Beaufort, South Carolina

Population Data for Beaufort, SC:

Population – 48875
Male – 52.68 %
Female – 47.32 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 66.07 %
Hispanic – 5.69 %
African American – 27.61 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.41 %
Asian – 1.21 %

Geographic Data for Beaufort, South Carolina:

Population Density – 462.62 per sq. mi
Elevation – 11 ft.
Time Zone – Eastern (GMT -5)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Beaufort:

In Elementary School – 6,017 (45.05 %)
In High School – 2,992 (22.40 %)
In College – 2,537 (18.99 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 4,154 (15.74 %)
Associate’s Degree – 1,919 (7.27 %)
Some College, No Degree – 6,724 (25.48 %)
High School Graduate – 7,411 (28.08 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 1,188 (4.50 %)

Employment and Household Data for Beaufort, SC:

Percentage of People Employed – 46.99 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 2.91 %
Unemployment Level – 4.03 %

Median Household Income – $40,520.50
Average Household Size – 2.78

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 32.09 %
2 Vehicles – 39.75 %
3 or more Vehicles – 14.30 %

Average Cost to Rent in Beaufort - $1,233 per month