Dorchester County, South Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- Dorchester County
- State
- South Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 45035
- State FIPS
- 45
- County FIPS
- 035
Geography
- Land Area
- 568.39 sq mi
- Water Area
- 2.62 sq mi
- Total Area
- 571.01 sq mi
- Latitude
- 33.082186
- Longitude
- -80.404697
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 163,087
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 123,035
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 153,084 | 93.9% |
| Hispanic | 10,000 | 6.1% |
| White | 102,497 | 62.8% |
| Black | 41,419 | 25.4% |
| Asian | 2,897 | 1.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 341 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 17 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 339 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 117,276 | 95.3% |
| Hispanic | 5,761 | 4.7% |
| White | 80,636 | 65.5% |
| Black | 32,342 | 26.3% |
| Asian | 2,880 | 2.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,616 | 1.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 21 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 230 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 167,201
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $82,326
- Poverty Rate
- 11.2%
- Population Below Poverty
- 18,754
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 103,549 | 61.9% |
| Black | 42,160 | 25.2% |
| Asian | 3,531 | 2.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 100,975
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 37,083 | 36.7% |
| Republican | 48,802 | 48.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 15,090 | 14.9% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 45,950 | 45.5% |
| Female | 55,025 | 54.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 61,323 | 60.7% |
| Hispanic | 4,150 | 4.1% |
| Black | 26,693 | 26.4% |
| Asian | 817 | 0.8% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 49,185
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 48.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 32,733 | 53.4% |
| Hispanic | 1,468 | 35.4% |
| Black | 10,886 | 40.8% |
| Asian | 245 | 30.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 22,285 | 48.5% |
| Female | 26,900 | 48.9% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 25,792 (22.5%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 33,939 (30.0%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 67,865
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $324,004
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,533
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 78.3%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 11.1%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.1%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.