Hilton Head Island is a town located in Beaufort County South Carolina. Hilton Head Island has a 2024 population of 38,267. Hilton Head Island is currently growing at a rate of 0.45% annually and its population has increased by 1.81% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 37,587 in 2020.
The average household income in Hilton Head Island is $152,870 with a poverty rate of 8.41%. The median age in Hilton Head Island is 59.9 years: 58.7 years for males, and 60.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hilton Head Island was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29,280 | 77.45% |
| Other race | 3,314 | 8.77% |
| Two or more races | 2,489 | 6.58% |
| Black or African American | 2,375 | 6.28% |
| Asian | 345 | 0.91% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.01% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 17,504 | 2.15 | 79.3 | 20.7 |
| Married | 9,868 | 2.52 | 87.4 | 12.6 |
| Non Family | 6,124 | 1.22 | 71.8 | 28.2 |
| Female | 1,091 | 3.43 | 57.9 | 42.1 |
| Male | 421 | 3.42 | 57 | 43 |
2.59
Average Family Size
2.15
Average Household Size
79.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,280 | 4.06% |
| Associates Degree | 1,749 | 5.55% |
| Bachelors Degree | 9,902 | 31.43% |
| Graduate Degree | 7,521 | 23.87% |
| High School Graduate | 5,358 | 17% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 910 | 2.89% |
| Some College | 4,789 | 15.2% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 24,820 | 24,403 | 15,456 |
| Hispanic | 3,532 | 2,057 | 636 |
| Other Race | 2,290 | 1,159 | 569 |
| Black | 2,068 | 1,775 | 611 |
| 2+ Races | 1,345 | 1,227 | 537 |
| Asian | 317 | 317 | 85 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,438 | $76,598 | $48,638 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,563 | $122,337 | $58,604 |
| High School Graduate | $37,726 | $48,023 | $30,451 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $40,054 | $42,364 | $19,145 |
| Overall | $48,434 | $54,924 | $42,114 |
| Some College | $42,803 | $52,037 | $38,628 |
$48,434
Average Earnings
$54,924
Average Male
$42,114
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.21% of Hilton Head Island residents speak only English, while 15.79% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.36% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 28,228 | 1,373 | 4.86% |
| Hispanic | 5,679 | 1,097 | 19.32% |
| Other | 3,284 | 831 | 25.3% |
| Black | 2,331 | 581 | 24.92% |
| Multiple | 2,489 | 244 | 9.8% |
| Asian | 345 | 46 | 13.33% |
8.41%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.52%
Male Poverty Rate
8.29%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hilton Head Island is Other, with 25.3% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hilton Head Island is White, with 4.86% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.68%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.09%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.14%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.55% |
| High School | 12.17% |
| Some College | 5.43% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.2% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 33.9% |
| Male Unemployed | 28.51% |
| Female Employed | 4.49% |
| Male Employed | 2.04% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $124,235 | $186,859 |
| Households | $96,715 | $152,870 |
| Married Families | $138,558 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $63,865 | $86,510 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
60.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.2%
Male Marriage Rate
60.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,997
Number of Veterans
2,715
Male Veterans
282
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,389 |
| First Gulf War | 565 |
| Second Gulf War | 333 |
| Korea | 306 |
| World War II | 134 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 1,605 |
| 55 to 64 | 644 |
| 65 to 74 | 569 |
| 35 to 54 | 131 |
| 18 to 34 | 48 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,338 | 8.7% |
| Black | 376 | 18.11% |
| Other Race | 255 | 10.06% |
| Hispanic | 83 | 2.09% |
| Asian | 16 | 5.19% |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 0.84% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.34%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.11%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48.8%
Labor Force Participation
47.6%
Employment Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
15.75%
Born in Hilton Head Island
87.44%
Native Born
12.56%
Foreign Born
8.45%
Non Citizen
4.11%
Naturalized
87.44% of Hilton Head Island residents were born in the United States, with 15.75% having been born in South Carolina. 8.45% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 39,117 | 170 | 0.44% |
| 2028 | 38,947 | 170 | 0.44% |
| 2027 | 38,777 | 170 | 0.44% |
| 2026 | 38,607 | 170 | 0.44% |
| 2025 | 38,437 | 170 | 0.44% |
| 2024 | 38,267 | 170 | 0.45% |
| 2023 | 38,097 | 41 | 0.11% |
| 2022 | 38,056 | 389 | 1.03% |
| 2021 | 37,667 | 80 | 0.21% |
| 2020 | 37,587 | -2,394 | -5.99% |
| 2019 | 39,981 | 46 | 0.12% |
| 2018 | 39,935 | -339 | -0.84% |
| 2017 | 40,274 | 99 | 0.25% |
| 2016 | 40,175 | -10 | -0.02% |
| 2015 | 40,185 | 630 | 1.59% |
| 2014 | 39,555 | 698 | 1.8% |
| 2013 | 38,857 | 727 | 1.91% |
| 2012 | 38,130 | 690 | 1.84% |
| 2011 | 37,440 | 221 | 0.59% |
| 2010 | 37,219 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 33,862 | 10,168 | 42.91% |
| 1990 | 23,694 | 12,350 | 108.87% |
| 1980 | 11,344 | 11,044 | 3681.33% |
| 1960 | 300 | -38,817 | -99.23% |