Beaufort, SC Demographics
What is the population of Beaufort?
There are 13,582 residents in Beaufort, with a median age of 33.1. Of this, 47.47% are males and 52.53% are females. US-born citizens make up 95.47% of the resident pool in Beaufort, while non-US-born citizens account for 2.02%. Additionally, 2.5% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 11,504 people in Beaufort currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 13,582 | 5.3% |
| Male Population | 6,447 | 4.2% |
| Female Population | 7,135 | 6.3% |
Male Population 47.47%
Female Population 52.53%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 33.1 | -5.2% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 12,967 | 5.3% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 275 | 53.6% |
| Not Citizen | 340 | -15.2% |
Citizen U.S. Born 95.47%
Citizen not U.S. Born 2.02%
Not Citizen 2.5%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 42 | -25.0% |
| Moved from Same County | 1,154 | 3.4% |
| Moved from Same State | 214 | 0.5% |
| Moved from Different State | 619 | 2.6% |
| Same House as Last Year | 11,504 | 6.3% |
Moved from Abroad 0.31%
Moved from Same County 8.53%
Moved from Same State 1.58%
Moved from Different State 4.57%
Same House as Last Year 85.01%
What are the employment statistics in Beaufort?
White-collar workers make up 81.97% of the working population in Beaufort, while blue-collar employees account for 18.03%. There are also 914 entrepreneurs in Beaufort (16.1% of the workforce); 3,390 workers employed in private companies (59.7%); and 749 people working in governmental institutions (13.19%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 4,654 | 3.2% |
| Blue Collar | 1,024 | -1.1% |
White Collar 81.97%
Blue Collar 18.03%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 914 | 11.6% |
| Private Companies | 3,390 | -1.8% |
| Governmental Workers | 749 | -0.8% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 625 | 20.9% |
Self Employees 16.1%
Private Companies 59.7%
Governmental Workers 13.19%
Not for Profit Companies 11.01%
How many households are there in Beaufort?
There are a total of 5,121 households in Beaufort, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 64.52% of these Beaufort households, while non-family units account for the remaining 35.48%. Additionally, 31.79% of households have children and 68.21% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 5,121 | 2.3% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 3,304 | 7.1% |
| Non-Family Households | 1,817 | -5.4% |
Family Households 64.52%
Non-Family Households 35.48%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 1,628 | 8.5% |
| Households without Children | 3,493 | -0.3% |
Households with Children 31.79%
Households without Children 68.21%
What are the median and average incomes in Beaufort?
The average annual household income in Beaufort is $84,797, while the median household income sits at $60,366 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $70,278, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $57,219. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $27,557 and $85,320, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $84,797 | 1.3% |
| Median Household Income | $60,366 | 12.5% |
| People below Poverty Level | 1 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 9,662 | 5.2% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Beaufort?
There are 6,180 housing units in Beaufort, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1982. Of the 5,121 occupied housing units in Beaufort, 57.31% are owner-occupied, while 42.69% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 59.9% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $339,600. In general, housing costs reach $1,152 per month in Beaufort.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 6,180 | 5.1% |
| Median Year Built | 1982 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 493 | 9.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 239 | 35.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 809 | -11.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 259 | -6.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 1,148 | 15.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 612 | 18.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 943 | -7.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1,131 | -1.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 484 | 43.2% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 62 | 51.2% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 5,121 | 2.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 2,935 | 3.7% |
| Renter Occupied | $2,186 | 0.6% |
Owner Occupied 57.31%
Renter Occupied 42.69%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 1,758 | 2.4% |
| Without Mortgage | 1,177 | 5.7% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $339,600 | 22.7% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $251,300 | 19.4% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,152 | 9.6% |
With Mortgage 59.9%
Without Mortgage 40.1%
What is the level of education in Beaufort?
Approximately 33.32% of the population in Beaufort holds a high school degree (that's 3,577 residents), while 25.84% have attained a college certificate (3,052 locals) and 16.67% have a bachelor's degree (1,789 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 186 | -24.4% |
| Some High School | 3,577 | 8.0% |
| Some College | 3,052 | 1.7% |
| Associate Degree | 1,026 | -3.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 1,789 | -2.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,383 | 6.5% |
No High School 1.73%
Some High School 33.32%
Some College 25.84%
Associate Degree 9.56%
Bachelor's Degree 16.67%
Graduate Degree 12.88%
What is the marital status of Beaufort residents?
A total of 4,594 people in Beaufort have never been married (which represents 41.28% of the total population), while 4,765 of them are wedded (42.81%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 159 (1.43%) and 935 (8.4%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 4,594 | 9.7% |
| Married | 4,765 | 5.0% |
| Separated | 159 | -23.6% |
| Widowed | 836 | -5.9% |
| Divorced | 935 | 935.0% |
Never Married 41.28%
Married 42.81%
Separated 1.43%
Widowed 7.51%
Divorced 8.4%
What are the most common means of transportation in Beaufort?
The top three means of transportation people in Beaufort use to get to work are: car, walking and ferryboat. A total of 6,227 residents commute by car, 190 prefer going to work by walking and 13 by ferryboat
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 6,227 | 10.6% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 8 | -55.6% |
| Ferryboat | 13 | 8.3% |
| Walk | 190 | 16.6% |
What is the median and average household income in Beaufort by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.