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Dorchester School District 4
Dorchester School District 4 is a unified school district in South Carolina with a community population of 16,375. The median household income is $54,581 and the median age is 43.3.
16,375
Population
49
People / sq mi
$54,581
Median Income
43.3
Median Age
Dorchester School District 4 covers 337 sq mi of land at 48.5 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 47.1% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 27.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$54,581
Median Household Income
$25,693
Per Capita Income
15.3%
Poverty Rate
1.5%
Unemployment
Housing
$116,700
Median Home Value
$810
Median Rent
82.8%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
83.1%
High School+
14.7%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dorchester School District 4 serves a community with a population of 16,375 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 4 is $54,581, with a per capita income of $25,693. The poverty rate is 15.3%.
Dorchester School District 4 is 47.1% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 27.4% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Dorchester School District 4, 83.1% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Dorchester School District 4 is $116,700, with a median rent of $810. The homeownership rate is 82.8%.
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Data for Dorchester School District 4 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 4500002).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.