Beaufort, South Carolina
Beaufort: city in Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States
About
Beaufort is a city located in the county of Beaufort in the U.S. state of South Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 12,361. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 13,204 inhabitants.
The city was created 315 years ago in 1710.
Quick Facts about Beaufort
| Population | 13,204 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | South Carolina (United States) |
| County | Beaufort County |
| Different from | Beaufort |
| Postal code | 29901–29907 |
| Phone Area Codes | 843 |
| Water as percent of area | 21.66% |
| Land as percent of area | 78.34% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 32.4316,-80.6698 |
| Named for | Henry Somerset, 2nd Duke of Beaufort |
| Altitude | 10 feet / 3 meters |
| Capital city | Beaufort is capital of Beaufort County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1711 (315 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 21:59:48 (22nd April 2026) |
| Population growth | 6.38% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 80℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Beaufort is located at 32°25'54"N 80°40'11"W (32.4315800, -80.6698300).
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Official website of Beaufort
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Beaufort increased by 6.38% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 12,361 | - | census |
| 2011 | 12,431 | 0.56% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 12,652 | 1.75% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 12,905 | 1.96% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 13,121 | 1.65% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 13,313 | 1.44% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 13,416 | 0.77% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 13,462 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 13,380 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 13,436 | 0.42% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 13,204 | -1.76% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Beaufort
1Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park
Bay St, Beaufort, SC 29902, United States View details
Phone: +18435257011
2Parris Island Museum
111 Panama St, Beaufort, SC 29905, United States View details
Phone: +18432282951 | Website available
3Pigeon Point Park
1521 Pigeon Point Rd, Beaufort, SC 29902, United States View details
4Every Second Counts ESC Escape Rooms
22 Sams Point Way, Beaufort, SC 29907, United States View details
Phone: +18435259000 | Website available
5Burton Wells Dog Park
118 Burton Wells Rd, Beaufort, SC 29906, United States View details
Phone: +18432556680 | Website available
Where to Eat in Beaufort
1Outback Steakhouse
2113 Boundary St, Beaufort, SC 29902, United States View details
Phone: +18433796283 | Website available
2Wayback Burgers
2005 Boundary St, Beaufort, SC 29902, United States View details
Phone: +18433793025 | Website available
3Starbucks
2007 Boundary St, Beaufort, SC 29902, United States View details
Phone: +18439867505 | Website available
4La Nopalera Restaurant
1220 Ribaut Rd, Beaufort, SC 29902, United States View details
Phone: +18435214882
5Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings
210 Robert Smalls Pkwy, Beaufort, SC 29906, United States View details
Phone: +18433792100 | Website available
Where to Stay in Beaufort
1Quality Inn At Town Center
2001 Boundary St, Beaufort, SC 29902, United States View details
Phone: +18435242144 | Website available
2Sleep Inn
2523 Boundary St, Beaufort, SC 29906, United States View details
Phone: +18433532776 | Website available
3Best Western Sea Island Inn
1015 Bay St, Beaufort, SC 29902, United States View details
Phone: +18435222090 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Beaufort
1City of Beaufort
1911 Boundary St, Beaufort, SC 29902 View details
Phone: +18435257070 | Website available
2Charles Lind Brown Center
1001 Hamar St, Beaufort, SC 29902, United States View details
Phone: +18432556700 | Website available
3Beaufort Planning Department
1911 Boundary St, Beaufort, SC 29902 View details
Phone: +18435257011 | Website available
4Beaufort Payroll Accts Payable
302 Carteret St, Beaufort, SC 29902 View details
Phone: +18435257015
5Beaufort City Building Permits
701 Craven St, Beaufort, SC 29902 View details
Phone: +18435257041
6City Managers Office
1911 Boundary St, Beaufort, SC 29902 View details
Phone: +18435257070 | Website available
7Beaufort County Clerk-Council
100 Ribaut Rd, Beaufort, SC 29902 View details
Phone: +18432552180 | Website available
8US Agricultural Department
3012 Harding St, Beaufort, SC 29902, United States View details
Phone: +18435248227
People born in Beaufort (63)
People born in Beaufort, including boxer Joe Frazier, boxer Jackie Frazier-Lyde, politician Robert Woodward Barnwell, .
More notable people
- Robert Smalls (American businessman, publisher, and politician, US Navy and Army boat pilot, escaped slave (1839-1915)) he was born in 05/04/1839
- Francis Lubbock (Governor of Texas, 1857-1859) he was born in 16/10/1815
- Charles J. Jenkins (American politician (1805-1883)) he was born in 06/01/1805
- Alan Forney (American rower) he was born in 28/06/1960
- Edward Junius Black (American politician (1806-1846)) he was born in 30/10/1806
- Anne Pressly (News Anchor (1982-2008)) she was born in 28/08/1982
- Stephen Elliott, Jr. (American brigadier general) he was born in 01/01/1832
- John Floyd (American politician and brigadier general (1769-1839)) he was born in 03/10/1769
- William Elliott (American politician (1838-1907)) he was born in 03/09/1838
- Mary S. B. Shindler (American poet, writer, editor) she was born in 15/02/1810
- Leon Keyserling (American economist) he was born in 11/01/1908
- Michael P. O'Connor (American politician (1831-1881)) he was born in 29/09/1831
- Robert Barnwell (American politician) he was born in 21/12/1761
- Robert Rhett (American politician) he was born in 21/12/1800
- John Edwards Holbrook (American zoologist) he was born in 30/12/1794
- William F. Colcock (American politician) he was born in 05/11/1804
- William John Grayson (U.S. Representative from South Carolina) he was born in 02/11/1788
- Stephen Elliott (American politician, botanist) he was born in 11/11/1771
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Beaufort, SC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 217712 | Technical College of the Lowcountry | Beaufort (SC) | 29901-1288 |
Nearby Transit Stations (4)
Rail and bus stations connected to Beaufort, SC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| YEM | Yemassee | 9 Main Street | RAIL |
| SAV | Savannah | 2611 Seaboard Coastline Drive | RAIL |
| CHS | Charleston, South Carolina | 4565 Gaynor Avenue | RAIL |
| DNK | Denmark | 200 West Baruch Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Beaufort.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Beaufor Post Office | Beaufort (SC) | 29902 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Beaufort, North Carolina town in Carteret County, North Carolina, United States of America with a population of 4,491 people.
Other cities in Beaufort County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Beaufort County , SC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hilton Head Island | 39,619 | Resort town in South Carolina, USA |
| Hilton Head | 37,099 | Resort town in South Carolina, USA |
| Bluffton | 28,230 | Town in Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States |
| Port Royal | 14,516 | Settlement in Jamaica |
| Laurel Bay | 5,891 | Census-designated place in Beaufort County, South Carolina |
| Shell Point | 2,336 | Census-designated place in Beaufort County, South Carolina |
| Chesterfield | 1,401 | Town in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, United States |
| Pinewood | 532 | City in Sumter County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Springfield | 477 | Town in South Carolina, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Beaufort distances to largest South Carolina cities