Dorchester School District 2, SC
Living in Dorchester SD 2
Bikeability11
Walkability4
Commute29
Public Transit6
Affordability56
Public Safety68
Airports50
Hospitals44
Colleges14
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools71
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
140kPopulation+27k (2010–19)
36 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
30%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
70%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black22%
Caucasian66%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate26%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$66kMedian Household Income+$8.4k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
33 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector72%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Military<1%
Sales and office24%
Service15%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$208kMedian Home Value+$27k (2010–19)
44%Built 2000 or Later
$930Median Monthly Rent+$223 (2010–19)
66%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home10%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later6%
Built 2010 to 20137%
Built 2000 to 200931%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K19%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K5%
$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 gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas19%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Dorchester SD 2
United States45
South Carolina43
Charleston Metro Area40
Dorchester County33
Property Crime in Dorchester SD 2
United States48
South Carolina52
Charleston Metro Area48
Dorchester County46
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (37%)(60%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton37%
Donald Trump56%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47 | 4 | 0 |
| Feb | 50 | 3 | 0 |
| Mar | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 71 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 78 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 80 | 7 | 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 SD 2
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding69
Tornado23
Coastal Flooding26
Hurricane Force Winds3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Dorchester School District 2, SC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Dorchester School District 2, SC
Pinewood Preparatory School
5 miles, N
Charis Academy
5 miles, NE
Summerville Catholic School
6 miles, NE
Bethany Child Development Center
7 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Dorchester School District 2, SC
Charleston Southern University
11 miles, E
Citadel Military College of South Carolina
21 miles, SE
Medical University of South Carolina
22 miles, SE
College of Charleston
22 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Dorchester School District 2, SC
Trident Medical Center
11 miles, E
Bon Secours-St Francis Xavier Hospital
16 miles, SE
Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health
19 miles, SE
Musc Medical Center
22 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Dorchester School District 2, SC
Savannah-Hilton Head International Airport
79 miles, SW
Columbia Metropolitan Airport
84 miles, NW
Florence Regional Airport
91 miles, N