Beaufort County's estimated 2026 population is 207,403 with a growth rate of 1.38% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Beaufort County is the 10th largest county in South Carolina. The 2010 population was 162,843 and has seen a growth of 27.36% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Beaufort County includes 70.12% White, 15.8% Black or African American, 5.78% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (70.12%)
Black or African American (15.8%)
Two or more races (7.05%)
Other race (5.78%)
Asian (1.07%)
Native American (0.17%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 134,712 | 70.12% |
| Black or African American | 30,354 | 15.8% |
| Two or more races | 13,545 | 7.05% |
| Other race | 11,112 | 5.78% |
| Asian | 2,065 | 1.07% |
| Native American | 335 | 0.17% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Beaufort County's average per capita income is $47,608. Household income levels show a median of $84,819. The poverty rate stands at 10.48%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $114,666 | $160,134 |
| Families | $100,697 | $144,155 |
| Households | $84,819 | $123,126 |
| Non Families | $54,648 | $73,014 |
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