Berkeley County's estimated 2026 population is 283,340 with a growth rate of 3.16% 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 57.86% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 36.9 years
Female: 38.3 years
Male: 35.5 years
There are 188,513 adults, (36,615 of whom are seniors) in Berkeley County.
Female: 123,908 (50.2%)
Male: 122,894 (49.8%)
The racial composition of Berkeley County includes 62.42% White, 22.97% Black or African American, 3.6% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 154,062 | 62.42% |
| Black or African American | 56,699 | 22.97% |
| Two or more races | 19,441 | 7.88% |
| Other race | 8,879 | 3.6% |
| Asian | 6,365 | 2.58% |
| Native American | 1,205 | 0.49% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 151 | 0.06% |
Berkeley County's average per capita income is $53,068. Household income levels show a median of $84,358. The poverty rate stands at 9.92%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $113,242 | $136,359 |
| Families | $97,717 | $120,383 |
| Households | $84,358 | $104,881 |
| Non Families | $54,872 | $67,107 |
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