CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1
South Carolina · Beaufort County · 3,827 residents · 138.684 sq mi
Notable rankings
#45lowest low rent burden in SC2.0%#59highest old in SC58.5 yrs#64lowest low density in SC27.60/sq mi#64lowest low rent in SC$652TRACT SHAPE · Beaufort County, SC
The short version
Census Tract 1 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,481. Population has fallen 17% since 2020, a loss of 804 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $235,700. With a median age of 58.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 22.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Beaufort County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 58.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 98%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,827
−17%since 2020
from 4,631 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
28 / sq mi
−17%since 2020
from 33 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
58.5
+6%since 2020
from 55.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$54,481
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $38,653 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,116
+24%since 2020
from $28,412 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.6%
+17.4 ptssince 2020
from 20.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.7%
+12.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.503
−4%since 2020
from 0.525 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.8%
Finance & insurance7.8%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
Wholesale trade7.7%
Other services7.4%
Public administration6.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
Construction2.8%
Retail trade2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$235,700
+98%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $98,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
79.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 85.5% in 2020
20.1% rent
Vacancy rate
22.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 20.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.4%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 24.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
2.0%
−30.4 ptssince 2020
from 32.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
+71%since 2020
from 2.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic32.8%(1,521)
Black65.6%(3,040)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(37)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(33)
Diversity Score57.6%(2,669)
2024
White, non-Hispanic33.2%(1,269)
Black63.8%(2,441)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(83)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(34)
Diversity Score60.3%(2,309)
Diversity Score
60
+5%since 2020
from 58 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.9%
+9.3 ptssince 2020
from 16.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 92.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.7 min
−1%since 2020
from 28.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 84.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
43.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 47.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.6%
+10.8 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.6%
+16.5 ptssince 2020
from 20.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 44.8% in 2020
Female
54.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 55.2% in 2020
Foreign born
4.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 18.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.8%
+11.6 ptssince 2020
from 72.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 99.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 3,827 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $54,481 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $235,700.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 25.9% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 22.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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