Colleton County, SC

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2020 Population

37,624

0.104% 1-year growth

US Senator

Lindsey Graham

Republican Party

US Senator

Tim Scott

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

42.2

0.706% 1-year decrease

2020 Poverty Rate

19.9%

8.41% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$36,748

1.17% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$93,500

3.43% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

15,623

1.74% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Colleton County, SC had a population of 37.6k people with a median age of 42.2 and a median household income of $36,748. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Colleton County, SC grew from 37,585 to 37,624, a 0.104% increase and its median household income grew from $36,324 to $36,748, a 1.17% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Colleton County, SC are White (Non-Hispanic) (56.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (38.2%), Other (Hispanic) (2.36%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.21%), and White (Hispanic) (0.781%).

None of the households in Colleton County, SC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.8% of the residents in Colleton County, SC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in N/A are Cosmetic Arts Institute (13 degrees awarded in 2018).

In 2020, the median property value in Colleton County, SC was $93,500, and the homeownership rate was 74.1%. Most people in Colleton County, SC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Colleton County, SC was 2 cars per household.

Colleton County, SC borders Allendale County, SC, Bamberg County, SC, Beaufort County, SC, Charleston County, SC, Dorchester County, SC, Hampton County, SC, and Orangeburg County, SC.

United States South Carolina

Diversity

Colleton County, SC is home to a population of 37.6k people, from which 97.8% are citizens. As of 2020, 2.66% of Colleton County, SC residents were born outside of the country (1k people).

In 2020, there were 1.47 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (21.2k people) in Colleton County, SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 14.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 888 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Colleton County, SC

White (Non-Hispanic)
21.2k ± 171
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
14.4k ± 284
Other (Hispanic)
888 ± 323

3.46%

Hispanic Population

1.3k people

3.46% of the people in Colleton County, SC are hispanic (1.3k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Colleton County, SC as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

2.66%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1k people

2.33%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

874 people

As of 2020, 2.66% of Colleton County, SC residents (1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Colleton County, SC was 2.33%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Colleton County, SC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.6

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 7.5

In 2020, the median age of all people in Colleton County, SC was 42.2. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 43, were generally older than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 29. But people in Colleton County, SC are getting getting younger. In 2019, the average age of all Colleton County, SC residents was 43.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for South Carolina.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
62,463 ± 6,098 people
India
16,261 ± 3,126 people
Honduras
12,981 ± 2,794 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 62,463 South Carolina residents, followed by India with 16,261 and Honduras with 12,981.

Citizenship

97.8%

2020 Citizenship

98.1%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 97.8% of Colleton County, SC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Colleton County, SC was 98.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Colleton County, SC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,056 ± 222
Gulf War (1990s)
557 ± 204
Korea
202 ± 78

Colleton County, SC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.9 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for South Carolina. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

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This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in South Carolina, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for South Carolina.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in South Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for South Carolina.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in South Carolina. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in South Carolina.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of South Carolina across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Colleton County, SC is $36,748. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Colleton County, SC was Census Tract 9708 with a value of $48,855, followed by Census Tract 9704.02 and Census Tract 9702, with respective values of $46,359 and $40,750.

Males in South Carolina have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $45,267. The income inequality in South Carolina (measured using the Gini index) is 0.462, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Colleton County, SC employs 15.6k people. The largest industries in Colleton County, SC are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,503 people), Retail Trade (2,046 people), and Construction (1,868 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($55,536), Information ($48,713), and Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($44,375).

Wages

Median Household Income

$36,748

2020 value

± $3,641

1.17%

1 Year Growth

± 10.7%

Households in Colleton County, SC have a median annual income of $36,748, which is less than the median annual income of $64,994 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $36,324 in 2019, which represents a 1.17% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Colleton County, SC compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for South Carolina.

$62,242

Average Male Salary in South Carolina

± $1,580

$45,267

Average Female Salary in South Carolina

± $1,127

In 2020, full-time male employees in South Carolina made 1.37 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in South Carolina by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for South Carolina.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in South Carolina

Asian
$61,019 ± $9,586
White
$53,104 ± $1,170
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
$45,743 ± $14,232

In 2020 the highest paid race/ethnicity of South Carolina workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.15 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in South Carolina.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in South Carolina by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Colleton County, SC is from South Carolina.

0.462

2020 Wage GINI in South Carolina

0.461

2019 Wage GINI in South Carolina

In 2020, the income inequality in South Carolina was 0.462 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.305% growth from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for South Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in South Carolina in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in South Carolina across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9708
Census Tract 9704.02
Census Tract 9702

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Colleton County, SC was Census Tract 9708 with a value of $48,855, followed by Census Tract 9704.02 and Census Tract 9702, with respective values of $46,359 and $40,750.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Colleton County, SC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females < 5

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

19.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Colleton County, SC (7.33k out of 36.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females < 5, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 55 - 64.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

Black
3,425 ± 588
White
3,080 ± 418
Other
624 ± 264

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Colleton County, SC is Black, followed by White and Other.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

15.6k

2020 Value

± 1,092

−1.74%

1 Year decline

± 9.76%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Colleton County, SC declined at a rate of −1.74%, from 15.9k employees to 15.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Colleton County, SC, are Construction & Extraction Occupations (1,629 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,498 people), and Transportation Occupations (1,295 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Colleton County, SC.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Colleton County, SC, by number of employees, are Construction & Extraction Occupations (1,629 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,498 people), and Transportation Occupations (1,295 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Colleton County, SC has an unusually high number of residents working as Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (2.27 times higher than expected), Transportation Occupations (2.18 times), and Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (2.18 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Colleton County, SC, by median earnings, are Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations ($91,786), Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($60,221), and Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($59,004).

