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Berkeley County

South Carolina · 229,861 residents · 1,103.735 sq mi
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Berkeley County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,443. The county has grown rapidly, with population up 61% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $197,300.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
229,861
+61%since 2000
from 142,651 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
208 / sq mi
+61%since 2000
from 129 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.6
+14%since 2000
from 32.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
117K152K188K223K259K1990201020202024Berkeley County
2024247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,443
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,908 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,655
+82%since 2000
from $16,879 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.1%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$197,300
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,164
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $562 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
28.3% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+51%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.8%(95,314)
Black26.5%(37,739)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(3,935)
Asian1.8%(2,636)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.5%(81,986)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic60%(137,840)
Black22.5%(51,784)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(20,328)
Asian2.3%(5,353)
Other5.1%(11,684)
Diversity Score71%(163,193)
Segregation Score26.3%(60,565)
Diversity Score
71
+24%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
26
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.4%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.1%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
+57%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 67.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.6%
−25.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.5%
−71.6 ptssince 2013
from 82.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Home value$329,300+67%
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Home value$489,100+148%
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Home value$104,500−47%
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Home value$158,000−20%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Berkeley County, South Carolina?

Berkeley County, South Carolina has about 229,861 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Berkeley County, South Carolina earns about $65,443 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 $197,300, and the typical rent is about $1,164 a month.

How educated are people in Berkeley County, South Carolina?

About 25.4% 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 11.9% 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 101,085 residents, a change of about 78 percent over that period.

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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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