Demographics & People — Port Royal, South Carolina
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 15,047 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~16,900 |
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| Median Age | 25.1 |
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| Total Households | 4,728 |
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| Family Households | 3,064 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.49 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.5448 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 9,435 |
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| Black or African American | 2,705 |
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| Asian | 316 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 2,601 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 4,882 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,539 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,421 |
| Irish | 1,850 |
| English | 1,672 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 1,660 |
| Italian | 1,321 |
| German | 1,197 |
| American | 543 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 399 |
Language
| English Only | 12,373 |
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| Spanish | 1,278 |
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| Population 5+ | 14,036 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 950 |
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| Population 18+ | 8,774 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 14.4 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 11.7% |
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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 Port Royal, South Carolina.
