Berkeley County's estimated 2026 population is 280,582 with a growth rate of 2.99% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Berkeley County is the 8th largest county in South Carolina. The 2010 population was 179,492 and has seen a growth of 56.32% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Berkeley County includes 63.09% White, 23.17% Black or African American, 3.79% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (63.09%)
Black or African American (23.17%)
Two or more races (7.14%)
Other race (3.79%)
Asian (2.33%)
Native American (0.4%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.08%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 150,619 | 63.09% |
| Black or African American | 55,308 | 23.17% |
| Two or more races | 17,043 | 7.14% |
| Other race | 9,048 | 3.79% |
| Asian | 5,568 | 2.33% |
| Native American | 954 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 183 | 0.08% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Berkeley County's average per capita income is $51,325. Household income levels show a median of $82,327. The poverty rate stands at 10.32%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $109,811 | $132,644 |
| Families | $94,812 | $116,120 |
| Households | $82,327 | $102,485 |
| Non Families | $53,558 | $66,665 |
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