The 2000 Census showed that Beaufort County had a population of 120,937 people. This represented 3.01% of the total population of South Carolina, making it the state's 12th most populous county (out of 46 counties).
From the Census Estimates for 2009<1>, Beaufort had a population of 155,215 people. This is an increase of 28.34% since the 2000 Census.
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 162,233 | +34.15% | +4.52% since 2009 |
2009 | 155,215 | +28.34% | +2.01% since 2008 |
2008 | 152,164 | +25.82% | +2.83% since 2007 |
2007 | 147,970 | +22.35% | +2.62% since 2006 |
2006 | 144,190 | +19.23% | +3.39% since 2005 |
2005 | 139,458 | +15.31% | +3.36% since 2004 |
2004 | 134,926 | +11.57% | +2.99% since 2003 |
2003 | 131,014 | +8.33% | +1.92% since 2002 |
2002 | 128,547 | +6.29% | +3.01% since 2001 |
2001 | 124,794 | +3.19% | +3.19% since 2000 |
--- | | | 2000 | 120,937 | The Last Census |
Beaufort County had 60,509 Housing Units<2> at the time of the 2000 Census.
The 2000 Census shows that Beaufort County has a total area<3> of 922 square miles [2,390 km²]. Of this total, 586 square miles [1,519 km²] of the area is land, with the balance (36.41%) being water (336 square miles [870 km²]).
Using the above population and land area values, Beaufort County had a population density of 206.1 people per square mile [79.6 people/km²], making it the state's 9th most densely populated county (out of 46 counties).
US Census QuickFacts
The Census Bureau has created documents containing demographic information that are called QuickFacts. A QuickFact that is specific to Beaufort County is available. The QuickFact also contains a comparison between Beaufort and the state of South Carolina. Click here for the Beaufort County QuickFact (QF-45013).
Below are some of the communities that are located in Beaufort County:
Below are the counties that adjoin and form the boundaries of Beaufort County. A link to their specific Census QuickFact has been provided.
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