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Population Review

Dorchester County, SC — Population & Demographics

Dorchester County, SC has a population of 164,322. The median household income is $76,896 and the median age is 37.9.

164,322

Population

$76,896

Median Income

$294,400

Median Home Value

37.9

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White63.1%
Black or African American25.1%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.3%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$76,896

Median Household Income

$37,279

Per Capita Income

8.4%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment

Housing

$294,400

Median Home Value

$1,381

Median Rent

75.4%

Homeownership

Education

91.3%

High School+

30.0%

Bachelor's+

Frequently Asked Questions

Dorchester County, SC has a population of 164,322 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Dorchester County, SC is $76,896.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.