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, South Carolina
Map
Map of South Carolina highlighting Dorchester County
Location in the state of South Carolina
Map of the USA highlighting South Carolina
South Carolina's location in the U.S.
Statistics
Founded 1897
Seat St. George
Largest City North Charleston
Area
 - Total
 - Land
 - Water

571.18 sq mi (1,479 km²)
568.59 sq mi (1,473 km²)
2.59 sq mi (7 km²), 0.45
Population
 -  Density


Time zone Eastern: UTC-5/-4
Website: www.dorchestercountysc.gov
Named for: Dorchester, Massachusetts

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.