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Daufuskie Island

South Carolina · 619 residents · 9.809 sq mi
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Daufuskie Island is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $156,090. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 80% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 59.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 125% more than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 59.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
80% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
99% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
619
−3%since 2023
from 636 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
63 / sq mi
−3%since 2023
from 65 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
59.5
+3%since 2023
from 57.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
52355458561564620202024Daufuskie Island
2024619
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$156,090
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $153,821 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$86,556
−10%since 2023
from $96,381 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
79.0%
−10.2 ptssince 2023
from 89.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.348
+15%since 2023
from 0.303 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance46.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical44.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services10.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$576,400
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
98.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 97.9% in 2023
1.4% rent
Vacancy rate
44.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 49.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.5%
+23.0 ptssince 2023
from 10.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic66.4%(422)
Black3.1%(20)
Hispanic / Latino30.5%(194)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score58.2%(370)
2024
White, non-Hispanic71.6%(443)
Black3.6%(22)
Hispanic / Latino24.4%(151)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(3)
Diversity Score53.4%(330)
Diversity Score
53
−8%since 2023
from 58 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
79.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 83.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.8%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 98.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
30.9%
+7.6 ptssince 2023
from 23.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.4 min
+19%since 2023
from 27.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
20.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 16.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
47.4%
−11.1 ptssince 2023
from 58.5% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 15.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
32.8%
+17.3 ptssince 2023
from 15.4% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2023
from 60.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.3%
+18.7 ptssince 2023
from 28.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
63.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2023
from 68.9% in 2023
Female
36.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2023
from 31.1% in 2023
Foreign born
1.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.9% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
30.4%
−14.4 ptssince 2023
from 44.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 98.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
75.0%
+9.1 ptssince 2023
from 65.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
23.6%
−7.2 ptssince 2023
from 30.8% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Daufuskie Island, South Carolina?

Daufuskie Island, South Carolina has about 619 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Daufuskie Island, South Carolina?

The typical household in Daufuskie Island, South Carolina earns about $156,090 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Daufuskie Island, South Carolina expensive?

In Daufuskie Island, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $576,400.

How educated are people in Daufuskie Island, South Carolina?

About 79.6% of adults age 25 and over in Daufuskie Island, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Daufuskie Island, South Carolina?

About 7.6% of people in Daufuskie Island, 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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