Federal Spending · FY2024

Charleston County, South Carolina

How much federal money flows through this county?

$4.6B
Total Federal Obligations (FY2024)
$11,026
Per Resident
Above Average SpendingFY2024 Data · USASpending.gov

Federal Spending at a Glance

Total Obligations (FY2024)
$4.6B
Contracts + grants
Per Resident
$11,026
Above Average
Contract Spending
$1.8B
40% of total
Grant Spending
$411.2M
9% of total

How Charleston County Compares

Per-resident federal spending comparison

Charleston County$11,026/resident
South Carolina Average$12,573/resident
National Average$9,394/resident

National Ranking

#398 of 3,135 counties by per-capita federal spending

Frequently Asked Questions

How much federal money does Charleston County receive?

Charleston County received $4.6B in federal obligations in FY2024, including contracts and grants.

What is the per-capita federal spending in Charleston County?

The per-capita federal spending in Charleston County is $11,026 per resident, based on FY2024 data from USASpending.gov.

Which federal agencies spend the most in Charleston County?

Agency-level spending data for Charleston County is being updated.

How does Charleston County compare to the national average in federal spending?

Charleston County receives $11,026 per resident, compared to the national average of $9,394 per resident.

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Data: USASpending.gov — Federal Spending Data (FY2024) — Informational only. Not financial or legal advice.