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Dorchester School District 2
Dorchester School District 2 is a unified school district in South Carolina with a community population of 150,826. The median household income is $82,734 and the median age is 37.4.
150,826
Population
653
People / sq mi
$82,734
Median Income
37.4
Median Age
Dorchester School District 2 covers 231 sq mi of land at 652.8 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 63.5% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 40.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$82,734
Median Household Income
$40,301
Per Capita Income
7.3%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment
Housing
$341,700
Median Home Value
$1,490
Median Rent
74.7%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
93.2%
High School+
31.7%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dorchester School District 2 serves a community with a population of 150,826 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in South Carolina.
The median household income in Dorchester School District 2 is $82,734, with a per capita income of $40,301. The poverty rate is 7.3%.
Dorchester School District 2 is 63.5% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 40.7% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Dorchester School District 2, 93.2% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Dorchester School District 2 is $341,700, with a median rent of $1,490. The homeownership rate is 74.7%.
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Data for Dorchester School District 2 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 4502010).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.