Dorchester County is home to 28,292 South Carolina residents. Over the past ten years, the county has seen a drop in growth of -382.66%, ranking it #2,737 in the US and #36 in South Carolina for population growth.
Based on the counties residents and economy, Dorchester County, SC is OK for retirees and great for families.
When considering schools and educational attainment, 78.7% of residents over 25 years of age graduated high school and 12.2% completed their bachelor’s degree or higher. The majority of students in Dorchester County attend public school.
If diversity is essential, Dorchester County received a A grade in diversity.