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Beaufort

South Carolina · 13,607 residents · 24.434 sq mi
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Beaufort has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,061. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $229,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,607
+5%since 2000
from 12,950 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
557 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 530 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.6
+18%since 2000
from 30.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K12K13K14K1990201020202024Beaufort
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,061
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,532 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,139
+67%since 2000
from $20,501 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.0%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$229,600
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $106,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$941
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $596 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 58.5% in 2000
41.1% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+46%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic65%(8,845)
Black20.3%(2,757)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(1,151)
Asian1.9%(254)
Other3.3%(444)
Diversity Score64.6%(8,791)
Diversity Score
65
+13%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.1%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 28.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.4 min
+28%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 67.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.9%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Female
53.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Foreign born
6.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.3%
−76.3 ptssince 2013
from 84.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Beaufort, South Carolina?

Beaufort, South Carolina has about 13,607 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Beaufort, South Carolina earns about $54,061 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 $229,600, and the typical rent is about $941 a month.

How educated are people in Beaufort, South Carolina?

About 35.1% 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 18.9% of people in Beaufort, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Beaufort, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Beaufort, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,031 residents, a change of about 42 percent over that period.

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