Dorchester County, SC

Living in Dorchester County

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Bikeability 10
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Walkability 5
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Commute 28
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Public Transit 6
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Affordability 58
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Public Safety 68
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Airports 44
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Hospitals 40
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Colleges 10
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Schools 49
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Residents

158k Population +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

$63k Median 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

$199k Median Home Value +$27k (2010–19)
41% Built 2000 or Later
$903 Median 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
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Dorchester County, SC

Private Schools

Private Schools near Dorchester County, SC

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Dorchester Academy
11 miles, NW
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Charis Academy
14 miles, SE

Colleges

Colleges near Dorchester County, SC

Hospitals

Hospitals near Dorchester County, SC

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Airports

Airports near Dorchester County, SC

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