Dorchester County, SC — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
164,322
Male
80,359
48.9%
Female
83,963
51.1%
Median Age
37.9 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.6
Foreign Born
6.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher20.4%
High School or Higher38.1%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
9.0%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
5.9%
Married
42.4%
Dorchester County, SC has a population of 164,322 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 37.9 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 63.1% of the population. 20.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 6.3% of residents are foreign-born.