Local SEO in Charleston County, South Carolina

How many businesses in Charleston County could benefit from local search optimization, based on U.S. Census data.

Key facts — Charleston County, South Carolina

15,484
business establishments
86
advertising & marketing firms (NAICS 5418)
214,374
total employees
424,367
population (2023)

Marketing & business landscape

Total business establishments15,484
Advertising, PR & related firms (NAICS 5418)86
Total private employment214,374
Total annual payroll$11,906,419,000
Population (2023)424,367
Businesses per 1,000 residents36.5

Charleston County has 15,484 business establishments, of which roughly 86 are advertising, public-relations, and related-services firms. For the remaining local businesses, local SEO — Google Business Profile optimization, local citations, and location landing pages — is the primary way to appear in nearby search results.

White-label SEO for agencies in Charleston County

Agencies serving Charleston County’s 15,484 businesses often deliver SEO through a white-label partner. Holly Starks provides white-label local SEO, link building, and authority building under your brand. See the white-label SEO overview.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2022 (establishments, employment, payroll, NAICS 5418); Population Estimates 2023.