Bluffton
Town in Beaufort County, South Carolina
Bluffton is a town in Beaufort County, South Carolina, with 27,716 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 20 ft (6 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hardeeville, 7.9 miles NW.
- 27,716residents (2020 Census)
- 20 ftelevation · 6 m
- 52.1 sq miland area · 134.9 km²
- 532 / sq mipopulation density
- 29910ZIP code
About Bluffton
Bluffton is a town in southern Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States. The population as of the 2020 census was 27,716, an increase of over 120% since the 2010 census, making it the 17th-most populous municipality and one of the fastest growing municipalities in South Carolina. It is primarily located around U.S. Route 278 between Hilton Head Island and Interstate 95. Bluffton is a principal town within the Hilton Head Island metropolitan area.
The Lowcountry town's original one square mile area, now known as Old Town, is situated on a bluff along the May River. After the Tariff of 1842, Bluffton became a hotbed of separatist sentiment, which in turn led to a protest against federal taxes called the Bluffton Movement in 1844. Even though the movement quickly died out, it somewhat contributed to the secession movement that led to South Carolina being the first state to leave the Union. In the Antebellum Period, Bluffton became a popular location for wealthy merchants and plantation owners. During the Civil War, two thirds of the town was destroyed by fire during the Union's Bluffton Expedition on June 4, 1863.
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Living in Bluffton
- Median household income
- $111,281
- Median home value
- $492,100
- Median rent
- $2,256/mo
- Median age
- 42.7
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Bluffton had 27,716 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 27,716 |
|---|---|
| Density | 532 per sq mi (205 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bluffton at a glance
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
|---|---|
| County | Beaufort County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 27,716 (2020) |
| Land area | 52.08 sq mi (134.9 km²) |
| Water area | 1.92 sq mi (4.96 km²) |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.2161° N, 80.9318° W |
| ZIP code | 29910 |
| Official website | townofbluffton.sc.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4507210 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bluffton
- Hardeeville7.9 mi NW
- Daufuskie Island8.5 mi SE
- Hilton Head Island11.4 mi E
- Talahi Island, GA12.9 mi S
- Whitemarsh Island, GA13.7 mi S
- Thunderbolt, GA14.1 mi SW
- Tybee Island, GA15.0 mi S
- Shell Point15.1 mi NE
- Wilmington Island, GA15.2 mi S
- Dutch Island, GA15.8 mi S
- Port Wentworth, GA16.1 mi W
- Port Royal16.6 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Bluffton
What county is Bluffton in?
Bluffton is in Beaufort County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Bluffton, SC?
27,716 people lived in Bluffton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bluffton, SC?
The ZIP code of Bluffton is 29910.
What is the elevation of Bluffton?
20 feet (6 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bluffton?
Hardeeville (7.9 mi), Daufuskie Island (8.5 mi), Hilton Head Island (11.4 mi), Talahi Island (12.9 mi), Whitemarsh Island (13.7 mi).
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