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Dale, SC
Census-designated place in Beaufort County, South Carolina.
Population
411
Land area
2.4sq mi
People per sq mi
173
ZIP codes
0
Dale and its ZIP codes
Local data for Dale, SC
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Beaufort County. PPP loans are for Dale.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,232
72,257 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$85,327
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.2B
FY 2026, $11,913 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Dale, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
826
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
28,198
39.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 40°F
45.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dale, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.3%
U.S. 33.3% +7.0 pts
Diabetes
19.0%
U.S. 12.1% +6.9 pts
Smoking
14.4%
U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.1%
U.S. 11.1% +2.0 pts
Cities near Dale
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LobecoCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 2.6 |
| SeabrookCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 5.5 |
| SheldonCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 4.4 |
| BeaufortCity | 7.2 mi | 24.5 |
| Laurel BayCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 4.2 |
| YemasseeTown | 9.5 mi | 10.9 |
| BurtonCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 8.3 |
| Shell PointCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4 |
| CoosawhatchieCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| Port RoyalTown | 14 mi | 17 |
| RidgelandTown | 15 mi | 48.3 |
| GillisonvilleCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.2 |
| Harbor IslandCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1 |
| JacksonboroCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 14.5 |
| Fripp IslandCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 3.3 |
| Edisto BeachTown | 22 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dale, SC in?
- Dale is in Beaufort County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Dale, SC?
- About 411 people live in Dale, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dale?
- Nearby places include Lobeco (2.1 mi), Seabrook (4.5 mi), Sheldon (6.4 mi), Beaufort (7.2 mi), Laurel Bay (8.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023