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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Beaufort

South Carolina · 9,576 residents · 24.434 sq mi
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Beaufort has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $26,468. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 3,374 residents. Median home value is $68,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 31.8
US median: 33.0
More educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

9,576
−26%vs 2000
vs 12,950 in 2000
1990 – 2025
392 / sq mi
−26%vs 2000
vs 530 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.8
+6%vs 2000
vs 30.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$26,468
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $36,532 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$13,731
−33%vs 2000
vs $20,501 in 2000
US average: $14,340
14.3%
+1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$68,100
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $106,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$439
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $596 in 2000
US average: $450
53.4%
−5.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 58.5% in 2000
46.6% rent
2.6
−12%vs 2000
vs 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67.7%(8,762)
Black24.8%(3,218)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(568)
Asian1%(134)
Other0%
Diversity Score57%(7,384)
1990
White, non-Hispanic69.7%(6,676)
Black27.9%(2,669)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(221)
Asian1.2%(118)
Other1.2%(113)
Diversity Score57.6%(5,514)
58
+1%vs 2000
vs 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

24.7%
−4.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 28.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
81.0%
−4.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
9.2%
−3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.7 min
+8%vs 2000
vs 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Beaufort, South Carolina?

Beaufort, South Carolina has about 9,576 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Beaufort, South Carolina?

The typical household in Beaufort, South Carolina earns about $26,468 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Beaufort, South Carolina expensive?

In Beaufort, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $68,100, and the typical rent is about $439 a month.

How educated are people in Beaufort, South Carolina?

About 24.7% of adults age 25 and over in Beaufort, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Beaufort, South Carolina?

About 14.3% of people in Beaufort, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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