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Berea

South Carolina · 16,862 residents · 7.698 sq mi
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Berea has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,829. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $204,700. The poverty rate of 22.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,862
+19%since 2000
from 14,158 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,190 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 1,839 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.7
+3%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K14K15K16K17K1990201020202024Berea
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,829
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,670 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,163
+52%since 2000
from $16,512 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.9%
+18.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.440
+6%since 2010
from 0.415 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade16.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade15.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$204,700
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,076
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $477 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 63.1% in 2000
36.1% rent
Vacancy rate
7.3%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.6%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
+64%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
70
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68%(9,633)
Black15.7%(2,226)
Hispanic / Latino13.4%(1,902)
Asian1.4%(202)
Other0%
Diversity Score60%(8,492)
2024
White, non-Hispanic43.1%(7,269)
Black19%(3,200)
Hispanic / Latino32.2%(5,425)
Asian1.4%(235)
Other4.3%(733)
Diversity Score84.1%(14,176)
Diversity Score
84
+40%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.3%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+66%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.4%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 11.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 58.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.5%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
18.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.6%
−42.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2012
from 13.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
18.4%
−60.4 ptssince 2013
from 78.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.3%
+29.0 ptssince 2017
from 58.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
70.8%
−6.7 ptssince 2016
from 77.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
25.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2016
from 19.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Berea, South Carolina?

Berea, South Carolina has about 16,862 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Berea, South Carolina?

The typical household in Berea, South Carolina earns about $49,829 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Berea, South Carolina expensive?

In Berea, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $204,700, and the typical rent is about $1,076 a month.

How educated are people in Berea, South Carolina?

About 21.3% of adults age 25 and over in Berea, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Berea, South Carolina?

About 22.9% of people in Berea, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Berea, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Berea, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,327 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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