“Growing at a record pace” is what they say about Hanahan. Hanahan is located at the very south end of Berkeley County. Its city limits on the west and south sides are contiguous with the county line between Berkeley and Charleston counties.
Hanahan prides itself on fishing and water sports. The city has direct access to the Cooper River and the Charleston Harbor. The Goose Creek Reservoir is located in the middle of Hanahan.
Hanahan has a population that is quickly approaching 20000. The population was 12937 at the 2000 census. The 2010 census puts the population at 17997. In 2024 Hanahan has an estimated population of 22187. Hanahan is currently growing at a rate of 1.79% annually.
Hanahan’s proximity to rail and major roadways make it an ideal place for cargo warehousing.
Hanahan was incorporated as a city in 1973.
Hanahan is primarily a residential city.
The mayor of Hanahan is Christie Rainwater. She has been in office since December 2020.
Hanahan has four public schools for school aged children. These are Hanahan Elementary, Bowens Corner Elementary, Hanahan Middle, and Hanahan High.
Hanahan Elementary and Hanahan Middle School were both awarded National Blue Ribbon Award status by the U.S. Department of Education in 2014. Out of 5 schools in the entire state, Hanahan has two of them.
Hanahan has a public library. It is a branch of the Berkeley County Library System.
Opened in 2013, the Hanahan Amphitheater is an outdoor community theater. It hosts city run events, movies in the park and concerts. The Amphitheater is complete with concessions and setup for professional audio/video events. It also hosts weddings and other community events.
The average household income in Hanahan is $101137. The median age in Hanahan is 36.5 years. 84.39% of Hanahan residents speak only English. 10.16% of the population speaks Spanish.
The median property value in Hanahan, SC was $318800 in 2022. The homeownership rate was 67.9%. Most people in Hanahan, SC drove alone to work. The average commute time was 24.2 minutes.
Hanahan continues to be a growing city with a friendly atmosphere. It has a convenient location and a respected school system.