Bonneau Beach is a CDP located in Berkeley County South Carolina. Bonneau Beach has a 2024 population of 1,428. Bonneau Beach is currently declining at a rate of -2.46% annually but its population has increased by 10.36% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,294 in 2020.
The average household income in Bonneau Beach is $74,817 with a poverty rate of 19.69%. The median age in Bonneau Beach is 57.9 years: 57.4 years for males, and 64.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bonneau Beach was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,089 | 72.6% |
| Black or African American | 246 | 16.4% |
| Two or more races | 84 | 5.6% |
| Asian | 61 | 4.07% |
| Native American | 20 | 1.33% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 696 | 2.16 | 84.9 | 15.1 |
| Married | 426 | 2.22 | 95.3 | 4.7 |
| Non Family | 219 | 1.25 | 77.2 | 22.8 |
| Female | 35 | 7.03 | 0 | 100 |
| Male | 16 | 2.25 | 100 | 0 |
2.56
Average Family Size
2.16
Average Household Size
84.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 114 | 9.26% |
| Associates Degree | 117 | 9.5% |
| Bachelors Degree | 207 | 16.82% |
| Graduate Degree | 62 | 5.04% |
| High School Graduate | 450 | 36.56% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 100 | 8.12% |
| Some College | 181 | 14.7% |
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 | 1,056 | 861 | 248 |
| 2+ Races | 72 | 72 | 0 |
| Asian | 61 | 42 | 21 |
| Black | 35 | 35 | 0 |
| Native American | 7 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 34.43%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $65,707 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $45,585 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,786 | $49,583 | $23,452 |
| Some College | $36,393 | $0 | $36,250 |
$36,786
Average Earnings
$49,583
Average Male
$23,452
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.12% of Bonneau Beach residents speak only English, while 1.88% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.41% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 246 | 246 | 100% |
| White | 1,089 | 37 | 3.4% |
| Multiple | 72 | 10 | 13.89% |
19.69%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.78%
Male Poverty Rate
19.59%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bonneau Beach is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bonneau Beach is White, with 3.4% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 15.16%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.22%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 4.23%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 17.45% |
| High School | 6.67% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 6.91% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 14.46% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,413 | $77,119 |
| Households | $56,635 | $74,817 |
| Married Families | $66,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,573 | $64,551 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
71.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
72.9%
Male Marriage Rate
69.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
308
Number of Veterans
288
Male Veterans
20
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 155 |
| Vietnam | 105 |
| Second Gulf War | 82 |
| Korea | 15 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 122 |
| 55 to 64 | 95 |
| 65 to 74 | 64 |
| 35 to 54 | 27 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 236 | 22.01% |
| 2+ Races | 51 | 70.83% |
| Asian | 21 | 34.43% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.77%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.94%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
38.1%
Labor Force Participation
38.1%
Employment Rate
0%
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
46.6%
Born in Bonneau Beach
98.6%
Native Born
1.4%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
1.4%
Naturalized
98.6% of Bonneau Beach residents were born in the United States, with 46.6% having been born in South Carolina. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,428 | -36 | -2.46% |
| 2023 | 1,464 | -36 | -2.4% |
| 2022 | 1,500 | 455 | 43.54% |
| 2021 | 1,045 | -249 | -19.24% |
| 2020 | 1,294 | -492 | -27.55% |
| 2019 | 1,786 | -84 | -4.49% |
| 2018 | 1,870 | -606 | -24.47% |
| 2017 | 2,476 | 166 | 7.19% |
| 2016 | 2,310 | 140 | 6.45% |
| 2015 | 2,170 | -25 | -1.14% |
| 2014 | 2,195 | 336 | 18.07% |
| 2013 | 1,859 | 115 | 6.59% |
| 2012 | 1,744 | -48 | -2.68% |
| 2011 | 1,792 | -137 | -7.1% |
| 2010 | 1,929 | 0 | 0% |