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Bluffton, SC

Founded 1728Beaufort CountyElev. 6 m
Population
31,323
Median home
$444,500
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
10
Sex offenders
4

Overview

About Bluffton

With about 31,323 residents, Bluffton is one of South Carolina's notable places. Bluffton was founded in 1728 and sits in Beaufort County. The median age is 41 and the median household income is $105,463. Homes carry a median value of $444,500, and about 82% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (70.9%). Around 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 26 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
31,323
Median age
41
Median household income
$105,463
Per-capita income
$55,810
Poverty rate
4.8%
High-school grad or higher
96.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
47.9%
Unemployment
2.3%
Avg. commute
26.1 min
Work from home
13.7%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White70.9%
Hispanic or Latino14.9%
Black9.3%
Asian0.9%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts39.1%
Sales & office26.7%
Service20.6%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance7%
Production, transportation & material moving6.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$444,500
Median gross rent
$2,187/mo
Owner-occupied
81.8%
Median year built
2012
Households
11,300
Avg. household size
2.75

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Bluffton has 10 public schools6 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 3 schools
Reading50%
Math42%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Bluffton HighHighGrades 912
May River HighHighGrades 912
Bluffton MiddleMiddleGrades 68
H. E. McCracken MiddleMiddleGrades 68
Bluffton ElementaryElementaryGrades -15
Michael C. Riley ElementaryElementaryGrades -15
Okatie ElementaryElementaryGrades -15
Pritchardville ElementaryElementaryGrades -15
Red Cedar ElementaryElementaryGrades -15
River Ridge AcademyElementaryGrades -18

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime75% below national
Bluffton95
South Carolina478
United States386
36% lower than 2019
20192023
property crime51% below national
Bluffton954
South Carolina2,249
United States1,952
2% higher than 2019
20192023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Bluffton Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Bluffton.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Beaufort County
HurricaneVery High
Coastal floodingRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Bluffton is in Beaufort County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Bluffton was founded in 1728 and sits in Beaufort County. Elevation ~6 m.

Population trend
33K11K31,32320102024
Map of Bluffton
Bluffton, SC
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Historic places

2 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Church of the CrossCampbell Chapel AME Church
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Registered sex offenders in Bluffton, SC (4)

Public sex-offender registry records for Bluffton, South Carolina.

Kenneth Adrian Campbell, 51
Bluffton · Beaufort County · 29910
AKA Ken Campbel, Kac Campbell
Donald Charles King, 74
Bluffton · Beaufort County · 29910
AKA Donald King
Richard Dean Scott, 29
Bluffton · Beaufort County · 29910
AKA Richard Scott, Richard D Scott
David Joseph Martin Jr., 65
Bluffton · Beaufort County · 29910
AKA David Martin, David Jay Martin

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Bluffton — frequently asked

What is the population of Bluffton, South Carolina?
Bluffton has a population of about 31,323, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Bluffton?
The median home value in Bluffton is $444,500, and the median gross rent is $2,187/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Bluffton safe? What is the crime rate?
Bluffton Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 95 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Bluffton face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Beaufort County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including hurricane, coastal flooding, ice storm.
How many schools are in Bluffton?
Bluffton has 10 public schools (6 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Bluffton?
Public registry data lists 4 registered sex offenders in or near Bluffton. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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