The Town FilesColleton County, South Carolina
38,783 people. The median home is worth $162,500 (typical South Carolina town: $183,100) and the median household earns $51,114.
Towns in Colleton County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walterboro | 5,544 | $183,500 | $56,457 | 35.2 |
| Edisto Beach | 1,033 | $719,200 | $85,521 | 64.5 |
| Cottageville | 701 | $164,700 | $80,938 | 37.7 |
People and housing
| Colleton County | Typical South Carolina town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $162,500 | $183,100 |
| Median rent | $949 | $937 |
| Median household income | $51,114 | $53,875 |
| Median age | 42.0 | 40.0 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.4% | 20.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.6% | 17.8% |
Jobs and pay
10,285 jobs in 2024, average pay $48,150 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 1,379 storm events in Colleton County from 1996 to 2026, with 2 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Colleton County has been included in 28 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).