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Beaufort, NC vs Florence, SC

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- Florence is 0% more densely populated than Beaufort.
- People are 0.3% less likely to be married in Florence.
- The Median Age is 11.9 years younger in Florence.
 Beaufort, NCFlorence, SCUnited States
 Population  Unlock39,816329,725,481
 Female Population57.8%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population42.3%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock39.238.4
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 Population - 20104,191  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock30,248285,036,114
 Population - 19903,808  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock27.2%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now17.9%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,789.493.4
 Land Area4.8  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Beaufort, NCFlorence, SCUnited States
 Age 0 to 43.4%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.2%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.6%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.1%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock3.8%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3410.8%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.5%12.9%
 Age 45 to 549.4%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.2%6.7%
 Age 60 to 648.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock11.7%9.6%
 Age 75 to 849.3%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.8%1.9%
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 Race
 Beaufort, NCFlorence, SCUnited States
 White80.3%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock47.4%12.2%
 Asian0.2%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.4%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.5%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock2.0%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Beaufort, NCFlorence, SCUnited States
 Married Population48.1%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock44.7%48.0%
 Married but Separated3.4%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock52.1%50.2%
 Never Married24.4%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock10.9%10.8%
 Widowed11.5%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.392.60
 Households2,270  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock9,92880,755,759
     Married couple, w/children12.4%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock38.8%42.9%
 Non Family Households1,124  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock22.0%15.8%
     Single householder, no children8.0%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Beaufort    5 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Background: I'm a medical professional considering moving to NC. Was in the Albermarle Sound area last week and on walking down a dock, noticed large swarms of tiny  More

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Over 16 years ago

The other poster is correct, outdoor activities slow down in the winter, but the social scene stays warm with house parties, pot lucks, concerts, bridge and Scrabble,  More

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Over 16 years ago

The other poster is correct, outdoor activities do slow down in the coastal winters, but the social scene stays warm with house parties, bridge, Scrabble, pot lucks,  More

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Reviews for Florence    18 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

The short version: high humidty+high temps+mosquitoes, high crime, terrible schools, poor dining choices, no outdoor activities, very few entertainment options,  More

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Some people have actually lived here for 30 years? I can't even imagine what your perspective is or what your life is like. Like anything in life, it's all about  More

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I've lived in Florence for over 30 years and think it's a great place to live, work and play. It's a progressive community that is welcoming to newcomers of all ages  More

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