Population 15,269 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Port Royal
Household size in Port Royal
| Period | Port Royal | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.81 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.12 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.02 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.44 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.63 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Households in Port Royal are large by national standards, averaging 3.44 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.81, even as the national average fell. Port Royal has the largest households of any South Carolina city with 5,000+ people.
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 Port Royal
| Period | Port Royal | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.1 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 30.1 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 29.6 | 40.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 30.3 | 41.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.8 | +2.9 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 30.3, Port Royal is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. The median age has edged down from 31.1 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Of the 172 South Carolina cities with 5,000+ people, only two 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 Port Royal
| Period | Port Royal | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.7% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.6% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.3% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.0% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Port Royal: 8.0% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 3.8 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Port Royal has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of South Carolina cities.
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 Port Royal
Renters in Port Royal
| Period | Port Royal | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.5% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 53.7% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 55.9% | 30.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 52.5% | 28.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | −2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Port Royal: 52.5% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Nearly four in ten owners (38.7%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share is up 4.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 172 South Carolina cities with 5,000+ people, only five have a higher share of renters.
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 Port Royal
| Period | Port Royal | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.0% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.2% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.4% | 13.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.2% | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.7 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Port Royal: 7.2% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 5.7 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Port Royal has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five South Carolina cities.
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 Port Royal
| Period | Port Royal | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1991 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1996 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1995 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2001 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +7 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Port Royal is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2001, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1991 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the northeast.
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 Port Royal
| Period | Port Royal | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,193 | $780 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,244 | $859 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,513 | $984 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,028 | $1,294 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$835 | +$514 | +$606 |
Rent in Port Royal runs $2,028 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $835 a month from 2006–10, a 70% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 36.2% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the south and lowest in the east.
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 Port Royal
Bachelor's degrees in Port Royal
| Period | Port Royal | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.5% | 25.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.7% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.9% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 42.3% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +19.8 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are more common in Port Royal than nationally: 42.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 19.8 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Port Royal has a higher share of college graduates than the great majority of South Carolina cities.
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 Port Royal
| Period | Port Royal | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.3% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.6% | 85.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.6% | 87.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.0% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | +6.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Port Royal: 96.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.7 points, mirroring the country. Only 11 of the 172 South Carolina cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of high school graduates.
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 Port Royal
| Period | Port Royal | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 9.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.7% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.7% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.7 pts | −4.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Port Royal has been strong: just 1.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only ten of the 172 South Carolina cities with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 6.7 points, as it has nationally.
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).
Port Royal 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Royal | 3.44 | 30.3 | 8.0% | 52.5% | 7.2% | 2001 | $2,028 | 42.3% | 96.0% | 1.7% |
| Burton | 2.49 | 37.1 | 10.9% | 45.6% | 8.3% | 1999 | $1,353 | 26.2% | 90.6% | 1.4% |
| Beaufort | 2.33 | 36.2 | 14.2% | 35.8% | 17.0% | 1988 | $1,399 | 33.4% | 94.1% | 3.1% |
| Parris Island | 2.99 | 26.5 | 45.4% | 1.1% | 26.3% | 1996 | $1,053 | 27.8% | 94.4% | 1.9% |
| Ladys Island | 2.42 | 43.1 | 8.6% | 14.9% | 3.2% | 2001 | $1,761 | 46.0% | 94.8% | 0.5% |
| Laurel Bay | 2.84 | 27.2 | 18.8% | 66.8% | 10.2% | 1986 | $1,421 | 23.9% | 91.9% | 1.5% |
| St. Helena Island | 2.43 | 47.4 | 19.7% | 10.3% | 26.5% | 1996 | $1,013 | 34.3% | 93.0% | 2.5% |
| Nevadun | 2.60 | 47.1 | 3.9% | 3.4% | 5.2% | 2003 | $1,322 | 31.9% | 97.6% | 3.1% |
| Lands End | 2.14 | 60.1 | 27.0% | 7.8% | 48.4% | 1994 | $966 | 45.7% | 96.9% | 0.9% |
| Old House | 2.98 | 46.1 | 2.1% | 3.1% | 5.1% | 2001 | $1,452 | 21.7% | 96.9% | 14.9% |
| Hilton Head Island | 2.10 | 58.2 | 6.9% | 20.8% | 24.1% | 1991 | $1,706 | 55.2% | 93.6% | 2.9% |
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 Port Royal. 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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