about Beaufort

Beaufort is located in Beaufort county South carolina with a geographic area of 24.4 square miles. The total population in Beaufort is 13,417 with 46.2% male and 53.8% female. Children under age 5 represent 6.8% of the population, under age 18 equal 20.8% of the population and over age 65 is 18.6% of the population. The median household income is $54,061, per capita income is $34,139. There are a total of 4,967 housing units with 59.1% owner occupied. Education includes 23.6% of residents that are high school graduates and 41.6% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The average temperature in Beaufort in the summer is 81 degrees, and in the winter 43 degrees.