The most prestigious resort town in South Carolina

Hilton Head welcomes 2.7 million visitors annually, seeking golf, tennis, beaches, and exceptional outlet shopping. It's home to two Tanger Centers.

The most prestigious resort town in South Carolina

Demographics

0-10 miles 0-30 miles 0-45 miles 0-60 miles
Population 119,085 557,180 675,333 952,605
5-Year Population Growth Rate 3.8% 3.7% 4.0% 3.5%
Households 51,352 223,709 267,542 375,911
Percent Family Households 67% 64% 66% 65%
Median Age 48.0 38.0 39.0 37.0
Average Household Income $136,166 $102,406 $100,560 $95,938

#1 Island in the U.S. for four years in a row

Named Best Beach Town

Named Best Beach Town

in 2019 by Southern Living

2,607,801 visitors

2,607,801 visitors

traveled to Hilton Head Island in 2020

Visitors spent $1.13 billion

Visitors spent $1.13 billion

in 2020, including food, housing, shopping, and spas

32% population increase

32% population increase

in Hilton Head Island over the last decade

20+ hotels & resorts

20+ hotels & resorts

on Hilton Head Island

12 miles of beaches

12 miles of beaches

along the Atlantic coast

Golf Digest's #10 best golf destination in the world

Top Area Employers

Tanger Outlets Hilton Head Top Area Employers

A prominent tourist destination