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 | |
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Location in the state of South Carolina | |
South Carolina's location in the U.S. | |
Statistics | |
Founded | 1897 |
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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 |
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Time zone | Eastern: UTC-5/-4 |
Website: www.dorchestercountysc.gov | |
Named for: Dorchester, Massachusetts |
References
- ↑ "QuickFacts: Dorchester County, South Carolina". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
- ↑ National Association of Counties. "NACo County Explorer". Retrieved January 20, 2024.