Litchfield Beach is a CDP located in Georgetown County South Carolina. Litchfield Beach has a 2024 population of 10,393. Litchfield Beach is currently growing at a rate of 7.7% annually and its population has increased by 19.43% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,702 in 2020.
The average household income in Litchfield Beach is $102,215 with a poverty rate of 10.61%. The median age in Litchfield Beach is 62.9 years: 61.9 years for males, and 63 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Litchfield Beach was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,872 | 88.37% |
| Black or African American | 620 | 6.96% |
| Other race | 232 | 2.6% |
| Two or more races | 137 | 1.54% |
| Asian | 47 | 0.53% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,244 | 2.09 | 81.6 | 18.4 |
| Married | 2,326 | 2.61 | 87.2 | 12.8 |
| Non Family | 1,559 | 1.08 | 81.7 | 18.3 |
| Female | 322 | 3.06 | 42.5 | 57.5 |
| Male | 37 | 3.57 | 62.2 | 37.8 |
2.67
Average Family Size
2.09
Average Household Size
81.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 200 | 2.78% |
| Associates Degree | 501 | 6.97% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,463 | 34.29% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,134 | 15.79% |
| High School Graduate | 1,342 | 18.68% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23 | 0.32% |
| Some College | 1,520 | 21.16% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,592 | 6,477 | 3,545 |
| Black | 352 | 340 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 165 | 69 | 12 |
| Other Race | 96 | 0 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 69 | 69 | 12 |
| Asian | 47 | 47 | 40 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 85.11%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,662 | $84,478 | $43,438 |
| Graduate Degree | $79,479 | $102,500 | $47,625 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $11,684 | $0 | $11,684 |
| Overall | $45,121 | $66,406 | $33,268 |
| Some College | $44,712 | $46,635 | $38,077 |
$45,121
Average Earnings
$66,406
Average Male
$33,268
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.77% of Litchfield Beach residents speak only English, while 4.23% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.93% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,819 | 608 | 7.78% |
| Other | 232 | 232 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 331 | 232 | 70.09% |
| Black | 610 | 61 | 10% |
| Asian | 47 | 40 | 85.11% |
10.61%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.82%
Male Poverty Rate
13.24%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Litchfield Beach is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Litchfield Beach is White, with 7.78% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.94%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.37%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.47%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 66.35% |
| High School | 9.51% |
| Some College | 6.23% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.53% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 10.85% |
| Male Employed | 0.55% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $104,183 | $120,733 |
| Households | $70,000 | $102,215 |
| Married Families | $116,389 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $52,917 | $70,281 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
64.6%
Male Marriage Rate
53.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
700
Number of Veterans
625
Male Veterans
75
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 429 |
| First Gulf War | 162 |
| Second Gulf War | 36 |
| Korea | 22 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 282 |
| 75+ | 167 |
| 55 to 64 | 143 |
| 35 to 54 | 108 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 687 | 9.96% |
| Hispanic | 15 | 8.11% |
| Black | 13 | 2.92% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.14%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.14%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
39%
Labor Force Participation
38.7%
Employment Rate
0.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
32.62%
Born in Litchfield Beach
96.48%
Native Born
3.52%
Foreign Born
1.56%
Non Citizen
1.96%
Naturalized
96.48% of Litchfield Beach residents were born in the United States, with 32.62% having been born in South Carolina. 1.56% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10,393 | 743 | 7.7% |
| 2023 | 9,650 | 742 | 8.33% |
| 2022 | 8,908 | 248 | 2.86% |
| 2021 | 8,660 | -42 | -0.48% |
| 2020 | 8,702 | 0 | 0% |