The Town FilesBeaufort County, South Carolina
195,289 people. The median home is worth $455,600 (typical South Carolina town: $183,100) and the median household earns $86,573.
Towns in Beaufort County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Head Island | 37,661 | $687,400 | $94,657 | 59.8 |
| Bluffton | 27,716 | $492,100 | $111,281 | 42.7 |
| Port Royal | 14,220 | $347,200 | $74,870 | 25.1 |
| Beaufort | 13,607 | $345,400 | $61,220 | 32.2 |
| Burton | 6,777 | $247,600 | $68,063 | 40.0 |
| Laurel Bay | 5,082 | $231,800 | $54,345 | 23.0 |
People and housing
| Beaufort County | Typical South Carolina town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $455,600 | $183,100 |
| Median rent | $1,653 | $937 |
| Median household income | $86,573 | $53,875 |
| Median age | 48.1 | 40.0 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 46.0% | 20.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.6% | 17.8% |
Jobs and pay
71,044 jobs in 2024, average pay $54,768 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 826 storm events in Beaufort County from 1996 to 2026, with 4 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Beaufort County has been included in 24 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3632: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 29, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4829: Hurricane Helene |
| September 29, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4835: Tropical Storm Debby |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3619: Hurricane Helene |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3606: Hurricane Debby |
| August 31, 2023 | Hurricane | EM-3597: Hurricane Idalia |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).