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Laurel Bay, SC

Census-designated place in Beaufort County, South Carolina.

Population

5,882

Land area

4.2sq mi

People per sq mi

1,412

ZIP codes

0

Laurel Bay and its ZIP codes

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Laurel Bay at a glance

  • Laurel Bay is about 8 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $54,345 a year, 22% less than the South Carolina figure of $69,324.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $231,800 (11% below South Carolina) and median rent is $1,454 a month.

Local data for Laurel Bay, SC

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Laurel Bay, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$54,345

Poverty rate

17.5%

Median home value

$231,800

Median rent

$1,454/mo

Homeownership

22.5%

Bachelor's or higher

19.3%

Median age

23.0

Average commute

28.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (390), Mexican Americans (337), Puerto Ricans (272).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Beaufort County. PPP loans are for Laurel Bay.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.5%

Sep 2026, -1.0 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

Beaufort County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Laurel Bay, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone88.8%
  • Carpooled8.4%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.4%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
  • Worked from home1.0%

Average one-way commute: 28.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Laurel Bay, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Laurel Bay, SC, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

31.8%

U.S. 33.3% -1.5 pts

Diabetes

8.2%

U.S. 12.1% -3.9 pts

Smoking

12.7%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

15.7%

U.S. 11.1% +4.6 pts

Cities near Laurel Bay

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
BeaufortCity4.2 mi24.5
SeabrookCensus-designated place4.4 mi5.5
BurtonCensus-designated place4.5 mi8.3
Shell PointCensus-designated place6.4 mi4
LobecoCensus-designated place6.9 mi2.6
DaleCensus-designated place8.3 mi2.4
Port RoyalTown8.6 mi17
RidgelandTown8.9 mi48.3
SheldonCensus-designated place9.6 mi4.4
CoosawhatchieCensus-designated place12 mi0.6
YemasseeTown12 mi10.9
GillisonvilleCensus-designated place16 mi1.2
Hilton Head IslandTown19 mi41.4
HardeevilleCity19 mi60.1
BlufftonTown19 mi52.1
Harbor IslandCensus-designated place21 mi1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Laurel Bay, SC in?
Laurel Bay is in Beaufort County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Laurel Bay, SC?
About 5,882 people live in Laurel Bay, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Laurel Bay?
Nearby places include Beaufort (4.2 mi), Seabrook (4.4 mi), Burton (4.5 mi), Shell Point (6.4 mi), Lobeco (6.9 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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