Beaufort County, South Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- Beaufort County
- State
- South Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 45013
- State FIPS
- 45
- County FIPS
- 013
Geography
- Land Area
- 576.02 sq mi
- Water Area
- 347.51 sq mi
- Total Area
- 923.53 sq mi
- Latitude
- 32.358112
- Longitude
- -80.689422
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 185,997
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 152,622
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 168,149 | 90.4% |
| Hispanic | 17,841 | 9.6% |
| White | 131,703 | 70.8% |
| Black | 30,318 | 16.3% |
| Asian | 1,355 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 53 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 398 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 142,165 | 93.1% |
| Hispanic | 10,458 | 6.9% |
| White | 114,843 | 75.2% |
| Black | 24,261 | 15.9% |
| Asian | 1,951 | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,008 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 275 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 195,289
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $88,793
- Poverty Rate
- 9.3%
- Population Below Poverty
- 18,139
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 135,185 | 69.2% |
| Black | 30,745 | 15.7% |
| Asian | 2,314 | 1.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 127,386
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 48,210 | 37.8% |
| Republican | 65,145 | 51.1% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 14,031 | 11.0% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 58,092 | 45.6% |
| Female | 69,292 | 54.4% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 88,993 | 69.9% |
| Hispanic | 5,889 | 4.6% |
| Black | 18,953 | 14.9% |
| Asian | 861 | 0.7% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 71,379
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 56.0%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 54,558 | 61.3% |
| Hispanic | 1,845 | 31.3% |
| Black | 7,057 | 37.2% |
| Asian | 375 | 43.6% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 32,652 | 56.2% |
| Female | 38,727 | 55.9% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 26,657 (19.4%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 65,436 (44.6%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 103,177
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $464,323
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,871
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 72.3%
- Public Transit
- 0.6%
- Work From Home
- 14.3%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 23.5%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.