South Carolina Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 195,289 (100%) |
| Population Density | 339 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 51 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $86,573 |
| Per Capita Income | $53,951 |
| Median Home Value | $455,600 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 103,177 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 62,527 (60.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 19,806 (19.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 20,844 (20.2%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 82,333 |
| Average Household Size | 2.28 |
| Family Households | 56,367 (68.5%) |
The table below compares Beaufort County to the other 46 counties and county equivalents in South Carolina by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 10 | 80th |
| Population Density | # 7 | 87th |
| Median Household Income | # 3 | 96th |
| Per Capita Income | # 2 | 98th |
| Diversity Index | # 34 | 29th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE South Carolina Census Data Comparison Tool.
