Dorchester County South Carolina Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Dorchester County South Carolina area was $70,009 in 2021, the latest figures available. Dorchester County median household income is $10,691 higher than the median South Carolina household income and $292 greater than the US median household income. 2022 county income data (including Dorchester County median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Dorchester 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 Dorchester 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% |
| Dorchester County | $70,009 | -3.21% | -2.34% |
Trends in Dorchester County, SC Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Dorchester is $70,009. Real median household income peaked in 2008 at $78,214 and is now $8,205 (10.49%) lower. From a post peak low of $60,684 in 2011, real median household income for Dorchester has now grown by $9,325 (15.37%).
Real Median Household Income: Dorchester County, South Carolina, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Dorchester County
| Date | US | South Carolina | Dorchester County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $59,318 | $70,009 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $60,470 | $72,332 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $59,587 | $72,275 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $56,436 | $71,684 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $55,893 | $70,900 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $55,888 | $65,074 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $54,021 | $62,350 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $51,823 | $64,469 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $51,448 | $63,586 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $50,962 | $63,410 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $51,148 | $60,684 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $53,726 | $66,000 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $56,757 | $70,624 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $54,678 | $69,715 |
Dorchester County Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Dorchester County was $86,208 in 2021. Compared to the median South Carolina family income, Dorchester County median family income is $12,307 higher. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Dorchester County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Dorchester 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% |
| Dorchester County | $86,208 | -4.46% | -2.55% |
Trends in Dorchester County, SC Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Dorchester is $86,208. Real median family income peaked in 2019 at $91,365 and is now $5,157 (5.64%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Dorchester County, South Carolina, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Dorchester County
| Date | US | South Carolina | Dorchester County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $73,901 | $86,208 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $75,592 | $90,237 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $74,752 | $91,365 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $70,933 | $88,468 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $69,004 | $90,448 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $69,475 | $76,642 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $67,794 | $80,121 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $64,715 | $77,261 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $63,707 | $76,201 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $62,377 | $73,594 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $63,067 | $69,948 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $66,339 | $79,127 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $69,312 | $81,265 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $66,894 | $76,478 |
Dorchester County Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Dorchester County was $34,768 in 2021. Compared to the median South Carolina per capita income, Dorchester County median per capita income is $1,429 higher. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Dorchester County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Dorchester 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% |
| Dorchester County | $34,768 | +1.28% | +2.60% |
Trends in Dorchester County, SC Real Per Capita Income since 2005
At $34,768, the per capita income for Dorchester was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2021.
Real Per Capita Income: Dorchester County, South Carolina, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Dorchester County
| Date | US | South Carolina | Dorchester County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $33,339 | $34,768 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $33,826 | $34,328 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $33,165 | $32,667 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $31,244 | $33,887 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $30,847 | $32,447 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $30,502 | $30,869 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $29,307 | $31,285 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $28,177 | $28,550 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $27,594 | $28,045 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $27,659 | $28,686 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $27,282 | $27,231 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $28,493 | $30,595 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $30,308 | $30,758 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $29,949 | $30,545 |
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