Dorchester County, South Carolina
SC · FIPS 45035 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 167,201 | — | #412 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $78,198 | +4.1% | #662 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.0 years | -2.3% | #2,587 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $329,300 | +16.8% | #497 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,463 | +25.8% | #270 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.4% | -9.7% | #1,111 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Dorchester County has a population of 167,201, making it the #412 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.0 years, which is 2.3% below the national median.
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The median household income in Dorchester County is $78,198, ranking #662 out of 3,222 counties — 4.1% above the national median. The poverty rate is 11.4% and unemployment stands at 4.8%.
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The median home value in Dorchester County is $329,300 (+16.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,463/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.5%.
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89.8% of residents in Dorchester County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.1% below the national rate.
About Dorchester County, South Carolina
Dorchester County, South Carolina has a total population of 167,201, making it the 412th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Dorchester County is 38.0 years, which is 2.3% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Dorchester County is $78,198, which ranks #662 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 4.1% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.4%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8%.
The median home value in Dorchester County is $329,300, 16.8% above the national median. Renters in Dorchester County pay a median gross rent of $1,463 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Dorchester County, 29.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 11.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 34.4 min.
Dorchester County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 60.6% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (24.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.2%).
All data for Dorchester 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.