Demographics & People — Beaufort, South Carolina
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 13,660 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~14,000 |
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| Median Age | 32.2 |
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| Total Households | 5,466 |
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| Family Households | 3,262 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.18 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.4974 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 8,744 |
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| Black or African American | 3,779 |
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| Asian | 107 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 862 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 5,036 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,124 |
| American | 1,315 |
| English | 1,305 |
| Irish | 1,218 |
| German | 1,142 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 774 |
| Italian | 535 |
| French (except Basque) | 350 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 265 |
Language
| English Only | 11,816 |
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| Spanish | 626 |
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| Population 5+ | 12,684 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,095 |
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| Population 18+ | 9,368 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 18.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 8.0% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Beaufort, South Carolina.
