Beaufort, SC Demographics

A map of Beaufort's Population by Race

Beaufort, South Carolina had a population of 13,607 in 2020. It was 65.0% White, 20.3% Black, 1.9% Asian, 8.5% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 3.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Beaufort, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Beaufort is the 45th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Beaufort's White Population

8,845 residents of Beaufort identify as White, or 65.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Beaufort roughly similar to the White share of the population of South Carolina (62.1% White). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Beaufort is ranked #209 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Beaufort is more White than neighboring Burton (42.4% White), Laurel Bay (51% White), Seabrook (31.5% White), Shell Point (64.3% White), and Lobeco (33.9% White).

Beaufort's Black Population

2,757 residents of Beaufort identify as Black, or 20.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Beaufort roughly similar to the Black share of the population of South Carolina (24.8% Black). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Beaufort is ranked #270 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Beaufort is more Black than neighboring Shell Point (14% Black). Beaufort is less Black than neighboring Burton (35.7% Black), Laurel Bay (23.6% Black), Seabrook (62.3% Black), and Lobeco (53.1% Black).

Beaufort's Asian Population

254 residents of Beaufort identify as Asian, or 1.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Beaufort roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of South Carolina (1.7% Asian). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Beaufort is ranked #79 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Beaufort is more Asian than neighboring Burton (1.7% Asian), Laurel Bay (1.7% Asian), Seabrook (0.6% Asian), and Lobeco (1.4% Asian). Beaufort is less Asian than neighboring Shell Point (2.1% Asian).

Beaufort's Hispanic Population

1,151 residents of Beaufort identify as Hispanic, or 8.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Beaufort roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of South Carolina (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Beaufort is ranked #91 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Beaufort is more Hispanic than neighboring Seabrook (3.6% Hispanic), and Lobeco (5.8% Hispanic). Beaufort is less Hispanic than neighboring Burton (15% Hispanic), Laurel Bay (17% Hispanic), and Shell Point (12.7% Hispanic).

Beaufort's Native American/Other Population

125 residents of Beaufort identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Beaufort roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of South Carolina (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Beaufort is ranked #137 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Beaufort is more Native American/Other than neighboring Seabrook (0.6% Native American/Other). Beaufort is less Native American/Other than neighboring Laurel Bay (1.2% Native American/Other), Shell Point (1.3% Native American/Other), and Lobeco (1.7% Native American/Other).

Beaufort's Multiracial Population

475 residents of Beaufort identify as Multiracial, or 3.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Beaufort roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of South Carolina (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Beaufort is ranked #229 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Beaufort is more Multiracial than neighboring Seabrook (1.5% Multiracial). Beaufort is less Multiracial than neighboring Burton (4.3% Multiracial), Laurel Bay (5.6% Multiracial), Shell Point (5.6% Multiracial), and Lobeco (4.1% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.