Litchfield Beach, South Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Litchfield Beach is a small city located in South Carolina, within Georgetown County. The total population is 9,044. It ranks as the 67th most populous out of 474 Census-designated places in South Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Litchfield Beach is 64.1 years. This is 59% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. Only 11.8% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 21.9% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Litchfield Beach is $76,351. This is 10% higher than the state median of $69,324. It is also 5% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.5%. This is 40% lower than the state poverty rate of 14.1%. The unemployment rate is 1.6%. This is 68% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $459,000. Housing costs are 77% higher than the state median of $259,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 6.0x. 83.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 71.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Litchfield Beach has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.0%. The Black or African American population (3.9%) is well below the state average of 24.6%.

Education

52.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Litchfield Beach in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 64% higher than the state rate of 32.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 97.0%. Notably, 15.7% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Litchfield Beach, South Carolina is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against South Carolina state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 474 Census-designated places in South Carolina. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.