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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.
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.
In 2000, Beaufort had a median family income of $42,894. Interestingly, lots of people in Beaufort have Bachelor's degrees (or better).
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 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.
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.
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% | |
Comparing Beaufort to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Carolina (State):
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| 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 | | |
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| Portion of People Married | |  |
| Average Household Size | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| College Educated Adults | | |
| Median Family Income | | |
| People Above Poverty | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Public Transportation Use | | |
| Working at Home |  |  |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| People Living Alone | |  |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
Detailed pages on related topics: Beaufort colleges • Beaufort travel.
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