Dorchester County, South Carolina
Total Population: 164,322
County Seat: St. George
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 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
91.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
30.0%
Enrolled in College (18+)
5.9%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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.