Dorchester County, South Carolina

Dorchester County is a county in the U.S. state of South Carolina. As of the 2020 census, the population was 161,540.[1] Its county seat is St. George.[2]

Dorchester County
County
Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site
Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site
Map of South Carolina highlighting Dorchester County
Location within the U.S. state of South Carolina
Map of the United States highlighting South Carolina
South Carolina's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 33°04′56″N 80°24′17″W
Country United States
State South Carolina
Founded1897
Named forDorchester, Massachusetts
SeatSt. George
Largest communityNorth Charleston
Area
 • Total571.18 sq mi (1,479.3 km2)
 • Land568.59 sq mi (1,472.6 km2)
 • Water2.59 sq mi (6.7 km2)  0.45%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total161,540
 • Density284.11/sq mi (109.70/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional districts1st, 6th
Websitewww.dorchestercountysc.gov

References
  1. "QuickFacts: Dorchester County, South Carolina". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
  2. National Association of Counties. "NACo County Explorer". Retrieved January 20, 2024.


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