Beaufort County, South Carolina
Beaufort County is home to 195,289 people. 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line, below the South Carolina rate (14.1%). The median household income is $86,573.
Open the interactive county page · See it on the map
| Measure | Value | South Carolina | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 195,289 | 5,296,225 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $86,573 | $69,324 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 9.6% | 14.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 15.9% | 19.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 8.5% | 9.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 46.0% | 32.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $455,600 | $259,000 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $1,653 | $1,180 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 52.9% | 52.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 7.7% | 5.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 48.1 years | 40.2 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.