Beaufort County, South Carolina
SC · FIPS 45013 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 195,289 | — | #359 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $86,573 | +15.2% | #388 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 48.1 years | +23.7% | #354 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $455,600 | +61.6% | #185 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,653 | +42.1% | #159 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.6% | -23.6% | #702 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Beaufort County has a population of 195,289, making it the #359 most populous county in the US. The median age is 48.1 years, which is 23.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Beaufort County is $86,573, ranking #388 out of 3,222 counties — 15.2% above the national median. The poverty rate is 9.6% and unemployment stands at 2.4%.
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The median home value in Beaufort County is $455,600 (+61.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,653/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.9%.
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91.5% of residents in Beaufort County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.2% below the national rate.
About Beaufort County, South Carolina
Beaufort County, South Carolina has a total population of 195,289, making it the 359th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Beaufort County is 48.1 years, which is 23.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Beaufort County is $86,573, which ranks #388 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 15.2% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.6%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4%.
The median home value in Beaufort County is $455,600, 61.6% above the national median. Renters in Beaufort County pay a median gross rent of $1,653 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Beaufort County, 46.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 36.5% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.9 min.
Beaufort County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 67.3% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (15.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (12.4%).
All data for Beaufort County, South Carolina comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.