Litchfield Beach is a CDP located in Georgetown County South Carolina. Litchfield Beach has a 2024 population of 10,393. Litchfield Beach is currently growing at a rate of 7.7% annually and its population has increased by 19.43% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,702 in 2020.
The average household income in Litchfield Beach is $111,102 with a poverty rate of 9.29%. The median age in Litchfield Beach is 62.7 years: 61.8 years for males, and 62.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Litchfield Beach was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,213 | 86.05% |
| Black or African American | 717 | 7.51% |
| Two or more races | 349 | 3.66% |
| Other race | 265 | 2.78% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,387 | 2.17 | 82.5 | 17.5 |
| Married | 2,438 | 2.61 | 86.4 | 13.6 |
| Non Family | 1,596 | 1.1 | 82.6 | 17.4 |
| Female | 329 | 4.01 | 59 | 41 |
| Male | 24 | 3.04 | 0 | 100 |
2.76
Average Family Size
2.17
Average Household Size
82.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 217 | 2.83% |
| Associates Degree | 563 | 7.35% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,628 | 34.32% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,161 | 15.16% |
| High School Graduate | 1,332 | 17.4% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37 | 0.48% |
| Some College | 1,719 | 22.45% |
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 | 6,975 | 6,835 | 3,702 |
| Black | 367 | 323 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 188 | 156 | 24 |
| Hispanic | 146 | 108 | 66 |
| Other Race | 83 | 45 | 38 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 97.99%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 53.08%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,174 | $87,325 | $36,809 |
| Graduate Degree | $99,891 | $110,682 | $55,750 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $69,350 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $12,434 | $0 | $12,434 |
| Overall | $46,605 | $71,394 | $33,940 |
| Some College | $46,226 | $62,431 | $39,297 |
$46,605
Average Earnings
$71,394
Average Male
$33,940
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.86% of Litchfield Beach residents speak only English, while 2.14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.84% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,142 | 608 | 7.47% |
| Other | 265 | 249 | 93.96% |
| Hispanic | 355 | 249 | 70.14% |
| Black | 707 | 26 | 3.68% |
9.29%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.1%
Male Poverty Rate
10.37%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Litchfield Beach is Other, with 93.96% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Litchfield Beach is Black, with 3.68% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.46%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.55%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40.98% |
| High School | 10.68% |
| Some College | 4.68% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.96% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 35.14% |
| Female Unemployed | 28.3% |
| Female Employed | 8.55% |
| Male Employed | 0.76% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $101,910 | $129,324 |
| Households | $74,451 | $111,102 |
| Married Families | $116,305 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $57,780 | $78,323 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.8%
Male Marriage Rate
52.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
902
Number of Veterans
785
Male Veterans
117
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 548 |
| First Gulf War | 260 |
| Second Gulf War | 113 |
| Korea | 19 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 369 |
| 75+ | 233 |
| 55 to 64 | 155 |
| 35 to 54 | 145 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 863 | 11.76% |
| Black | 20 | 4.39% |
| Hispanic | 19 | 12.03% |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 4.27% |
| Other Race | 7 | 8.43% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.66%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.18%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
40.1%
Labor Force Participation
39%
Employment Rate
2.6%
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
30.23%
Born in Litchfield Beach
97.39%
Native Born
2.61%
Foreign Born
1.16%
Non Citizen
1.45%
Naturalized
97.39% of Litchfield Beach residents were born in the United States, with 30.23% having been born in South Carolina. 1.16% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10,393 | 743 | 7.7% |
| 2023 | 9,650 | 742 | 8.33% |
| 2022 | 8,908 | 248 | 2.86% |
| 2021 | 8,660 | -42 | -0.48% |
| 2020 | 8,702 | 0 | 0% |