Beaufort, SC

Beaufort, South Carolina

Beaufort, South Carolina, in Beaufort county, is 34 miles NE of Savannah, Georgia (center to center) and 156 miles N of Jacksonville, Florida. The city contains a population of approximately 12,950.

The People and Families of Beaufort

In Beaufort, about 43% of adults are married.

Approximately 31% of Beaufort is non-white. The city offers a wonderful balance of many varieties of people.

Unlike most cities, Beaufort has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Beaufort had a median family income of $42,894. Interestingly, lots of people in Beaufort have Bachelor's degrees (or better).

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Beaufort favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $39,770. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Beaufort Housing

Beaufort has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 60% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in South Carolina, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.

Commuting

In Beaufort, 91% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung Beaufort -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. How much would you give to shorten your commute? The city can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

Beaufort strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in South Carolina):

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 6%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 11%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 13%
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 14%
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 18%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Beaufort, SC

Comparing Beaufort to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Carolina (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Beaufort Almanac

Beaufort Climate

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Beaufort Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Beaufort, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Beaufort Public Libraries

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Beaufort Hospitals

BEAUFORT COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
(Government - Local)
955 RIBAUT RD
(843) 522-5200
Emergency Service: Yes

Wal-Mart in Beaufort

Beaufort High Schools (2004)

BEAUFORT HIGH
2501 MOSSY OAKS RD.
843-525-4241
A magnet school.
Serves 1,593 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17.9

BATTERY CREEK HIGH SCHOOL
1 BLUE DOLPHIN DRIVE
843-525-4220
A magnet school.
Serves 1,534 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.5

Beaufort Colleges

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Technical College of the Lowcountry

(List of All South Carolina Colleges)

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