Beaufort County, South Carolina Population 2022
Beaufort County, South Carolina's estimated population is 201,860 with a growth rate of 1.63% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Beaufort County, South Carolina is the 11th largest county in South Carolina. The 2010 Population was 162,829 and has seen a growth of 23.97% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1790 | 18,753 | 0.00% | |
| 1800 | 20,428 | 1,675 | 8.93% |
| 1810 | 25,887 | 5,459 | 26.72% |
| 1820 | 32,199 | 6,312 | 24.38% |
| 1830 | 37,032 | 4,833 | 15.01% |
| 1840 | 35,794 | -1,238 | -3.34% |
| 1850 | 38,805 | 3,011 | 8.41% |
| 1860 | 40,053 | 1,248 | 3.22% |
| 1870 | 34,359 | -5,694 | -14.22% |
| 1880 | 30,176 | -4,183 | -12.17% |
| 1890 | 34,119 | 3,943 | 13.07% |
| 1900 | 35,495 | 1,376 | 4.03% |
| 1910 | 30,355 | -5,140 | -14.48% |
| 1920 | 22,269 | -8,086 | -26.64% |
| 1930 | 21,815 | -454 | -2.04% |
| 1940 | 22,037 | 222 | 1.02% |
| 1950 | 26,993 | 4,956 | 22.49% |
| 1960 | 44,187 | 17,194 | 63.70% |
| 1970 | 51,136 | 6,949 | 15.73% |
| 1980 | 65,364 | 14,228 | 27.82% |
| 1990 | 86,425 | 21,061 | 32.22% |
| 2010 | 162,829 | 76,404 | 88.40% |
| 2011 | 164,032 | 1,203 | 0.74% |
| 2012 | 167,415 | 3,383 | 2.06% |
| 2013 | 170,962 | 3,547 | 2.12% |
| 2014 | 175,040 | 4,078 | 2.39% |
| 2015 | 179,796 | 4,756 | 2.72% |
| 2016 | 183,184 | 3,388 | 1.88% |
| 2017 | 186,497 | 3,313 | 1.81% |
| 2018 | 188,876 | 2,379 | 1.28% |
| 2019 | 192,122 | 3,246 | 1.72% |
| 2020 | 195,368 | 3,246 | 1.69% |
| 2021 | 198,614 | 3,246 | 1.66% |
| 2022 | 201,860 | 3,246 | 1.63% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 139,841 | 73.70% |
| Black or African American | 32,677 | 17.22% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 519 | 0.27% |
| Asian | 2,328 | 1.23% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 143 | 0.08% |
| Some Other Race | 7,524 | 3.97% |
| Two or More Races | 6,700 | 3.53% |
Beaufort County, South Carolina Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 74,231 | 2.49 | 74.8 |
| Married | 41,879 | 2.86 | 83.8 |
| Male | 1,988 | 3.85 | 72 |
| Female | 6,991 | 3.98 | 53.7 |
| Non Family | 23,373 | 1.26 | 65.2 |
2.98
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,757 | 2.01% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 6,248 | 4.55% |
| High School Graduate | 30,097 | 21.91% |
| Some College | 28,281 | 20.58% |
| Associates Degree | 12,251 | 8.92% |
| Bachelors Degree | 33,636 | 24.48% |
| Graduate Degree | 24,126 | 17.56% |
Beaufort County, South Carolina Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 109 | 109 | 87 |
| Native American | 250 | 230 | 136 |
| White | 101,649 | 98,619 | 51,335 |
| Asian | 1,757 | 1,650 | 793 |
| 2+ Races | 2,820 | 2,450 | 1,052 |
| Hispanic | 10,693 | 7,766 | 1,685 |
| Black | 21,336 | 18,608 | 3,141 |
| Other Race | 3,985 | 2,719 | 407 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 79.82%.
$37,833
Average Earnings
$45,356
Average Male
$32,661
Average Female
Beaufort County, South Carolina Language by Age
Beaufort County, South Carolina Language
89.15% of Beaufort County, South Carolina residents speak only English, while 10.85% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.44% of the population.
Beaufort County, South Carolina Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 31,912 | 6,324 | 19.82% |
| Hispanic | 20,411 | 2,774 | 13.59% |
| Native | 519 | 52 | 10.02% |
| Multiple | 6,464 | 646 | 9.99% |
| Asian | 2,278 | 179 | 7.86% |
| White | 125,795 | 7,316 | 5.82% |
| Other | 1,376 | NaN% |
9.32%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.22%
Male Poverty Rate
10.34%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Beaufort County, South Carolina
The race most likely to be in poverty in Beaufort County, South Carolina is Black, with 19.82% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Beaufort County, South Carolina is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.25%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.68%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.12%.
Beaufort County, South Carolina Marital Status
Marriage Rates
55.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.4%
Male Marriage Rate
54.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Beaufort County, South Carolina Married by Age and Sex
Beaufort County, South Carolina 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.
Beaufort County, South Carolina Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,439 | 12.66% |
| Black | 2,670 | 11.18% |
| Native American | 25 | 6.87% |
| Asian | 50 | 2.77% |
| Islander | 8 | 7.34% |
| Other Race | 167 | 3.51% |
| 2+ Races | 424 | 11.29% |
| Hispanic | 630 | 4.93% |
Beaufort County, South Carolina Veterans by Education
3.72%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.88%
Veteran Disability Rate
55.9%
Labor Force Participation
49.9%
Employment Rate
4.5%
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
29.86%
Born in Beaufort County, South Carolina
91.98%
Native Born
8.02%
Foreign Born
4.47%
Non Citizen
3.55%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
91.98% of Beaufort County, South Carolina residents were born in the United States, with 29.86% having been born in South Carolina. 4.47% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990