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Bluffton

South Carolina · 27,716 residents · 52.129 sq mi
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Bluffton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $85,844. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 26,441 residents. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $299,700. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents. Households here earn about 56% more than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
27,716
+2074%since 2000
from 1,275 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
532 / sq mi
+2074%since 2000
from 24 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.5
+13%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
09K18K27K36K1990201020202024Bluffton
202433K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,844
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,281 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,326
+156%since 2000
from $17,327 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
61.1%
+26.9 ptssince 2009
from 34.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.2%
−8.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$299,700
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $129,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,761
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $718 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
18.8% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+17%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic60.5%(771)
Black32.2%(411)
Hispanic / Latino6%(76)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.7%(825)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.6%(19,573)
Black8.2%(2,284)
Hispanic / Latino14.6%(4,048)
Asian2.1%(571)
Other2.4%(659)
Diversity Score56.2%(15,567)
Diversity Score
56
−13%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.3%
+29.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.8%
+20.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.2%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+40%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.7%
−12.0 ptssince 2011
from 77.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.9%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
8.2%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.7%
−67.3 ptssince 2013
from 75.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bluffton, South Carolina?

Bluffton, South Carolina has about 27,716 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bluffton, South Carolina earns about $85,844 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bluffton, South Carolina expensive?

In Bluffton, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $299,700, and the typical rent is about $1,761 a month.

How educated are people in Bluffton, South Carolina?

About 46.3% of adults age 25 and over in Bluffton, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bluffton, South Carolina?

About 4.2% of people in Bluffton, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bluffton, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Bluffton, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 27,003 residents, a change of about 3787 percent over that period.

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

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