Hilton Head Island, South Carolina Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina is 37,805 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 13th-largest city in South Carolina. The median household income is $96,715, the median home value is $652,100, and the median age is 59.9.
The population has grown 2.5% since 2010 (37,212 → 38,158).
37,805
Population
914
People / sq mi
$96,715
Median Income
$652,100
Median Home Value
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Hilton Head Island covers 41.4 sq mi of land at 914 people per square mile.
About Hilton Head Island, SC
Age is the most distinctive thing about Hilton Head Island: a median age of 59.9, older than the national median. With 37,805 residents, Hilton Head Island is a city in South Carolina. It ranks #13 among cities in South Carolina by population.
Median household income is $96,715, above the US median of $78,538. About 6.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $652,100, with typical rent around $1,518.
College attainment is above the local norm at 55.3%, above the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the higher side at 17.3%, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 18 minutes each way.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in Hilton Head Island — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Hilton Head Island town Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Hilton Head Island town had a population of 37,212 in 2010 and 38,158 in 2024, a 2.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 40,177 in 2017. Average annual growth rate: 0.20%.
38,158
Population (2024)
37,212
Population (2010)
40,177
Peak (2017)
0.20%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 37,212 |
| 2011 | 37,424 |
| 2012 | 38,105 |
| 2013 | 38,823 |
| 2014 | 39,512 |
| 2015 | 40,134 |
| 2016 | 40,088 |
| 2017 | 40,177 |
| 2018 | 39,838 |
| 2019 | 39,861 |
| 2020 | 37,586 |
| 2021 | 37,662 |
| 2022 | 38,035 |
| 2023 | 38,163 |
| 2024 | 38,158 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 77.5% |
| Black or African American | 6.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$96,715
Median Household Income
$71,788
Per Capita Income
6.2%
Poverty Rate
1.2%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$652,100
Median Home Value
$1,518
Median Rent
79.3%
Owner-Occupied
Education
93.0%
High School+
55.3%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.4%
Drive Alone
69.6%
Public Transit
17.3%
Work From Home
18.4 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
70.2%
Foreign Born
84.2%
Non-English at Home
9.0%
Veterans
15.3%
With Disability
89.9%
Health Insurance
96.2%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 16.8% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 15.7% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 14.9% |
| Information | 9.0% |
| Construction | 8.1% |
| Manufacturing | 7.3% |
| Retail Trade | 4.3% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.3% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.0% |
| Public Administration | 1.7% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina has a population of 37,805 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 13th-largest city in South Carolina.
The median household income in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina is $96,715, with 6.2% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina is $652,100, with median monthly rent at $1,518 and a homeownership rate of 79.3%.
The median age in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina is 59.9 years. The population is 50.1% male and 49.9% female.
The population has grown 2.5% since 2010 (37,212 → 38,158).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.