Dorchester, SC

Neighborhood

Overview of Dorchester

Total Population

2,334

Median Household Income

$62,596

Median Home Value

$119,500

% 30+ Min Commute

2.3%

Median Gross Rent

$1,362

Employment Rate

97.8%

Poverty Rate

35.0%

Bachelor's or Higher

19.7%

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 16.4%
High School / GED: 41.0%
Some College or Associate's: 22.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 19.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino: 1.8%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 90.5%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 2.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

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