Beaufort County's estimated 2026 population is 205,860 with a growth rate of 0.7% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Beaufort County is the 10th largest county in South Carolina. The 2010 population was 162,843 and has seen a growth of 26.42% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 48.1 years
Female: 50.5 years
Male: 44.5 years
There are 161,218 adults, (55,433 of whom are seniors) in Beaufort County.
Female: 98,634 (50.5%)
Male: 96,655 (49.5%)
The racial composition of Beaufort County includes 69.22% White, 15.74% Black or African American, 5.49% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 135,185 | 69.22% |
| Black or African American | 30,745 | 15.74% |
| Two or more races | 15,826 | 8.1% |
| Other race | 10,718 | 5.49% |
| Asian | 2,314 | 1.18% |
| Native American | 501 | 0.26% |
Beaufort County's average per capita income is $49,525. Household income levels show a median of $86,573. The poverty rate stands at 9.63%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $120,865 | $162,935 |
| Families | $106,673 | $148,943 |
| Households | $86,573 | $126,267 |
| Non Families | $56,263 | $74,019 |
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