South Carolina Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 167,201 (100%) |
| Population Density | 294 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 56 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $78,198 |
| Per Capita Income | $38,870 |
| Median Home Value | $329,300 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 67,865 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 47,721 (70.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 15,458 (22.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 4,686 (6.9%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 63,179 |
| Average Household Size | 2.61 |
| Family Households | 44,260 (70.1%) |
The table below compares Dorchester 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 | # 12 | 76th |
| Population Density | # 10 | 80th |
| Median Household Income | # 6 | 89th |
| Per Capita Income | # 10 | 80th |
| Diversity Index | # 13 | 73rd |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE South Carolina Census Data Comparison Tool.
