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Berkeley County

South Carolina · 142,651 residents · 1,103.735 sq mi
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Berkeley County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $39,908. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $79,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
142,651
+11%since 1990
from 128,776 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
129 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 117 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
32.0
+13%since 1990
from 28.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
117K152K188K223K259K1990201020202024Berkeley County
2024247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,908
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,106 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,879
+54%since 1990
from $10,942 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
11.8%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 12.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,900
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $68,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$562
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $424 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
74.2%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 69.7% in 1990
25.8% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−15%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Berkeley County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic72.9%(93,931)
Black24.1%(31,033)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(2,427)
Asian2%(2,630)
Diversity Score53.8%(69,328)
2000
White, non-Hispanic66.8%(95,314)
Black26.5%(37,739)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(3,935)
Asian1.8%(2,636)
Diversity Score57.5%(81,986)
Diversity Score
57
+7%since 1990
from 54 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.4%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 11.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.2%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 75.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
−23%since 1990
from 23.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Berkeley County to nearby counties

BERKELEY COUNTY VS
Dorchester County
Income$78,198+96%
Home value$329,300+312%
Population178,397−35%
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BERKELEY COUNTY VS
Charleston County
Income$88,494+122%
Home value$489,100+512%
Population436,200+59%
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BERKELEY COUNTY VS
Williamsburg County
Income$46,213+16%
Home value$104,500+31%
Population29,662−89%
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BERKELEY COUNTY VS
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Income$52,401+31%
Home value$158,000+98%
Population31,043−89%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Berkeley County, South Carolina?

Berkeley County, South Carolina has about 142,651 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Berkeley County, South Carolina?

The typical household in Berkeley County, South Carolina earns about $39,908 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Berkeley County, South Carolina expensive?

In Berkeley County, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $79,900, and the typical rent is about $562 a month.

How educated are people in Berkeley County, South Carolina?

About 14.4% of adults age 25 and over in Berkeley County, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Berkeley County, South Carolina?

About 11.8% of people in Berkeley County, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Berkeley County, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Berkeley County, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 13,875 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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48 census tracts (top 20 by population)
Census Tract 207.11Census Tract 207.13Census Tract 207.10Census Tract 208.07Census Tract 206.02Census Tract 207.16Census Tract 204.07Census Tract 204.04Census Tract 207.18Census Tract 208.12Census Tract 207.07Census Tract 205.06Census Tract 207.17Census Tract 207.14Census Tract 207.19Census Tract 205.04Census Tract 206.01Census Tract 207.20Census Tract 205.03Census Tract 203.01
13 ZIP codes
ZIP 29445ZIP 29486ZIP 29461ZIP 29410ZIP 29492ZIP 29431ZIP 29479ZIP 29436ZIP 29450ZIP 29468ZIP 29453ZIP 29434ZIP 29469
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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