Beaufort County's 2026 population is estimated at 205,860, reflecting a 0.7% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Beaufort County is the 10th largest county in South Carolina. The 2010 population was 162,843 and has grown 26.42% since 2010.
Overall: 48.1 years
Female: 50.5 years
Male: 44.5 years
There are 161,218 adults, (55,433 of whom are seniors) in Beaufort County.
Female: 98,634 (50.5%)
Male: 96,655 (49.5%)
The racial composition of Beaufort County includes 69.22% White, 15.74% Black or African American, 5.49% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 135,185 | 69.22% |
| Black or African American | 30,745 | 15.74% |
| Two or more races | 15,826 | 8.1% |
| Other race | 10,718 | 5.49% |
| Asian | 2,314 | 1.18% |
| Native American | 501 | 0.26% |
Beaufort County 's average per capita income is $49,525. Household income levels show a median of $86,573. The poverty rate stands at 9.63%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $120,865 | $162,935 |
| Families | $106,673 | $148,943 |
| Households | $86,573 | $126,267 |
| Non Families | $56,263 | $74,019 |
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