Beaufort County South Carolina Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Beaufort County South Carolina area was $70,501 in 2021, the latest figures available. Beaufort County median household income is $11,183 higher than the median South Carolina household income and $784 greater than the US median household income. 2022 county income data (including Beaufort County median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Beaufort County are shown below.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income for Beaufort County South Carolina
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| South Carolina | $59,318 | -1.91% | +5.11% |
| Beaufort County | $70,501 | -6.86% | -0.41% |
Trends in Beaufort County, SC Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Beaufort is $70,501. Real median household income peaked in 2019 at $78,556 and is now $8,055 (10.25%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: Beaufort County, South Carolina, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Beaufort County
| Date | US | South Carolina | Beaufort County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $59,318 | $70,501 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $60,470 | $75,691 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $59,587 | $78,556 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $56,436 | $70,788 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $55,893 | $65,041 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $55,888 | $74,425 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $54,021 | $68,909 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $51,823 | $63,002 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $51,448 | $66,545 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $50,962 | $64,062 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $51,148 | $66,929 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $53,726 | $68,280 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $56,757 | $70,523 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $54,678 | $68,051 |
Beaufort County Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Beaufort County was $99,204 in 2021. Compared to the median South Carolina family income, Beaufort County median family income is $25,303 higher. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Beaufort County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Beaufort County South Carolina
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| South Carolina | $73,901 | -2.24% | +4.18% |
| Beaufort County | $99,204 | +2.34% | +26.41% |
Trends in Beaufort County, SC Real Median Family Income since 2005
At $99,204, the median family income for Beaufort was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2021.
Real Median Family Income: Beaufort County, South Carolina, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Beaufort County
| Date | US | South Carolina | Beaufort County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $73,901 | $99,204 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $75,592 | $96,940 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $74,752 | $91,165 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $70,933 | $78,476 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $69,004 | $84,782 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $69,475 | $88,210 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $67,794 | $78,325 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $64,715 | $78,044 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $63,707 | $76,168 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $62,377 | $77,368 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $63,067 | $73,640 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $66,339 | $84,165 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $69,312 | $85,224 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $66,894 | $80,884 |
Beaufort County Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Beaufort County was $43,952 in 2021. Compared to the median South Carolina per capita income, Beaufort County median per capita income is $10,613 higher. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Beaufort County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Beaufort County South Carolina
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| South Carolina | $33,339 | -1.44% | +6.71% |
| Beaufort County | $43,952 | -4.25% | +6.08% |
Trends in Beaufort County, SC Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Beaufort is $43,952. Real per capita income peaked in 2019 at $46,374 and is now $2,422 (5.22%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: Beaufort County, South Carolina, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Beaufort County
| Date | US | South Carolina | Beaufort County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $33,339 | $43,952 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $33,826 | $45,904 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $33,165 | $46,374 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $31,244 | $41,433 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $30,847 | $38,539 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $30,502 | $41,063 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $29,307 | $37,893 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $28,177 | $36,371 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $27,594 | $38,333 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $27,659 | $36,541 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $27,282 | $35,169 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $28,493 | $39,344 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $30,308 | $38,679 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $29,949 | $40,288 |
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