Berkeley County, South Carolina
SC · FIPS 45015 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 246,802 | — | #292 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $84,358 | +12.3% | #441 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 36.9 years | -5.1% | #2,765 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $310,300 | +10.1% | #576 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,654 | +42.2% | #158 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.9% | -21.3% | #776 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Berkeley County has a population of 246,802, making it the #292 most populous county in the US. The median age is 36.9 years, which is 5.1% below the national median.
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The median household income in Berkeley County is $84,358, ranking #441 out of 3,222 counties — 12.3% above the national median. The poverty rate is 9.9% and unemployment stands at 3.0%.
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The median home value in Berkeley County is $310,300 (+10.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,654/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.5%.
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90.8% of residents in Berkeley County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.0% below the national rate.
About Berkeley County, South Carolina
Berkeley County, South Carolina has a total population of 246,802, making it the 292nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Berkeley County is 36.9 years, which is 5.1% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Berkeley County is $84,358, which ranks #441 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 12.3% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.9%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0%.
The median home value in Berkeley County is $310,300, 10.1% above the national median. Renters in Berkeley County pay a median gross rent of $1,654 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Berkeley County, 31.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 8.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 32.5 min.
Berkeley County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 60.1% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (22.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.2%).
All data for Berkeley County, South Carolina comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.