Port Royal, SC
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Port Royal, South Carolina Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
13,265
Unemployment
2.7%
Poverty
5.1%
Median Home
$242,700
Median Income
$59,081
Median Rent
$1,293
Port Royal SnackAbility
8
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
4
Diversity
9
Safety
6
Amenities
7
Education
8.5
Commute
9.5
Port Royal, SC Crime Report
240
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,770.8
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-24.52%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Port Royal / 100k People |
South Carolina / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 240 | 1,770.8 | 3,251.8 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 37 | 273.0 | 530.7 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 1 | 7.4 | 10.5 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 8 | 59.0 | 59.8 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 26 | 191.8 | 420.3 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 203 | 1,497.8 | 2,721.1 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 23 | 169.7 | 448.0 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 172 | 1,269.1 | 1,991.0 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 8 | 59.0 | 282.1 | 246.0 |
Port Royal, SC Cost Of Living
108
Port Royal's Overall Cost Of Living
Port Royal's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Port Royal | South Carolina | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 108 | 93 | 100 | |
| Services | 110 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 107 | 105 | 100 | |
| Health | 96 | 95 | 100 | |
| Housing | 111 | 80 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 96 | 94 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 105 | 105 | 100 | |
Port Royal, SC Photos
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Rankings for Port Royal in South Carolina
Map Of Port Royal, SC
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Population over time in Port Royal
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 13,265 | 6.6% |
| 2019 | 12,446 | 1.9% |
| 2018 | 12,218 | 2.7% |
| 2017 | 11,891 | 3.3% |
| 2016 | 11,513 | 2.2% |
| 2015 | 11,264 | 2.2% |
| 2014 | 11,019 | 2.0% |
| 2013 | 10,805 | 2.3% |
| 2012 | 10,565 | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 10,442 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Port Royal
| Race | Port Royal | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60.5% | 63.4% | 60.1% |
| African American | 21.5% | 26.3% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 1.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 5.0% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 11.6% | 5.8% | 18.2% |
Gender in Port Royal
| Gender | Port Royal | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 43.6% | 51.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 56.4% | 48.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Port Royal for adults over 25
| Education | Port Royal | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 17.0% | 29.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 25.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 16.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18.0% | 18.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 13.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 5.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Port Royal, South Carolina
| Income | Port Royal | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.0% | 7.4% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.0% | 4.8% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.1% | 9.9% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 13.7% | 10.2% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 18.1% | 13.5% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 23.3% | 18.2% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 19.9% | 12.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 9.0% | 13.4% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.2% | 5.2% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.7% | 5.1% | 8.3% |
