CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 21.02
South Carolina · Beaufort County · 9,203 residents · 53.629 sq mi
Notable rankings
#20highest per-capita income in SC$92,357#24highest rent in SC$2,575#33highest population in SC#845 US9,203#53highest broadband in SC98.6%TRACT SHAPE · Beaufort County, SC
The short version
Census Tract 21.02 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $113,723. The census tract has grown rapidly, with population up 95% since 2020. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $498,200. With a median age of 45.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 31% more than the Beaufort County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
9,203
+95%since 2020
from 4,723 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
172 / sq mi
+95%since 2020
from 88 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
45.9
−20%since 2020
from 57.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20249K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$113,723
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $83,675 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$92,357
+30%since 2020
from $71,068 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
74.8%
+13.0 ptssince 2020
from 61.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.542
−2%since 2020
from 0.550 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services14.2%
Public administration12.7%
Wholesale trade10%
Retail trade8.4%
Information8.1%
Finance & insurance4.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
Construction0.6%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$498,200
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $322,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,575
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,693 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
91.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 93.7% in 2020
8.7% rent
Vacancy rate
11.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 15.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 14.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.6%
+15.4 ptssince 2020
from 44.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.4
+14%since 2020
from 3.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.2%(3,599)
Black13.9%(655)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(352)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(117)
Diversity Score49.2%(2,326)
2024
White, non-Hispanic68.3%(6,288)
Black8.7%(804)
Hispanic / Latino20.8%(1,912)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.2%(199)
Diversity Score60.2%(5,544)
Diversity Score
60
+22%since 2020
from 49 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
45.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 47.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 99.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 15.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
27.8 min
+12%since 2020
from 24.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.9%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 84.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.6%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 52.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.0%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 35.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 49.5% in 2020
Female
50.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 50.5% in 2020
Foreign born
10.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.8%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 18.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 97.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.1%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 91.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
15.3%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% 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 9,203 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 $113,723 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 $498,200, and the typical rent is about $2,575 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 45.6% 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 3.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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