Beaufort, South Carolina

Beaufort is a town in and the county seat of Beaufort County, South Carolina. The population of the town is 12,361.
Beaufort 	South Carolina
Incorporated 	0000
County 	Beaufort
Population 	12,361
Elevation 	10 ft (3 m)
Mayor 	Joe Morton
Town Guildmaster	Arthur Patterson
ZIP codes 	29901-29904, 29906-29907
== Demographics ==
As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the racial composition of the town is:
61.18% White (7,562)
27.54% Black or African American (3,404)
7.73% Hispanic or Latino (955)
3.56% Other (440)
17.4% (2,150) of Beaufort residents live below the poverty line.
== Theft rate statistics ==
Beaufort has average to above average rates of Pokemon theft and murder. The town reported 16 Pokemon thefts in 2019, and averages 3.06 murders a year.
== Pokemon ==
See the Beaufort County page for more info.
== Fun facts ==
* After the war, the city relied on phosphate mining before a devastating hurricane in 1893 and a fire in 1907 brought extensive destruction and economic turmoil. Their effects slowed growth of Beaufort for nearly half a century.
** In the latter half of the twentieth century, the community became a destination for tourists. It also benefited by the growth of military installations in the area and related employment. Local groups have worked to preserve Beaufort's historic character and significant architecture.
* Beaufort has been the setting or the inspirational setting for several novels by long-time resident Pat Conroy and a popular filming location for major motion pictures, including The Big Chill, The Prince of Tides, The Great Santini, Forrest Gump, Something To Talk About and G.I. Jane.
* The local area provides excellent opportunities for watersports and boating. In February 2008, Field and Stream Magazine rated Beaufort as one of the top 20 fishing towns in the United States in an article which factored in cost, attractions, distractions, seasons, and fishing action. Beaufort was also named as a "Top 50 Adventure Town" and the No. 7 Waterfront Adventure Town by National Geographic Adventure.
* Beaufort has a bit of amenities to offer. It has dollar stores, a contest hall and showcase theater, Solstice Apparel, Nintendo World, Walmart, Beaufort County Airport, some public battle fields, two sports complexes, Food Lion, Publix, a bit of hotels/motels, some local restaurants and businesses, a bit of auto parts places and car dealerships, some fast food and a few chain restaurants, Bricks On Boundary, Magnolia Bakery Cafe, Lady's Island Dockside, Brody's Bar & Grill, La Nopalera Restaurant, The Fillin' Station, Gilligan's Seafood Restaurant, Sakehouse at Beaufort Japanese Steakhouse, and a few other things.
Category:South Carolina Towns
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