Industries

Employment by Industries

15.6k

2020 Value

± 1,092

−1.74%

1 Year decline

± 9.76%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Colleton County, SC declined at a rate of −1.74%, from 15.9k employees to 15.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Colleton County, SC, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,503 people), Retail Trade (2,046 people), and Construction (1,868 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Colleton County, SC, though some of these residents may live in Colleton County, SC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Colleton County, SC, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,503 people), Retail Trade (2,046 people), and Construction (1,868 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Colleton County, SC has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (1.88 times higher than expected), Construction (1.79 times), and Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (1.46 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Colleton County, SC, by median earnings, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($55,536), Information ($48,713), and Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($44,375).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from South Carolina to other states, or from other states to South Carolina.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound South Carolina product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $38.2B, followed by Plastics/rubber ($32.1B) and Machinery ($26.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound South Carolina products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for South Carolina.

$285B

2020 Value in South Carolina

$613B

Projected 2050 Value in South Carolina

115% growth

In 2020, total outbound South Carolina trade was $285B. This is expected to increase 115% to $613B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound South Carolina trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from South Carolina to other states, or from other states to South Carolina.

Most Common Trade Partners

North Carolina
$30.1B
Georgia
$22.4B
Texas
$13.2B

In 2020, the top outbound South Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was North Carolina with $30.1B, followed by Georgia with $22.4B and Texas and $13.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that South Carolina shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Colleton County, SC went to Donald J. Trump with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (44.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.923%). The most partisan county was Allendale County, SC with 75.6% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott are the senators currently representing the state of South Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

South Carolina is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (54.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (44.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.923%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Colleton County, SC for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of South Carolina.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Colleton County, SC

54.1% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in South Carolina

Allendale County, SC
75.6% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
Pickens County, SC
74.6% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Oconee County, SC
73% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in South Carolina was Allendale County, SC with 75.6% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

The following map shows the counties in South Carolina colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from South Carolina

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for South Carolina.

Lindsey Graham

Senator from South Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2003

Tim Scott

Senator from South Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2013
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Jim DeMint.

Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott are the senators currently representing South Carolina.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in South Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from South Carolina

South Carolina is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for South Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In N/A, universities in N/A awarded N/A degrees. The student population of N/A is skewed towards N/A, with N/A male students and N/A female students.

N/A from Universities in N/A are N/A.

The largest universities in N/A by number of degrees awarded are Cosmetic Arts Institute (13 and NaNM%).

The most popular majors in N/A are .

Concentrations

Most Common

N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded

In N/A, the most common concentation for N/A recipients in N/A was N/A with N/A degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a N/A from schools in N/A according to their major.

Universities

Cosmetic Arts Institute

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

13 degrees awarded

In 2018, the N/A institution with the largest number of graduating students was Cosmetic Arts Institute with 13 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

N/A

Degrees Awarded to Men

N/A

Degrees Awarded to Women

In N/A, N/A men were awarded degrees from institutions in N/A, which is N/A times N/A the N/A female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in N/A by degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Colleton County, SC was $93,500 in 2020, which is 0.407 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $90,400 to $93,500, a 3.43% increase. The homeownership rate in Colleton County, SC is 74.1%, which is higher than the national average of 64.4%. People in Colleton County, SC have an average commute time of 29.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Colleton County, SC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$93,500

2020 Median

± $8,004

$90,400

2019 Median

± $6,440

In 2020, the median property value in Colleton County, SC grew to to $93,500 from the previous year's value of $90,400.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Colleton County, SC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Colleton County, SC the largest share of households have a property value in the $60k - $70k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$36,748

Median Household Income

± $3,641

15.3k

Number of Households

± 1,045

In 2020, the median household income of the 15.3k households in Colleton County, SC grew to $36,748 from the previous year's value of $36,324.

The following chart displays the households in Colleton County, SC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $25k - $30k range.

Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Colleton County, SC distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Colleton County, SC the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

Rent vs Own

74.1%

2020 Homeownership

74.9%

2019 Homeownership

In 2020, 74.1% of the housing units in Colleton County, SC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 74.9%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.4%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Colleton County, SC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

29.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Colleton County, SC have a longer commute time (29.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.39% of the workforce in Colleton County, SC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Colleton County, SC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (79.3%)
Carpooled (15.8%)
Worked At Home (2.45%)

In 2020, 79.3% of workers in Colleton County, SC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (15.8%) and those who worked at home (2.45%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Colleton County, SC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Colleton County, SC have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

87.3% of the population of Colleton County, SC has health coverage, with 36.8% on employee plans, 22.4% on Medicaid, 14.4% on Medicare, 12.8% on non-group plans, and 0.866% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in South Carolina was $7,311 in 2014. This is a 4.15% increase from the previous year ($7,020).

Primary care physicians in Colleton County, SC see 1982 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.101% increase from the previous year (1980 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2898 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 819 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Williamsburg County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (23.4%). Additionally, Union County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (46.8%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,982 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Colleton County, SC

Primary care physicians in Colleton County, SC see an average of 1,982 patients per year. This represents a 0.101% increase from the previous year (1,980 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Colleton County, SC in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for South Carolina.

$7,311

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in South Carolina

$4,235

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,491

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,298

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in South Carolina (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.15%, from $7,020 to $7,311.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

12.7%

Uninsured

36.8%

Employer Coverage

22.4%

Medicaid

14.4%

Medicare

12.8%

Non-Group

0.866%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Colleton County, SC grew by 10.2% from 11.5% to 12.7%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Colleton County, SC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.