Beaufort, SC County is a vibrant and beautiful community located on the coast of South Carolina. With a population of 186,007 and a population density of 340 people per square mile, Beaufort is an ideal place to live for those looking for a combination of city living and outdoor adventure. The area is home to plenty of local businesses including restaurants, shops, galleries and more. For outdoor activities year-round, there are excellent opportunities for fishing, kayaking, biking and other water sports in the marshlands along the coast. Other organizations in the area include local libraries, museums and art centers as well as many different parks and trails. In addition, Beaufort County is home to several sporting events including pre-season football games put on by local universities such as Clemson University.
The population in Beaufort County is 186,007. There are 323 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Beaufort County is 46.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Beaufort County is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Beaufort County
- 58.1% are married
- 9.9% are divorced
- 24.9% are married with children
- 13.6% have children, but are single
Race in Beaufort County
- 67.4% are White
- 18.1% are Black
- 1.2% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 11.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.7% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander