Bluffton, South Carolina Population 2022
Bluffton is a city located in Beaufort County South Carolina. Bluffton has a 2020 population of 33,627. Bluffton is currently growing at a rate of 8.70% annually and its population has increased by 156.56% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 13,107 in 2010.
The average household income in Bluffton is $102,318 with a poverty rate of 4.24%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,761 per month, and the median house value is $299,700. The median age in Bluffton is 37.5 years, 38.8 years for males, and 35.5 years for females.
Bluffton Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Blufftonwas:
- White: 80.66%
- Black or African American: 6.77%
- Other race: 5.62%
- Two or more races: 4.88%
- Asian: 1.66%
- Native American: 0.41%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.01%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 187,777 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 189,330 | 1,553 | 0.82% |
| 2012 | 193,145 | 3,815 | 1.98% |
| 2013 | 197,292 | 4,147 | 2.10% |
| 2014 | 201,725 | 4,433 | 2.20% |
| 2015 | 207,256 | 5,531 | 2.67% |
| 2016 | 211,269 | 4,013 | 1.90% |
| 2017 | 215,019 | 3,750 | 1.74% |
| 2018 | 218,023 | 3,004 | 1.38% |
| 2019 | 222,195 | 4,172 | 1.88% |
| 2020 | 226,367 | 4,172 | 1.84% |
| 2021 | 230,539 | 4,172 | 1.81% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,693 | 80.66% |
| Black or African American | 1,569 | 6.77% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 94 | 0.41% |
| Asian | 384 | 1.66% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.01% |
| Some Other Race | 1,303 | 5.62% |
| Two or More Races | 1,131 | 4.88% |
Bluffton Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,504 | 2.71 | 82.2 |
| Married | 5,217 | 3.12 | 88.5 |
| Male | 76 | 4 | 100 |
| Female | 876 | 3.52 | 70.2 |
| Non Family | 2,335 | 1.45 | 71.8 |
3.13
Average Family Size
2.71
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 175 | 1.09% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 334 | 2.07% |
| High School Graduate | 2,787 | 17.30% |
| Some College | 3,691 | 22.92% |
| Associates Degree | 1,666 | 10.34% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,523 | 28.08% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,931 | 18.20% |
Bluffton Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 306 | 306 | 174 |
| White | 13,052 | 12,816 | 6,623 |
| Asian | 298 | 257 | 121 |
| Hispanic | 1,421 | 1,202 | 397 |
| Black | 1,170 | 1,161 | 287 |
| Other Race | 558 | 503 | 127 |
| Native American | 40 | 40 | |
| Islander | 2 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 56.86%.
$47,378
Average Earnings
$55,585
Average Male
$36,413
Average Female
Bluffton Language by Age
Bluffton Language
87.58% of Bluffton residents speak only English, while 12.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.73% of the population.
Bluffton Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 384 | 60 | 15.63% |
| Black | 1,533 | 85 | 5.54% |
| White | 17,372 | 681 | 3.92% |
| Other | 125 | NaN% | |
| Hispanic | 3,172 | 58 | 1.83% |
| Multiple | 1,131 | 13 | 1.15% |
4.24%
Overall Poverty Rate
1.96%
Male Poverty Rate
6.36%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Bluffton
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bluffton is Asian, with 15.63% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bluffton is Multiple, with 1.15% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.90%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.36%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.33%.
Bluffton Marital Status
Marriage Rates
59.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.7%
Male Marriage Rate
57.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Bluffton Married by Age and Sex
Bluffton Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Bluffton Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,413 | 9.61% |
| Black | 80 | 6.43% |
| Other Race | 24 | 3.74% |
| 2+ Races | 172 | 43.65% |
| Hispanic | 169 | 9.47% |
Bluffton Veterans by Education
2.38%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.74%
Veteran Disability Rate
65.7%
Labor Force Participation
64%
Employment Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
17.73%
Born in Bluffton
91.75%
Native Born
8.25%
Foreign Born
4.07%
Non Citizen
4.18%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
91.75% of Bluffton residents were born in the United States, with 17.73% having been born in South Carolina. 4.07% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 13,107 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 13,204 | 97 | 0.74% |
| 2012 | 13,500 | 296 | 2.24% |
| 2013 | 13,778 | 278 | 2.06% |
| 2014 | 14,917 | 1,139 | 8.27% |
| 2015 | 16,532 | 1,615 | 10.83% |
| 2016 | 18,455 | 1,923 | 11.63% |
| 2017 | 20,594 | 2,139 | 11.59% |
| 2018 | 22,867 | 2,273 | 11.04% |
| 2019 | 25,557 | 2,690 | 11.76% |
| 2020 | 28,247 | 2,690 | 10.53% |
| 2021 | 30,937 | 2,690 | 9.52% |
| 2022 | 33,627 | 2,690 | 8.70% |