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Johns Island is a barrier island off the coast of Charleston County, South Carolina and is the largest island in the state of South Carolina. Johns Island is bordered by Wadmalaw, Seabrook, Kiawah, Edisto, Folly and James islands. The Stono and Kiawah rivers separate Johns Island from its neighbor islands. The Stono River is part of the Intracoastal Waterway system.

Johns Island is the fourth-largest island on the US east coast, surpassed only by Long Island, Mount Desert Island and Martha's Vineyard. Johns Island is 84 square miles in area, with a population of 21,500 people. Almost one-third of the island has been annexed by the City of Charleston.

Johns Island was originally inhabited by nomadic tribes of Native Americans such as the Kiawah, who survived by hunting and collecting shellfish. By the 1670s, white colonists had developed scattered settlements near the water on Johns Island. Maps dating from 1695 and 1711 show plantations established on the banks of the Stono River. During the colonial period, the main crop that was produced was indigo, prized for its rich blue dye.

The Stono Rebellion, which occurred on Johns Island in 1739, began as an unsuccessful attempt by a group of slaves to escape to Spanish Florida, where they were promised freedom.

The American Revolutionary War arrived on Johns Island in May 1779 as a body of British troops under the command of General Augustine Prevost. Charleston surrendered to British forces on May 12, 1780 and the occupation lasted until December 1782.

The Civil War Battle of Bloody Bridge, also known as Burden's Causeway, occurred on Johns Island in July 1864. The site of the battle is off River Road, just north of the Charleston Executive Airport. Around 2,000 South Carolina soldiers held off a Union force of roughly 8,000 men. After three days of fighting the Union troops left the island.

The island is home to the venerable Angel Oak, a live oak tree said to be between 500 and 1,500 years old. The tree is 65-feet tall, but the shaded area covered by its foliage extends over 17,000 square feet! The City of Charleston has established a small park surrounding the tree and operates a visitor’s center on the property.

The island is home to scores of wildlife species, including deer, alligators, raccoons, coyotes, bobcats, otters and wild hogs. The rivers and marshes abound with fish and shellfish, especially oysters, and dolphins. The number of bird species is in the hundreds. They include bald eagles, osprey, wild turkeys, owls, hawks, herons, egrets and ducks. The flora is abundant, with many native and imported species as well as agricultural crops.

A relatively high percentage of the population living in Johns Island has attained a college education before going on to work. There is a higher-than-average income for people living in this place, according to public data. Home prices in Johns Island didn't see much movement in 2017 with a slight 0.4 percent drop in average listing price, but with a $715,667 average listing price this year, buyers can still enter the market with confidence.

Overview for Johns Island, SC

25,146 people live in Johns Island, where the median age is 51 and the average individual income is $68,519. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

25,146

Total Population

51 years

Median Age

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Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$68,519

Average individual Income

Around Johns Island, SC

There's plenty to do around Johns Island, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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Somewhat Bikeable

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Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Taqueria La Michoacana, Jeremiah Farm and Goat Dairy, and Da HotBox Burgers & Brats.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Taqueria La Michoacana page on Yelp Search 4455 Betsy Kerrison Pky on Google Maps	Dining	4.43 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Jeremiah Farm and Goat Dairy page on Yelp Search 3853 Platt Rd on Google Maps	Dining	3.73 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Da HotBox Burgers & Brats page on Yelp Search 2876 Maybank Hwy on Google Maps	Dining · $$	4.36 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Angel Oak Crossfit page on Yelp Search 3231 Maybank Hwy on Google Maps	Active	3.13 miles	10 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Eden Wind Farm page on Yelp Search 3038 Edenvale Rd on Google Maps	Active	1.75 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Black Flag Gym page on Yelp Search 3429 Maybank Hwy on Google Maps	Active	2.54 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Flutter page on Yelp	Beauty	3.55 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Johns Island, SC

Population Households Employment

Johns Island has 10,844 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Johns Island do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 25,146 people call Johns Island home. The population density is 448.664 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

25,146

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

51

Median Age

47.9 / 52.1%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
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10,844

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$68,519

Average individual Income

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in Johns Island, SC

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The following schools are within or nearby Johns Island. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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