Beaufort County, South Carolina Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Beaufort County, South Carolina
Beaufort County, South Carolina Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
195,289
Median Age
48.1
Male Median
44.5
Female Median
50.5
Beaufort County, South Carolina Population Growth

Beaufort County, South Carolina Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +25.5%%.
+25.5%% Growth
Beaufort County, South Carolina Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Beaufort County, South Carolina Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 48.1 | 195,289 |
| 2023 | 47.2 | 192,123 |
| 2022 | 46.8 | 189,071 |
| 2021 | 46.7 | 186,007 |
| 2020 | 46.2 | 189,732 |
| 2019 | 45.5 | 186,095 |
| 2018 | 44.8 | 182,658 |
| 2017 | 44.0 | 179,316 |
| 2016 | 43.6 | 175,316 |
| 2015 | 42.8 | 171,420 |
| 2014 | 42.0 | 168,453 |
| 2013 | 41.5 | 165,354 |
| 2012 | 41.2 | 162,316 |
| 2011 | 40.7 | 159,048 |
| 2010 | 40.2 | 155,550 |
Beaufort County, South Carolina Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 4.6% |
| 5–17 | 12.8% |
| 18–24 | 9.7% |
| 25–34 | 10.4% |
| 35–54 | 20.0% |
| 55–64 | 14.1% |
| 65+ | 28.4% |
Dependency Ratios for Beaufort County, South Carolina
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 84.6
- Youth Dependency:
- 32.2
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 52.4
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Beaufort County, South Carolina
The median age in Beaufort County, South Carolina is 48.1 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Beaufort County, South Carolina is 195,289.
In Beaufort County, South Carolina, seniors (ages 65+) make up 28.4% of the population, while children under 18 represent 12.8%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Beaufort County, South Carolina is aging.