Dorchester County, SC Demographics & Local Data
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Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | Dorchester County | South Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 168,225 | 5,341,662 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 294.8 | 166.9 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.44% | 1.07% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 35.7 | 40.1 | 37.1 |
| Households | 61,297 | 2,071,127 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Dorchester County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Dorchester County | South Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $76,894 | $66,957 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.49% | 5.21% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6% | 4.9% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Dorchester County | South Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $213,184 | $224,357 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,381 | $1,126 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 75.4% | 71.4% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 06:00 AM – 06:29 AM , followed by 06:30 AM – 06:59 AM .
| Metric | Dorchester County | South Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 30.4 | 22.2 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 9.6% | 10.0% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Dorchester County has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Dorchester County | South Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.2% | 28.2% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.63 | 2.45 | 2.54 |
Health
Dorchester County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Dorchester County | South Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.0 | 75.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 14.5% | 19.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 18.5% | 21.5% | 19.0% |