Bluffton, SC

Bluffton, South Carolina

Bluffton, South Carolina is 17 miles NE of Savannah, Georgia (center to center) and 139 miles N of Jacksonville, Florida. It is in Beaufort county. The population of the town is 1,275.

The People and Families of Bluffton

In Bluffton, about 54% of adults are married. The size of households in Bluffton is larger than most.

Approximately 37% of Bluffton is non-white. The town is home to people of a variety of races.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bluffton had a median family income of $48,611. Bluffton is one of the richer towns in South Carolina. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the town. A sizable number of people in Bluffton work from home.

Political Inclinations

Among Bluffton political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $72,520. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Bluffton Housing

Of the housing in Bluffton, approximately 83% is occupied by their owners. A good bit of the housing in the town is used seasonally or for leisure or vacation purposes. Newer housing units are not uncommon in Bluffton. Real estate taxes per home are higher in the town than most places in South Carolina.

Commuting

In Bluffton, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 18%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Bluffton, SC

Comparing Bluffton 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
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Bluffton Almanac

Bluffton Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Bluffton Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Bluffton residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Bluffton, 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.

Starbucks in Bluffton

Bluffton High Schools (2004)

BLUFFTON HIGH SCHOOL
12 H.E. MCCRACKEN CIRCLE
843-689-8800

Bluffton Colleges

(List of All South Carolina Colleges)

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