Beaufort County, South Carolina

Total Population: 192,123

County Seat: Beaufort

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Median Home Value

$407,600

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$84,819

Across all households

Median Age

47.2 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

44.8%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)67.4%
Black (Non-Hispanic)15.7%
Hispanic or Latino12.3%
Two or More Races3.0%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.0%

Under 18 Years

17.8%

65 Years and Over

27.9%

Male

49.6%

Female

50.4%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

94.9%

No Health Insurance

8.4%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

94.2%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

44.8%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.9%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$84,819

Mean Household Income

$123,126

Per Capita Income

$51,657

Unemployment Rate (16+)

2.7%

In Labor Force (19–64)

75.6%

SNAP / Food Stamps

4.9%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$407,600

Median Rent

$1,484/mo

Total Housing Units

101,177

Owner-Occupied

75.7%

Renter-Occupied

24.3%

Vacancy Rate

22.1%

Married Couple Households

56.8%

Cohabiting Couple Households

4.6%

Male Householder, No Partner

14.7%

Female Householder, No Partner

23.9%

Average Household Size

2.36

Broadband Internet Access

90.9%

Housing Built Since 2010

17.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 45013.