Living in Dorchester County
About Dorchester County
Dorchester is a county in the Charleston Metropolitan area. It has a population of 169,833 and a population density of 284, which is 67% above the national average. It has a median age of 38, which is 1 year above the Charleston Metro median age and 1 year below the national average.
Dorchester County has a median home value of $346,314, which is 17% below the Metro average.The average rent of $1,661 is 13% below the metro average rent and 20% below the national average rent The average household income in Dorchester County is $78,137 , which is 8% below the Metro average household income and 1% above the national average of household income.
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Demographics
Dorchester County's population is made up of 48% married, 35% single, 11% divorced and 6% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 34%, while Gen Z have the second largest segment at 27%. Homeowners make up 74% of the population in Dorchester County.
- 49% Male
- 51% Female
Employment
The Per Capita income in Dorchester County is $36,001. The Median Household Income is $78,137
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Crime Data
Ridgeville crime index is 75 which is lower than the national average.
Crime Index represents the risk of crime occurring in a area and is measured against national index of 100. If the Crime Index of an area is above 100 the crime in that area is relatively higher when compared to US. If the Crime Index of an area is below 100 the crime in that area is lower when compared to US.
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