Dorchester County, South Carolina

Total Population: 164,322

County Seat: St. George

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Median Home Value

$294,400

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$76,896

Across all households

Median Age

37.9 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

30.0%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)61.3%
Black (Non-Hispanic)24.8%
Hispanic or Latino6.9%
Two or More Races3.4%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)2.2%
Other Race0.6%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.3%

Under 18 Years

24.2%

65 Years and Over

14.8%

Male

48.9%

Female

51.1%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

96.2%

No Health Insurance

11.3%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

91.3%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

30.0%

Enrolled in College (18+)

5.9%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$76,896

Mean Household Income

$96,656

Per Capita Income

$37,279

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.6%

In Labor Force (19–64)

78.5%

SNAP / Food Stamps

8.1%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$294,400

Median Rent

$1,381/mo

Total Housing Units

66,435

Owner-Occupied

75.4%

Renter-Occupied

24.6%

Vacancy Rate

7.3%

Married Couple Households

51.5%

Cohabiting Couple Households

6.2%

Male Householder, No Partner

15.3%

Female Householder, No Partner

27.1%

Average Household Size

2.64

Broadband Internet Access

88.6%

Housing Built Since 2010

20.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 45035.