Bluffton, SC
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Bluffton, South Carolina Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
20,799
Unemployment
1.4%
Poverty
3.9%
Median Home
$290,800
Median Income
$82,481
Median Rent
$1,747
Bluffton SnackAbility
8.5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
9/10
Housing
9
Affordability
5
Diversity
8.5
Safety
8
Amenities
7
Education
8.5
Commute
6
Bluffton, SC Crime Report
266
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,072.1
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-56.71%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Bluffton / 100k People |
South Carolina / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 266 | 1,072.1 | 3,451.6 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 46 | 185.4 | 511.3 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 1 | 4.0 | 9.0 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 10 | 40.3 | 64.0 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 26 | 104.8 | 390.5 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 220 | 886.7 | 2,940.3 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 35 | 141.1 | 533.4 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 175 | 705.3 | 2,116.1 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 10 | 40.3 | 290.8 | 219.9 |
Bluffton, SC Cost Of Living
111
Bluffton's Overall Cost Of Living
Bluffton's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Bluffton | South Carolina | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 111 | 94 | 100 | |
| Services | 106 | 102 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 103 | 102 | 100 | |
| Health | 99 | 95 | 100 | |
| Housing | 127 | 80 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 96 | 90 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 105 | 107 | 100 | |
Bluffton, SC Photos
Source: Wikipedia User Townofbluffton | CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Wikipedia User Townofbluffton | CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Wikipedia User Townofbluffton | CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Wikipedia User Townofbluffton | CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Wikipedia User Townofbluffton | CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Wikipedia User Townofbluffton | CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Wikipedia User Townofbluffton | CC BY-SA 3.0
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Source: Public Domain
Rankings for Bluffton in South Carolina
Map Of Bluffton, SC
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Population over time in Bluffton
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 20,799 | 10.4% |
| 2018 | 18,835 | 9.7% |
| 2017 | 17,164 | 8.9% |
| 2016 | 15,765 | 7.9% |
| 2015 | 14,607 | 4.5% |
| 2014 | 13,979 | 7.8% |
| 2013 | 12,972 | 6.5% |
| 2012 | 12,186 | 5.5% |
| 2011 | 11,547 | 7.4% |
| 2010 | 10,748 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Bluffton
| Race | Bluffton | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.8% | 63.7% | 60.7% |
| African American | 7.2% | 26.6% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 2.1% | 1.6% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 0.9% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 16.8% | 5.7% | 18.0% |
Gender in Bluffton
| Gender | Bluffton | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.0% | 51.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.0% | 48.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Bluffton for adults over 25
| Education | Bluffton | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 19.0% | 29.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 10.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 28.0% | 18.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 13.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Bluffton, South Carolina
| Income | Bluffton | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.2% | 7.4% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.6% | 5.1% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.3% | 10.4% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.0% | 10.5% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.7% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 21.5% | 18.2% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 18.5% | 12.5% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.5% | 12.7% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.5% | 4.8% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 8.3% | 4.6% | 7.7% |
