Dorchester County, SC
Living in Dorchester County
Bikeability10
Walkability5
Commute28
Public Transit6
Affordability58
Public Safety68
Airports44
Hospitals40
Colleges10
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools49
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
158kPopulation+29k (2010–19)
37 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
28%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
69%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black25%
Caucasian64%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate27%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$63kMedian Household Income+$8k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
33 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector73%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service16%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$199kMedian Home Value+$27k (2010–19)
41%Built 2000 or Later
$903Median Monthly Rent+$217 (2010–19)
65%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home13%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20137%
Built 2000 to 200929%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity79%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas18%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Dorchester County
United States45
South Carolina43
Property Crime in Dorchester County
United States48
South Carolina52
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(58%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton38%
Donald Trump56%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46 | 4 | 0 |
| Feb | 49 | 3 | 0 |
| Mar | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 71 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 78 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 80 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 49 | 3 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Dorchester County
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding67
Tornado24
Coastal Flooding22
Hurricane Force Winds3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Dorchester County, SC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Dorchester County, SC
Pinewood Preparatory School
10 miles, SE
Dorchester Academy
11 miles, NW
Bethany Child Development Center
14 miles, E
Charis Academy
14 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Dorchester County, SC
Charleston Southern University
20 miles, E
Citadel Military College of South Carolina
33 miles, SE
Medical University of South Carolina
34 miles, SE
College of Charleston
34 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Dorchester County, SC
Colleton Medical Center
19 miles, SW
Trident Medical Center
21 miles, E
Bon Secours-St Francis Xavier Hospital
28 miles, SE
Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health
30 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Dorchester County, SC
Charleston Airforce Base-International Airport
25 miles, SE
Columbia Metropolitan Airport
72 miles, NW
Savannah-Hilton Head International Airport
81 miles, SW
Florence Regional Airport
86 miles, NE