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Litchfield Beach

South Carolina · 8,370 residents · 11.226 sq mi
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Litchfield Beach has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,911. Population has declined 3% since 2021. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $336,500. With a median age of 62.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 62.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,370
−3%vs 2021
vs 8,660 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Population density
746 / sq mi
−3%vs 2021
vs 771 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
Median age
62.1
−1%vs 2021
vs 62.6 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 2020 – 2024
8K9K9K9K10K20202024Litchfield Beach
20249K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,911
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $67,011 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,108
−14%vs 2021
vs $49,927 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.4%
−2.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 45.7% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.1%
+6.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 10.4% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services11%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
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
$336,500
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $332,800 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,160
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $1,257 in 2021
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.6%
+1.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 80.0% in 2021
18.4% rent
Afford Score
5.3
+6%vs 2021
vs 5.0 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic80.9%(7,010)
Black7.9%(688)
Hispanic / Latino10%(866)
Asian0.9%(77)
Other0.2%(19)
Diversity Score41%(3,555)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(7,094)
Black9%(753)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(241)
Asian0.4%(34)
Other0.4%(35)
Diversity Score29.3%(2,450)
Diversity Score
29
−29%vs 2021
vs 41 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.6%
−0.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 50.8% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.5%
+0.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 93.8% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.3%
+0.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 17.5% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
−23%vs 2021
vs 26.5 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.8%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 68.8% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−0.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 3.2% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.8%
+4.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 4.5% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
36.0%
−4.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 40.5% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.1%
+1.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 38.8% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
−2.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 48.5% in 2021
Female
54.0%
+2.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 51.5% in 2021
Foreign born
6.1%
−3.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 10.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.3%
−0.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 11.9% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Litchfield Beach, South Carolina?

Litchfield Beach, South Carolina has about 8,370 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Litchfield Beach, South Carolina?

The typical household in Litchfield Beach, South Carolina earns about $63,911 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Litchfield Beach, South Carolina expensive?

In Litchfield Beach, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $336,500, and the typical rent is about $1,160 a month.

How educated are people in Litchfield Beach, South Carolina?

About 50.6% of adults age 25 and over in Litchfield Beach, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Litchfield Beach, South Carolina?

About 17.1% of people in Litchfield Beach, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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