CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 4
South Carolina · Beaufort County · 1,657 residents · 8.081 sq mi
Notable rankings
#2highest rent burden in SC#356 US100.0%#3lowest short commute in SC#8 US5.4 min#5lowest low income in SC#248 US$16,944#9highest high poverty in SC#231 US64.3%TRACT SHAPE · Beaufort County, SC
The short version
Census Tract 4 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,944. The census tract has grown rapidly, with population up 92% since 2020. At a median age of 21.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 64.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 80% less than the Beaufort County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 21.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
36% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,657
+92%since 2020
from 865 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
205 / sq mi
+92%since 2020
from 107 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
21.4
+3%since 2020
from 20.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$16,944
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$27,732
+25%since 2020
from $22,121 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.4%
−28.6 ptssince 2020
from 50.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
64.3%
+44.3 ptssince 2020
from 20.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.521
+29%since 2020
from 0.405 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade24.7%
Finance & insurance22.4%
Professional, scientific, technical22.4%
Other services18.8%
Public administration18.8%
Information9.4%
Retail trade1.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$291,700
US average: $376,019
Owner-occupied
35.7%
−64.3 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
64.3% rent
Vacancy rate
26.3%
−40.4 ptssince 2020
from 66.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
40.0%
+40.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
17.2
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.7%(551)
Black15.6%(135)
Hispanic / Latino12.4%(107)
Asian3.2%(28)
Other5.1%(44)
Diversity Score68.9%(596)
2024
White, non-Hispanic43.9%(727)
Black9.6%(159)
Hispanic / Latino30.9%(512)
Asian4.1%(68)
Other11.5%(191)
Diversity Score86%(1,425)
Diversity Score
86
+25%since 2020
from 69 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
30.2%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 22.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 98.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−11.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
5.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
31.9%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 38.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
45.7%
+21.4 ptssince 2020
from 24.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.7%
−12.2 ptssince 2020
from 18.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
14.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
95.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 93.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
16.5%
+13.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
93.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 93.9% in 2020
Female
6.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
Foreign born
2.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
19.9%
+13.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
39.3%
+39.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+50.0 ptssince 2020
from 50.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
75.1%
−16.0 ptssince 2020
from 91.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
17.4%
+12.3 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 1,657 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 $16,944 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 $291,700.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 30.2% 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 64.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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