Berkeley County, South Carolina
Berkeley County is home to 246,802 people. 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line, below the South Carolina rate (14.1%). The median household income is $84,358.
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| Measure | Value | South Carolina | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 246,802 | 5,296,225 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $84,358 | $69,324 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 9.9% | 14.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 13.8% | 19.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 9.2% | 9.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.0% | 32.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $310,300 | $259,000 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $1,654 | $1,180 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 51.3% | 52.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 6.7% | 5.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 36.9 years | 40.2 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Charleston County
- Clarendon County
- Dorchester County
- Georgetown County
- Orangeburg County
- Williamsburg County
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.