Population 21,064 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Beaufort
Household size in Beaufort
| Period | Beaufort | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.32 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.61 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.50 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.33 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.01 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Beaufort is a place of small households, averaging 2.33 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Beaufort has smaller households than at least four in five South Carolina cities.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Beaufort
| Period | Beaufort | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.9 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.7 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.9 | 40.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.2 | 41.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.3 | +2.9 | +2.3 |
Beaufort is younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 36.2, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has crept up from 35.9 in 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 172 South Carolina cities with 5,000+ people, only 16 are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Beaufort
| Period | Beaufort | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.7% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.6% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.6% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.2% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in Beaufort (14.2%), above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 2.4 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Beaufort
Renters in Beaufort
| Period | Beaufort | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.3% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 41.9% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 37.5% | 30.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 35.8% | 28.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in Beaufort is about as common as it is nationally: 35.8% of households rent, against 34.8%. Renters make up a bigger share here than in South Carolina as a whole (28.1%). Among homeowners, 41.8% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share has fallen 3.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Beaufort
| Period | Beaufort | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.4% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.3% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.1% | 13.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.0% | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 17.0% of the housing in Beaufort, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has risen 1.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Beaufort
| Period | Beaufort | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1979 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1979 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1988 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +7 | +6 |
Beaufort has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1988, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1979 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the east.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Beaufort
| Period | Beaufort | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $849 | $780 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $857 | $859 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $983 | $984 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,399 | $1,294 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$550 | +$514 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Beaufort costs $1,399 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are higher than in South Carolina as a whole ($1,294). Rents are up $550 a month from 2006–10, a 65% jump, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 34.2% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Beaufort
Bachelor's degrees in Beaufort
| Period | Beaufort | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.4% | 25.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 28.9% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.3% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 33.4% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.0 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Beaufort as nationally: 33.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 8.0 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the east and least in the northwest.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Beaufort
| Period | Beaufort | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.0% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.3% | 85.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.9% | 87.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.1% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.1 pts | +6.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Beaufort is above the national rate: 94.1% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 7.1 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Beaufort has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five South Carolina cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Beaufort
| Period | Beaufort | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 9.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.1% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | −4.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Beaufort has been strong: just 3.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 4.1 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Beaufort compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaufort | 2.33 | 36.2 | 14.2% | 35.8% | 17.0% | 1988 | $1,399 | 33.4% | 94.1% | 3.1% |
| Burton | 2.49 | 37.1 | 10.9% | 45.6% | 8.3% | 1999 | $1,353 | 26.2% | 90.6% | 1.4% |
| Ladys Island | 2.42 | 43.1 | 8.6% | 14.9% | 3.2% | 2001 | $1,761 | 46.0% | 94.8% | 0.5% |
| Port Royal | 3.44 | 30.3 | 8.0% | 52.5% | 7.2% | 2001 | $2,028 | 42.3% | 96.0% | 1.7% |
| Laurel Bay | 2.84 | 27.2 | 18.8% | 66.8% | 10.2% | 1986 | $1,421 | 23.9% | 91.9% | 1.5% |
| Parris Island | 2.99 | 26.5 | 45.4% | 1.1% | 26.3% | 1996 | $1,053 | 27.8% | 94.4% | 1.9% |
| Seabrook | 2.21 | 55.3 | 9.3% | 17.6% | 17.3% | 2001 | $1,417 | 21.4% | 91.3% | 2.2% |
| Nevadun | 2.60 | 47.1 | 3.9% | 3.4% | 5.2% | 2003 | $1,322 | 31.9% | 97.6% | 3.1% |
| Lobeco | 1.99 | 62.0 | 4.1% | 10.5% | 21.0% | 2000 | $1,653 | 38.2% | 97.2% | 2.2% |
| Dale | 2.28 | 60.4 | 5.0% | 22.6% | 16.8% | 2001 | $1,571 | 9.3% | 89.2% | 5.4% |
| Coosaw | 1.94 | 62.2 | 4.1% | 8.8% | 22.0% | 2000 | $1,653 | 43.8% | 98.8% | 1.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Beaufort. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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