The Town FilesDorchester County, South Carolina
167,201 people. The median home is worth $329,300 (typical South Carolina town: $183,100) and the median household earns $78,198.
Towns in Dorchester County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summerville | 50,915 | $328,100 | $81,046 | 38.9 |
| St. George | 1,843 | $113,500 | $33,125 | 41.6 |
| Ridgeville | 1,672 | $181,800 | $55,637 | 37.7 |
| Harleyville | 666 | $199,600 | $64,844 | 51.1 |
People and housing
| Dorchester County | Typical South Carolina town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $329,300 | $183,100 |
| Median rent | $1,463 | $937 |
| Median household income | $78,198 | $53,875 |
| Median age | 38.0 | 40.0 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.8% | 20.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.4% | 17.8% |
Jobs and pay
41,444 jobs in 2024, average pay $53,559 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 901 storm events in Dorchester County from 1996 to 2026, with 1 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Dorchester County has been included in 26 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3632: Severe Winter Storm |
| 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 |
| November 21, 2022 | Hurricane | DR-4677: Hurricane Ian |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).