State
County
Land Area (mi²)
17.0 sq mi
Density (mi²)
803.0/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
1.44% (193)
Growth Since 2010
27.56% (2,943)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Port Royal, South Carolina Population 2021
13,621
Port Royal is a city located in Beaufort County South Carolina. With a 2020 population of 13,621, it is the 31st largest city in South Carolina and the 2468th largest city in the United States . Port Royal is currently growing at a rate of 1.44% annually and its population has increased by 27.56% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,678 in 2010. Port Royal reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 20 miles, Port Royal has a population density of 803 people per square mile.
The average household income in Port Royal is $64,357 with a poverty rate of 10.60%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,220 per month, and the median house value is $233,300. The median age in Port Royal is 25 years, 22.7 years for males, and 29.6 years for females.
Port Royal Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Port Royalwas:
- White: 71.16%
- Black or African American: 18.89%
- Two or more races: 4.96%
- Other race: 2.58%
- Asian: 2.20%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.12%
- Native American: 0.09%
The current population of Port Royal, South Carolina is 13,621 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 13,235.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 10,678.
Port Royal, South Carolina Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,087 | 71.16% |
| Black or African American | 2,412 | 18.89% |
| Two or More Races | 634 | 4.96% |
| Some Other Race | 329 | 2.58% |
| Asian | 281 | 2.20% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 15 | 0.12% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 12 | 0.09% |
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Port Royal Population by Race
Port Royal Population Pyramid $2021
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Port Royal Population by Age
Port Royal Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,868 | 2.52 | 40 |
| Married | 1,776 | 3.37 | 41.9 |
| Non Family | 1,577 | 1.15 | 32 |
| Female | 432 | 3.98 | 50.2 |
| Male | 83 | 2.99 | 100 |
3.37
Average Family Size
2.52
Average Household Size
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Port Royal Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 149 | 2.33% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 166 | 2.60% |
| High School Graduate | 1,526 | 23.91% |
| Some College | 1,754 | 27.48% |
| Associates Degree | 640 | 10.03% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,348 | 21.12% |
| Graduate Degree | 800 | 12.53% |
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Port Royal Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Port Royal Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,338 | 4,240 | 1,841 |
| Black | 1,343 | 1,196 | 170 |
| Hispanic | 412 | 342 | 79 |
| Other Race | 163 | 138 | |
| Asian | 160 | 160 | 34 |
| 2+ Races | 153 | 153 | 72 |
| Native American | 12 | 12 |
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 47.06%.
Port Royal Educational Attainment by Race
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$34,296
Average Earnings
$38,605
Average Male
$30,285
Average Female
Port Royal Earnings by Educational Attainment
Port Royal Language by Age
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Port Royal Language
90.40% of Port Royal residents speak only English, while 9.60% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.11% of the population.
Port Royal Language
Port Royal Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,044 | 448 | 21.92% |
| White | 5,958 | 409 | 6.86% |
| Hispanic | 1,084 | 113 | 10.42% |
| Multiple | 526 | 66 | 12.55% |
| Other | 310 | 65 | 20.97% |
10.60%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.84%
Male Poverty Rate
12.37%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Port Royal
The race most likely to be in poverty in Port Royal is Black, with 21.92% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Port Royal is White, with 6.86% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.90%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.14%.
Port Royal Poverty
Port Royal Poverty Rate by Education
Port Royal Marital Status
Marriage Rates
36.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
30.9%
Male Marriage Rate
45.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Port Royal Married by Age and Sex
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Port Royal Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Port Royal Marital Status by Race
Port Royal Marital Status
Port Royal Veterans by War
Port Royal Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 824 | 17.50% |
| Black | 145 | 9.15% |
| Hispanic | 61 | 11.87% |
| Asian | 54 | 35.29% |
| Other Race | 27 | 13.24% |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 6.25% |
Port Royal Veterans by Race
Port Royal Veterans by Education
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2.40%
Veteran Poverty Rate
15.83%
Veteran Disability Rate
Port Royal Veterans by Education
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72.8%
Labor Force Participation
37.4%
Employment Rate
7.2%
Unemployment Rate
Port Royal Employment by Age
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Port Royal Employment by Race
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Port Royal 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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27.20%
Born in Port Royal
94.97%
Native Born
5.03%
Foreign Born
2.87%
Non Citizen
2.15%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
94.97% of Port Royal residents were born in the United States, with 27.20% having been born in South Carolina. 2.87% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Port Royal Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 13,621 | 193 | 1.44% |
| 2020 | 13,428 | 193 | 1.46% |
| 2019 | 13,235 | 193 | 1.48% |
| 2018 | 13,042 | 244 | 1.91% |
| 2017 | 12,798 | 101 | 0.80% |
| 2016 | 12,697 | 659 | 5.47% |
| 2015 | 12,038 | 285 | 2.42% |
| 2014 | 11,753 | 336 | 2.94% |
| 2013 | 11,417 | 260 | 2.33% |
| 2012 | 11,157 | 294 | 2.71% |
| 2011 | 10,863 | 168 | 1.57% |
| 2010 | 10,695 | 6,745 | 10.47% |
| 2000 | 3,950 | 965 | 2.84% |
| 1990 | 2,985 | 8 | 0.03% |
| 1980 | 2,977 | 112 | 0.38% |
| 1970 | 2,865 | 0.00% |