Demographics & People — Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 37,805 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~38,200 |
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| Median Age | 59.8 |
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| Total Households | 17,504 |
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| Family Households | 11,380 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.15 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.3701 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 29,280 |
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| Black or African American | 2,375 |
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| Asian | 345 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 5,709 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 7,791 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 7,288 |
| German | 6,339 |
| English | 6,001 |
| Irish | 5,293 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 5,190 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 3,548 |
| Italian | 2,765 |
| American | 2,223 |
| French (except Basque) | 1,296 |
Language
| English Only | 31,002 |
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| Spanish | 4,551 |
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| Population 5+ | 36,813 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 3,377 |
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| Population 18+ | 33,363 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 18.5 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 20.1% |
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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 Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.
