Berkeley County Summary

Life in Berkeley County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Berkeley County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Berkeley County:

  • The population in Berkeley County is 231,419.

  • The median home value in Berkeley County is $358,791.

  • The median income in Berkeley County is $77,874.

  • The median rent in Berkeley County is $1,410.

  • The unemployment rate in Berkeley County is 3.8%.

  • The poverty rate in Berkeley County is 10.9%.

  • The average high in Berkeley County is 79.1° and there are 125.4 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Berkeley County

List Of Cities & Towns in Berkeley County

Charleston, SC Population 149,960

North Charleston, SC Population 115,755

Summerville, SC Population 50,839

Goose Creek, SC Population 45,858

Hanahan, SC Population 20,731

Ladson, SC Population 15,298

Moncks Corner, SC Population 13,456

Sangaree, SC Population 8,680

Bonneau Beach, SC Population 1,500

St. Stephen, SC Population 1,386

Pinopolis, SC Population 933

Bonneau, SC Population 582

Russellville, SC Population 280

Jame, SC Population 78

Map Of Berkeley County

Berkeley County, SC Weather

  • The average high in Berkeley County is 79.1°.

  • There are 90.53 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 125.4 inches of rain each year with 0.2 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:25 hours of sun each day in Berkeley County.

StatBerkeley County
Mean High79.1
Nice Days90.53
Rainfall125.4
Snowfall0.2
Sunny_hours5:25
79.1°
Average High
125.4
Inches of Rain

Berkeley County Photos

Broadstreetcharleston
Source: Wikipedia User Khanrak | CC BY-SA 3.0
Charlestonsc
Source: Public Domain
Pink House Charleston Sc
Source: Wikipedia User Brian Stansberry | CC BY 3.0
Fort Moultrie
Source: Public Domain
Old Slave Mart Museum
Source: Wikipedia User Benjamin Dahlhoff | CC BY 3.0
Charleston Sc
Source: Public Domain

Berkeley County Demographics

Population over time in Berkeley County

The current population in Berkeley County is 231,419. The population has increased 4.5% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 224,806 1.2%
2021 222,103 3.3%
2020 215,044 -

Gender in Berkeley County

  • Berkeley County is 50.0% female with 115,693 female residents.

  • Berkeley County is 50.0% male with 115,725 male residents.

Female
50.0% (115,693)
Male
50.0% (115,725)
Gender Berkeley County SC USA
Female 50.0% 51.2% 50.4%
Male 50.0% 48.8% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Berkeley County

Berkeley County is:

  • 62.1% White with 143,713 White residents.

  • 23.1% African American with 53,497 African American residents.

  • 0.3% American Indian with 594 American Indian residents.

  • 2.3% Asian with 5,418 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 180 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.4% Other with 983 Other residents.

  • 4.4% Two Or More with 10,168 Two Or More residents.

  • 7.3% Hispanic with 16,866 Hispanic residents.

White
62.1% (143,713)
African American
23.1% (53,497)
American Indian
0.3% (594)
Asian
2.3% (5,418)
Hawaiian
0.1% (180)
Other
0.4% (983)
Two Or More
4.4% (10,168)
Hispanic
7.3% (16,866)

Table: Berkeley County By Race

Race Berkeley County SC USA
White 62.1% 63.0% 58.9%
African American 23.1% 25.6% 12.1%
American Indian 0.3% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 2.3% 1.7% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.4% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 4.4% 2.9% 3.5%
Hispanic 7.3% 6.2% 18.7%

Household Income For Berkeley County, South Carolina

  • 4.3% of households in Berkeley County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.8% of households in Berkeley County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 5.9% of households in Berkeley County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.5% of households in Berkeley County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 9.8% of households in Berkeley County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.5% of households in Berkeley County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 16.4% of households in Berkeley County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 20.8% of households in Berkeley County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 8.2% of households in Berkeley County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 6.8% of households in Berkeley County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.3% (10,022)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.8% (6,565)
$15,000 to $24,999
5.9% (13,737)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.5% (17,258)
$35,000 to $49,999
9.8% (22,575)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.5% (40,430)
$75,000 to $99,999
16.4% (37,976)
$100,000 to $149,999
20.8% (48,171)
$150,000 to $199,999
8.2% (18,905)
$200,000 or more
6.8% (15,776)
Income Berkeley County SC USA
Less than $10,000 4.3% 6.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.8% 4.2% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 5.9% 8.4% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.5% 8.7% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 9.8% 12.4% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.5% 17.5% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 16.4% 12.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 20.8% 15.4% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 8.2% 6.9% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 6.8% 7.4% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Berkeley County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Berkeley County completed < 9th grade.

  • 7.0% of adults in Berkeley County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 29.0% of adults in Berkeley County completed high school / ged.

  • 23.0% of adults in Berkeley County completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in Berkeley County completed associate's degree.

  • 18.0% of adults in Berkeley County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 8.0% of adults in Berkeley County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Berkeley County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Berkeley County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (6,942)
9-12th Grade
7% (16,199)
High School / GED
28% (67,111)
Some College
23% (53,226)
Associate's Degree
10% (23,141)
Bachelor's Degree
18% (41,655)
Master's Degree
8% (18,513)
Professional Degree
1% (2,314)
Doctorate Degree
1% (2,314)
Education Berkeley County SC USA
< 9th Grade 3% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 7% 7% 6%
High School / GED 28% 28% 26%
Some College 23% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 10% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 18% 19% 21%
Master's Degree 8% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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