CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 21.05
South Carolina · Beaufort County · 5,285 residents · 4.691 sq mi
Notable rankings
#66highest rent in SC$2,066#164highest home value in SC$433,700#184highest rent burden in SC63.0%#221highest WFH in SC17.0%TRACT SHAPE · Beaufort County, SC
The short version
Census Tract 21.05 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $82,908. Population has grown 19% since 2020. Median home value is $433,700.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,285
+19%since 2020
from 4,432 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,127 / sq mi
+19%since 2020
from 945 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.0
−3%since 2020
from 41.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$82,908
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $83,898 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,182
+9%since 2020
from $38,821 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.9%
−8.9 ptssince 2020
from 62.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.463
+28%since 2020
from 0.362 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.7%
Wholesale trade6.9%
Retail trade6.3%
Arts, entertainment, food5.3%
Other services4.6%
Public administration2%
Finance & insurance1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$433,700
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $321,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,066
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,569 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.4%
−19.0 ptssince 2020
from 80.4% in 2020
38.6% rent
Vacancy rate
3.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 29.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.0%
+16.8 ptssince 2020
from 46.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.2
+36%since 2020
from 3.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.6%(3,526)
Black4.6%(206)
Hispanic / Latino12.2%(541)
Asian2.8%(123)
Other0.8%(36)
Diversity Score43.6%(1,934)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.6%(4,261)
Black4.1%(218)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(442)
Asian0.4%(21)
Other6.5%(343)
Diversity Score42.1%(2,227)
Diversity Score
42
−3%since 2020
from 44 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
43.8%
−8.2 ptssince 2020
from 51.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 95.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 19.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.4 min
+1%since 2020
from 23.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.6%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 81.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.0%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.4%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 66.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 48.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 49.1% in 2020
Female
47.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 50.9% in 2020
Foreign born
2.2%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 91.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 92.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% 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 5,285 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 $82,908 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 $433,700, and the typical rent is about $2,066 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 43.8% 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 6.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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