Folly Beach6.9 mi NE
- Seabrook Island7.5 mi W
- Rockville8.0 mi W
- James Island10.9 mi NE
- Hollywood12.4 mi NW
- Meggett13.4 mi NW
- Ravenel14.6 mi NW
- Charleston15.5 mi N
- Edisto Beach16.8 mi SW
- Sullivan's Island17.1 mi NE
- Mount Pleasant17.4 mi NE
- Adams Run18.2 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Kiawah Island
What county is Kiawah Island in?
Kiawah Island is in Charleston County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Kiawah Island, SC?
2,013 people lived in Kiawah Island at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Kiawah Island, SC?
The ZIP code of Kiawah Island is 29455.
What is the elevation of Kiawah Island?
13 feet (4 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Kiawah Island?
Folly Beach (6.9 mi), Seabrook Island (7.5 mi), Rockville (8.0 mi), James Island (10.9 mi), Hollywood (12.4 mi).
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