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Daufuskie Island

South Carolina · 619 residents · 9.81 sq mi
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With 619 people, Daufuskie Island is a city in South Carolina. At a median age of 59.5, this is an older place than the country as a whole. That is roughly 125% ahead of the South Carolina median. 80% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. Owners hold 99% of the housing stock. Median household income runs $156,090, well clear of the $82,259 US 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

619
−3%since 2023
from 636 in 2023
2020 – 2024
63 / sq mi
−3%since 2023
from 65 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
59.5
+3%since 2023
from 57.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
9.81 sq mi
Population, 20202024
52355458561564620202024Daufuskie Island
2024619
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50.6%(4)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 91.1%(7)
US avg: 6%
10 to 142.4%(15)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190.6%(4)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 343.4%(21)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 443.1%(19)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 545.8%(36)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6453.5%(331)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7421.2%(131)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847.6%(47)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.6%(4)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$156,090
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $153,821 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$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%
7.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
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

$576,400
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
98.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 97.9% in 2023
1.4% rent
44.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 49.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
1.73 people
+6%since 2023
from 1.63 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
33.5%
+23.0 ptssince 2023
from 10.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
3.7
2020 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic66.4%(422)
Black3.1%(20)
Hispanic / Latino30.5%(194)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic71.6%(443)
Black3.6%(22)
Hispanic / Latino24.4%(151)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(3)
53
−8%since 2023
from 58 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican22.3%(138)
Spaniard1.1%(7)
Chilean1%(6)
Ancestry
English18.1%(112)
German14.2%(88)
Irish11%(68)
American7.9%(49)
Italian7.9%(49)
Swedish3.9%(24)
Slovak3.4%(21)
Scotch-Irish2.6%(16)
Scottish2.4%(15)
Finnish1.8%(11)
Canadian1.5%(9)
Dutch1.5%(9)
+ 7 more ancestry groups with data
French1.5%(9)
British1.1%(7)
Lithuanian1.1%(7)
Welsh1%(6)
Austrian0.5%(3)
Danish0.2%(1)
Section 05

Education

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%
30.9%
+7.6 ptssince 2023
from 23.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

32.4 min
+19%since 2023
from 27.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
20.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 16.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
47.4%
−11.1 ptssince 2023
from 58.5% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
19.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 15.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
32.8%
+17.3 ptssince 2023
from 15.4% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
55.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2023
from 60.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
49.2%
US average: 74.6%
6.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
47.3%
+18.7 ptssince 2023
from 28.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

63.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2023
from 68.9% in 2023
36.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2023
from 31.1% in 2023
1.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.9% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
30.4%
−14.4 ptssince 2023
from 44.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
5.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
2.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
98.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 98.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
US average: 95.5%
77.4%
US average: 87.7%
75.0%
+9.1 ptssince 2023
from 65.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
23.6%
−7.2 ptssince 2023
from 30.8% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married10.2%(39)
Married84%(320)
Widowed3.9%(15)
Divorced1.8%(7)
Women 15+
Never married5.2%(11)
Married85.8%(182)
Widowed4.2%(9)
Divorced4.7%(10)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

2.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
47.8%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
30.2%
US average: 13.8%
29.4%
US average: 18.4%
3.7%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
23.7%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
80.8%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
54.0%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)87.7%(157)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era7.3%(13)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 179 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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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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