State
County
Land Area (mi²)
52.0 sq mi
Density (mi²)
595.30/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
9.52%
Growth Since 2010
146.90%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
230,539
World Population Review
Bluffton, South Carolina Population 2021
30,937
Bluffton is a city located in Beaufort County South Carolina. With a 2020 population of 30,937, it is the 16th largest city in South Carolina and the 1259th largest city in the United States . Bluffton is currently growing at a rate of 9.52% annually and its population has increased by 146.90% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,530 in 2010. Bluffton reached it's highest population of 30,937 in 2021. Spanning over 54 miles, Bluffton has a population density of 595 people per square mile.
The average household income in Bluffton is $102,318 with a poverty rate of 3.93%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,747 per month, and the median house value is $290,800. 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 Bluffton was:
- White: 81.54%
- Black or African American: 7.35%
- Other race: 6.51%
- Asian: 2.10%
- Two or more races: 1.96%
- Native American: 0.52%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.03%
The current population of Bluffton, South Carolina is 30,937 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 22,867.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 12,530.
Bluffton, South Carolina Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 230,539 | 4,172 | 1.81% |
| 2020 | 226,367 | 4,172 | 1.84% |
| 2019 | 222,195 | 4,172 | 1.88% |
| 2018 | 218,023 | 3,004 | 1.38% |
| 2017 | 215,019 | 3,750 | 1.74% |
| 2016 | 211,269 | 4,013 | 1.90% |
| 2015 | 207,256 | 5,531 | 2.67% |
| 2014 | 201,725 | 4,433 | 2.20% |
| 2013 | 197,292 | 4,147 | 2.10% |
| 2012 | 193,145 | 3,815 | 1.98% |
| 2011 | 189,330 | 1,553 | 0.82% |
| 2010 | 187,777 | 0.00% |
Bluffton Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,959 | 81.54% |
| Black or African American | 1,529 | 7.35% |
| Some Other Race | 1,353 | 6.51% |
| Asian | 436 | 2.10% |
| Two or More Races | 407 | 1.96% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 109 | 0.52% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.03% |
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Bluffton Population by Race
Bluffton Population Pyramid $2021
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Bluffton Population by Age
Bluffton Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,560 | 2.74 | 80 |
| Married | 4,635 | 3.16 | 84.9 |
| Non Family | 2,158 | 1.48 | 72.1 |
| Female | 654 | 3.68 | 69.9 |
| Male | 113 | 3.97 | 87.6 |
3.18
Average Family Size
2.74
Average Household Size
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Bluffton Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 322 | 2.29% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 421 | 3.00% |
| High School Graduate | 2,669 | 19.01% |
| Some College | 2,870 | 20.45% |
| Associates Degree | 1,329 | 9.47% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,941 | 28.08% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,485 | 17.70% |
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Bluffton Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Bluffton Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,937 | 10,643 | 5,673 |
| Hispanic | 1,657 | 1,277 | 180 |
| Black | 1,015 | 1,007 | 379 |
| Other Race | 506 | 445 | 29 |
| Asian | 348 | 287 | 154 |
| 2+ Races | 95 | 95 | 47 |
| Native American | 47 | 47 | |
| Islander | 6 | 6 |
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 white people with a rate of 51.87%.
Bluffton Educational Attainment by Race
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$42,890
Average Earnings
$52,679
Average Male
$36,786
Average Female
Bluffton Earnings by Educational Attainment
Bluffton Language by Age
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Bluffton Language
82.44% of Bluffton residents speak only English, while 17.56% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 14.51% of the population.
Bluffton Language
Bluffton Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 14,826 | 474 | 3.20% |
| Other | 1,353 | 147 | 10.86% |
| Black | 1,500 | 128 | 8.53% |
| Hispanic | 3,481 | 70 | 2.01% |
| Asian | 436 | 32 | 7.34% |
| Multiple | 407 | 21 | 5.16% |
3.93%
Overall Poverty Rate
1.61%
Male Poverty Rate
5.97%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Bluffton
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bluffton is Other, with 10.86% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bluffton is Hispanic, with 2.01% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.98%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.90%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.27%.
Bluffton Poverty
Bluffton Poverty Rate by Education
Bluffton Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
58.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.4%
Male Marriage Rate
55.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Bluffton Married by Age and Sex
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Bluffton Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Bluffton Marital Status by Race
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Bluffton Marital Status
Bluffton Veterans by War
Bluffton Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 988 | 7.42% |
| Black | 70 | 6.22% |
| Hispanic | 60 | 2.74% |
| 2+ Races | 42 | 33.60% |
| Other Race | 28 | 4.75% |
Bluffton Veterans by Race
Bluffton Veterans by Education
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3.02%
Veteran Poverty Rate
14.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
Bluffton Veterans by Education
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66.5%
Labor Force Participation
65.3%
Employment Rate
1.4%
Unemployment Rate
Bluffton Employment by Age
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Bluffton Employment by Race
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Bluffton Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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88.80%
Native Born
11.20%
Foreign Born
6.20%
Non Citizen
5.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
88.80% of Bluffton residents were born in the United States, with 19.00% having been born in South Carolina. 6.20% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Bluffton Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 30,937 | 2,690 | 9.52% |
| 2020 | 28,247 | 2,690 | 10.53% |
| 2019 | 25,557 | 2,690 | 11.76% |
| 2018 | 22,867 | 2,273 | 11.04% |
| 2017 | 20,594 | 2,139 | 11.59% |
| 2016 | 18,455 | 1,923 | 11.63% |
| 2015 | 16,532 | 1,615 | 10.83% |
| 2014 | 14,917 | 1,139 | 8.27% |
| 2013 | 13,778 | 278 | 2.06% |
| 2012 | 13,500 | 296 | 2.24% |
| 2011 | 13,204 | 97 | 0.74% |
| 2010 | 13,107 | 0.00% |