Dorchester County, South Carolina
Dorchester County is home to 167,201 people. 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line, below the South Carolina rate (14.1%). The median household income is $78,198.
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| Measure | Value | South Carolina | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 167,201 | 5,296,225 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $78,198 | $69,324 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 11.4% | 14.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 16.8% | 19.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 10.2% | 9.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.8% | 32.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $329,300 | $259,000 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $1,463 | $1,180 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 56.4% | 52.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 5.5% | 5.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 38.0 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.