Colleton County Summary

Life in Colleton County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Colleton County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Colleton County:

  • The population in Colleton County is 38,623.

  • The median home value in Colleton County is $253,471.

  • The median income in Colleton County is $48,779.

  • The median rent in Colleton County is $905.

  • The unemployment rate in Colleton County is 9.3%.

  • The poverty rate in Colleton County is 18.7%.

  • The average high in Colleton County is 80.4° and there are 120.2 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Colleton County

List Of Cities & Towns in Colleton County

Walterboro, SC Population 5,490

Cottageville, SC Population 1,154

Edisto Beach, SC Population 987

Jacksonboro, SC Population 220

Lodge, SC Population 150

Smoaks, SC Population 148

Williams, SC Population 116

Alderson , SC Population 54

Map Of Colleton County

Colleton County, SC Weather

  • The average high in Colleton County is 80.4°.

  • There are 86.92 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 120.2 inches of rain each year with 0.2 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:24 hours of sun each day in Colleton County.

StatColleton County
Mean High80.4
Nice Days86.92
Rainfall120.2
Snowfall0.2
Sunny Hours5:24
80.4°
Average High
120.2
Inches of Rain

Colleton County Photos

Downtown Walterboro
Source: Wikipedia User BeaufortTiger | CC BY-SA 4.0
Hunting Island
Source: Public Domain

Colleton County Demographics

Population over time in Colleton County

The current population in Colleton County is 38,623. The population has increased 2.5% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 38,520 2.4%
2022 37,624 0.1%
2021 37,585 -

Gender in Colleton County

  • Colleton County is 52.4% female with 20,220 female residents.

  • Colleton County is 47.6% male with 18,403 male residents.

Female
52.4% (20,220)
Male
47.6% (18,403)
Gender Colleton County SC USA
Female 52.4% 51.3% 50.5%
Male 47.6% 48.7% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Colleton County

Colleton County is:

  • 56.6% White with 21,845 White residents.

  • 34.6% African American with 13,350 African American residents.

  • 0.3% American Indian with 128 American Indian residents.

  • 0.5% Asian with 176 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.3% Other with 123 Other residents.

  • 3.7% Two Or More with 1,439 Two Or More residents.

  • 4.0% Hispanic with 1,562 Hispanic residents.

White
56.6% (21,845)
African American
34.6% (13,350)
American Indian
0.3% (128)
Asian
0.5% (176)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.3% (123)
Two Or More
3.7% (1,439)
Hispanic
4.0% (1,562)

Table: Colleton County By Race

Race Colleton County SC USA
White 56.6% 62.2% 58.2%
African American 34.6% 25.1% 12.0%
American Indian 0.3% 0.2% 0.5%
Asian 0.5% 1.7% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.4% 0.5%
Two Or More 3.7% 3.2% 3.9%
Hispanic 4.0% 7.1% 19.0%

Household Income For Colleton County, South Carolina

  • 5.3% of households in Colleton County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 6.3% of households in Colleton County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 11.2% of households in Colleton County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 13.0% of households in Colleton County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 16.1% of households in Colleton County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.2% of households in Colleton County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 11.0% of households in Colleton County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 12.4% of households in Colleton County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 3.7% of households in Colleton County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.8% of households in Colleton County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.3% (2,036)
$10,000 to $14,999
6.3% (2,428)
$15,000 to $24,999
11.2% (4,322)
$25,000 to $34,999
13.0% (5,028)
$35,000 to $49,999
16.1% (6,218)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.2% (6,264)
$75,000 to $99,999
11.0% (4,249)
$100,000 to $149,999
12.4% (4,777)
$150,000 to $199,999
3.7% (1,424)
$200,000 or more
4.8% (1,872)
Income Colleton County SC USA
Less than $10,000 5.3% 5.9% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.3% 4.0% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 11.2% 7.8% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 13.0% 8.0% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 16.1% 12.3% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.2% 17.2% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.0% 12.9% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 12.4% 16.1% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.7% 7.5% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 4.8% 8.3% 12.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Colleton County for adults over 25

  • 4.0% of adults in Colleton County completed < 9th grade.

  • 11.0% of adults in Colleton County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 40.0% of adults in Colleton County completed high school / ged.

  • 19.0% of adults in Colleton County completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Colleton County completed associate's degree.

  • 11.0% of adults in Colleton County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Colleton County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Colleton County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Colleton County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (1,544)
9-12th Grade
11% (4,248)
High School / GED
40% (15,449)
Some College
19% (7,338)
Associate's Degree
9% (3,476)
Bachelor's Degree
11% (4,248)
Master's Degree
4% (1,544)
Professional Degree
1% (386)
Doctorate Degree
1% (386)
Education Colleton County SC USA
< 9th Grade 3% 3% 5%
9-12th Grade 11% 7% 6%
High School / GED 40% 28% 26%
Some College 19% 20% 19%
Associate's Degree 9% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 11% 19% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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