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Daufuskie Island

South Carolina · 557 residents · 9.809 sq mi
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Daufuskie Island is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $129,667. Population has held roughly steady since 2021. 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2021, reaching $634,900. With a median age of 60.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 136% more than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 60.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
66% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 125%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

557
+5%vs 2021
vs 533 in 2021
2020 – 2024
57 / sq mi
+5%vs 2021
vs 54 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
60.6
+5%vs 2021
vs 57.8 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
52355458561564620202024Daufuskie Island
2024619
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$129,667
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $136,413 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$94,537
+5%vs 2021
vs $90,090 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
76.8%
−9.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 86.0% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
0.0%
−2.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.6% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Transportation & warehousing19.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance17.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical17.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services9.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

$634,900
+125%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $295,400 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
93.8%
−5.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 99.7% in 2021
6.2% rent
4.9
+126%vs 2021
vs 2.2 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic63.4%(338)
Black3.4%(18)
Hispanic / Latino30%(160)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.2%(17)
Diversity Score63.2%(337)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89%(496)
Black2.5%(14)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(19)
Asian0.9%(5)
Other4.7%(26)
Diversity Score26.6%(148)
27
−58%vs 2021
vs 63 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

66.3%
−14.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 80.3% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
21.5%
+2.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 19.3% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

34.1 min
+13%vs 2021
vs 30.0 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
25.3%
+9.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 15.6% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
30.3%
+21.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 8.8% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
38.9%
−19.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 58.1% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
31.4%
+11.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 20.1% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

56.1%
−12.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 68.7% in 2021
43.9%
+12.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 31.3% in 2021
9.9%
+7.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.8% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
3.5%
+0.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 3.2% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Daufuskie Island, South Carolina?

Daufuskie Island, South Carolina has about 557 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Daufuskie Island, South Carolina earns about $129,667 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 $634,900.

How educated are people in Daufuskie Island, South Carolina?

About 66.3% 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 0.0% 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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