Berkeley County, South Carolina Population 2022
Berkeley County, South Carolina's estimated population is 248,082 with a growth rate of 2.79% 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 38.22% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | 55,428 | 0.00% | |
| 1900 | 30,454 | -24,974 | -45.06% |
| 1910 | 23,487 | -6,967 | -22.88% |
| 1920 | 22,558 | -929 | -3.96% |
| 1930 | 22,236 | -322 | -1.43% |
| 1940 | 27,128 | 4,892 | 22.00% |
| 1950 | 30,251 | 3,123 | 11.51% |
| 1960 | 38,196 | 7,945 | 26.26% |
| 1970 | 56,199 | 18,003 | 47.13% |
| 1980 | 94,727 | 38,528 | 68.56% |
| 1990 | 128,776 | 34,049 | 35.94% |
| 2010 | 179,480 | 50,704 | 39.37% |
| 2011 | 183,778 | 4,298 | 2.39% |
| 2012 | 189,603 | 5,825 | 3.17% |
| 2013 | 194,031 | 4,428 | 2.34% |
| 2014 | 198,295 | 4,264 | 2.20% |
| 2015 | 203,066 | 4,771 | 2.41% |
| 2016 | 208,525 | 5,459 | 2.69% |
| 2017 | 214,541 | 6,016 | 2.89% |
| 2018 | 221,182 | 6,641 | 3.10% |
| 2019 | 227,907 | 6,725 | 3.04% |
| 2020 | 234,632 | 6,725 | 2.95% |
| 2021 | 241,357 | 6,725 | 2.87% |
| 2022 | 248,082 | 6,725 | 2.79% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 145,937 | 65.71% |
| Black or African American | 51,751 | 23.30% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 777 | 0.35% |
| Asian | 5,252 | 2.36% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 100 | 0.05% |
| Some Other Race | 7,999 | 3.60% |
| Two or More Races | 10,287 | 4.63% |
Berkeley County, South Carolina Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 79,597 | 2.75 | 72.3 |
| Married | 41,300 | 3.26 | 81.8 |
| Male | 3,960 | 3.38 | 62.1 |
| Female | 11,116 | 3.6 | 54.8 |
| Non Family | 23,221 | 1.31 | 65.5 |
3.25
Average Family Size
2.75
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4,681 | 3.15% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 11,561 | 7.79% |
| High School Graduate | 44,735 | 30.14% |
| Some College | 34,646 | 23.34% |
| Associates Degree | 15,118 | 10.19% |
| Bachelors Degree | 24,977 | 16.83% |
| Graduate Degree | 12,694 | 8.55% |
Berkeley County, South Carolina Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 3,827 | 3,483 | 1,559 |
| White | 98,508 | 89,947 | 27,852 |
| 2+ Races | 4,081 | 3,263 | 840 |
| Hispanic | 7,768 | 5,887 | 1,522 |
| Black | 34,447 | 29,665 | 6,066 |
| Other Race | 3,571 | 2,658 | 593 |
| Native American | 543 | 482 | 69 |
| Islander | 63 | 53 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 91.31%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 40.74%.
$41,407
Average Earnings
$50,238
Average Male
$32,926
Average Female
Berkeley County, South Carolina Language by Age
Berkeley County, South Carolina Language
91.26% of Berkeley County, South Carolina residents speak only English, while 8.74% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.07% of the population.
Berkeley County, South Carolina Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 50,996 | 9,565 | 18.76% |
| Native | 769 | 140 | 18.21% |
| Hispanic | 14,635 | 2,423 | 16.56% |
| White | 137,081 | 12,835 | 9.36% |
| Asian | 5,099 | 316 | 6.20% |
| Other | 1,186 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 9,883 | 704 | 7.12% |
11.90%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.94%
Male Poverty Rate
13.80%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Berkeley County, South Carolina
The race most likely to be in poverty in Berkeley County, South Carolina is Black, with 18.76% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Berkeley County, South Carolina is Multiple, with 7.12% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.32%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.17%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.89%.
Berkeley County, South Carolina Marital Status
Marriage Rates
49.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.1%
Male Marriage Rate
47.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Berkeley County, South Carolina Married by Age and Sex
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
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,108 | 14.54% |
| Black | 4,360 | 11.18% |
| Native American | 83 | 14.34% |
| Asian | 294 | 7.45% |
| Other Race | 589 | 13.72% |
| 2+ Races | 641 | 12.70% |
| Hispanic | 1,085 | 12.09% |
Berkeley County, South Carolina Veterans by Education
5.50%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.06%
Veteran Disability Rate
64.9%
Labor Force Participation
59.1%
Employment Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
49.44%
Born in Berkeley County, South Carolina
94.67%
Native Born
5.33%
Foreign Born
2.64%
Non Citizen
2.69%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
94.67% of Berkeley County, South Carolina residents were born in the United States, with 49.44% having been born in South Carolina. 2.64% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- 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