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World Population Review
Berkeley County, South Carolina Population 2021
Berkeley County, South Carolina's estimated population is 241,357 with a growth rate of 2.87% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Berkeley County, South Carolina is the 9th largest county in South Carolina. The 2010 Population was 179,480 and has seen a growth of 34.48% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 241,357 | 6,725 | 2.87% |
| 2020 | 234,632 | 6,725 | 2.95% |
| 2019 | 227,907 | 6,725 | 3.04% |
| 2018 | 221,182 | 6,641 | 3.10% |
| 2017 | 214,541 | 6,016 | 2.89% |
| 2016 | 208,525 | 5,459 | 2.69% |
| 2015 | 203,066 | 4,771 | 2.41% |
| 2014 | 198,295 | 4,264 | 2.20% |
| 2013 | 194,031 | 4,428 | 2.34% |
| 2012 | 189,603 | 5,825 | 3.17% |
| 2011 | 183,778 | 4,298 | 2.39% |
| 2010 | 179,480 | 50,704 | 39.37% |
| 1990 | 128,776 | 34,049 | 35.94% |
| 1980 | 94,727 | 38,528 | 68.56% |
| 1970 | 56,199 | 18,003 | 47.13% |
| 1960 | 38,196 | 7,945 | 26.26% |
| 1950 | 30,251 | 3,123 | 11.51% |
| 1940 | 27,128 | 4,892 | 22.00% |
| 1930 | 22,236 | -322 | -1.43% |
| 1920 | 22,558 | -929 | -3.96% |
| 1910 | 23,487 | -6,967 | -22.88% |
| 1900 | 30,454 | -24,974 | -45.06% |
| 1890 | 55,428 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
2.87%
County Website
State
Founded
1882
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
179,480
Growth Since 2010
34.48%
Berkeley County, South Carolina Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 143,238 | 66.61% |
| Black or African American | 51,660 | 24.02% |
| Two or More Races | 7,502 | 3.49% |
| Some Other Race | 6,736 | 3.13% |
| Asian | 4,766 | 2.22% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 947 | 0.44% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 195 | 0.09% |
Berkeley County, South Carolina Population by Race
Berkeley County, South Carolina Population Pyramid $2021
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Berkeley County, South Carolina Population by Age
Berkeley County, South Carolina Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 76,881 | 2.75 | 71.9 |
| Married | 40,698 | 3.23 | 81.9 |
| Non Family | 21,726 | 1.31 | 62.5 |
| Female | 10,643 | 3.58 | 56.3 |
| Male | 3,814 | 3.47 | 62.6 |
3.22
Average Family Size
2.75
Average Household Size
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Berkeley County, South Carolina Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4,898 | 3.43% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 10,319 | 7.22% |
| High School Graduate | 42,093 | 29.44% |
| Some College | 34,113 | 23.86% |
| Associates Degree | 15,815 | 11.06% |
| Bachelors Degree | 23,743 | 16.61% |
| Graduate Degree | 11,974 | 8.38% |
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Berkeley County, South Carolina Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Berkeley County, South Carolina Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95,204 | 86,764 | 26,821 |
| Black | 33,515 | 29,296 | 5,706 |
| Hispanic | 7,265 | 5,403 | 1,243 |
| Other Race | 3,778 | 2,625 | 538 |
| Asian | 3,485 | 3,104 | 1,279 |
| 2+ Races | 2,828 | 2,616 | 663 |
| Native American | 637 | 588 | 88 |
| Islander | 101 | 92 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 92.50%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 36.70%.
Berkeley County, South Carolina Educational Attainment by Race
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$39,917
Average Earnings
$47,408
Average Male
$31,773
Average Female
Berkeley County, South Carolina Earnings by Educational Attainment
Berkeley County, South Carolina Language by Age
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Berkeley County, South Carolina Language
91.71% of Berkeley County, South Carolina residents speak only English, while 8.29% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.67% of the population.
Berkeley County, South Carolina Language
Berkeley County, South Carolina Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 134,247 | 11,325 | 8.44% |
| Black | 50,913 | 9,916 | 19.48% |
| Hispanic | 13,743 | 2,663 | 19.38% |
| Other | 6,725 | 1,639 | 24.37% |
| Multiple | 7,055 | 792 | 11.23% |
| Asian | 4,692 | 430 | 9.16% |
| Native | 940 | 114 | 12.13% |
11.89%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.24%
Male Poverty Rate
13.47%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Berkeley County, South Carolina
The race most likely to be in poverty in Berkeley County, South Carolina is Other, with 24.37% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Berkeley County, South Carolina is White, with 8.44% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.39%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.05%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.85%.
Berkeley County, South Carolina Poverty
Berkeley County, South Carolina Poverty Rate by Education
Berkeley County, South Carolina Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
50.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.5%
Male Marriage Rate
49.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Berkeley County, South Carolina Married by Age and Sex
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Berkeley County, South Carolina Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Berkeley County, South Carolina Marital Status by Race
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Berkeley County, South Carolina Marital Status
Berkeley County, South Carolina Veterans by War
Berkeley County, South Carolina Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,444 | 15.25% |
| Black | 4,361 | 11.37% |
| Hispanic | 959 | 11.21% |
| 2+ Races | 522 | 14.97% |
| Other Race | 418 | 9.26% |
| Asian | 347 | 9.28% |
| Native American | 107 | 15.67% |
Berkeley County, South Carolina Veterans by Race
Berkeley County, South Carolina Veterans by Education
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5.35%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.47%
Veteran Disability Rate
Berkeley County, South Carolina Veterans by Education
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65.4%
Labor Force Participation
59.5%
Employment Rate
5%
Unemployment Rate
Berkeley County, South Carolina Employment by Age
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Berkeley County, South Carolina Employment by Race
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Berkeley County, South Carolina Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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94.43%
Native Born
5.57%
Foreign Born
2.99%
Non Citizen
2.58%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
94.43% of Berkeley County, South Carolina residents were born in the United States, with 49.65% having been born in South Carolina. 2.99% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Berkeley County, South Carolina Place of Birth
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990