Dorchester County, South Carolina Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Dorchester County, South Carolina
Dorchester County, South Carolina Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
167,201
Median Age
38.0
Male Median
37.1
Female Median
38.8
Dorchester County, South Carolina Population Growth

Dorchester County, South Carolina Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +29.0%%.
+29.0%% Growth
Dorchester County, South Carolina Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Dorchester County, South Carolina Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 38.0 | 167,201 |
| 2023 | 37.9 | 164,322 |
| 2022 | 37.7 | 162,139 |
| 2021 | 37.8 | 160,180 |
| 2020 | 37.2 | 161,309 |
| 2019 | 37.0 | 158,299 |
| 2018 | 36.5 | 155,474 |
| 2017 | 36.2 | 151,716 |
| 2016 | 36.0 | 148,517 |
| 2015 | 35.8 | 145,715 |
| 2014 | 35.7 | 142,772 |
| 2013 | 35.7 | 139,802 |
| 2012 | 35.6 | 136,836 |
| 2011 | 35.6 | 133,796 |
| 2010 | 35.7 | 129,618 |
Dorchester County, South Carolina Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.8% |
| 5–17 | 18.2% |
| 18–24 | 7.8% |
| 25–34 | 13.5% |
| 35–54 | 26.8% |
| 55–64 | 12.6% |
| 65+ | 15.2% |
Dependency Ratios for Dorchester County, South Carolina
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 64.7
- Youth Dependency:
- 39.6
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 25.0
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Dorchester County, South Carolina
The median age in Dorchester County, South Carolina is 38.0 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Dorchester County, South Carolina is 167,201.
In Dorchester County, South Carolina, seniors (ages 65+) make up 15.2% of the population, while children under 18 represent 18.2%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Dorchester County, South Carolina is aging.