Berkeley County, SC

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Berkeley County Overview

231,419
TOTAL POPULATION
115,726
MALE POPULATION
115,693
FEMALE POPULATION
100.03
MALES / 100 FEMALES
99.97
FEMALES / 100 MALES
36.7
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$37,563
PER CAPITA INCOME
$88,689
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$77,874
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
33.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
66.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$9,715
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.43
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
119,843
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
65.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Berkeley County Area Codes

Race in Berkeley County

The most populous races in Berkeley County are White / Caucasian (148,806 | 64.3%), Black / African American (54,006 | 23.3%), and Hispanic or Latino (16,866 | 7.3%).
Race in Berkeley County
Race# Population% Population
Asian5,4732.4%
Black / African American54,00623.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific2010.1%
Hispanic or Latino16,8667.3%
Native / Alaskan8110.4%
White / Caucasian148,80664.3%
Two or more Races14,5686.3%
Some other Race7,5543.3%
Total231,419100.0%

Ancestry in Berkeley County

The most populous ancestries reported in Berkeley County are German (23,917 | 10.3%), English (21,284 | 9.2%), Irish (21,140 | 9.1%), American (16,870 | 7.3%), and Italian (7,812 | 3.4%), together accounting for 39.3% of all Berkeley County residents.
Ancestry in Berkeley County
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan450.0%
African1,0730.5%
Alaska Native20.0%
Albanian130.0%
Alsatian260.0%
American16,8707.3%
Apache380.0%
Arab4300.2%
Argentinean740.0%
Armenian1610.1%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac560.0%
Australian860.0%
Austrian2370.1%
Bahamian850.0%
Bangladeshi60.0%
Barbadian130.0%
Belgian1250.1%
Bermudan430.0%
Bhutanese4020.2%
Blackfeet1580.1%
Bolivian810.0%
Brazilian8910.4%
British1,3080.6%
British West Indian350.0%
Bulgarian390.0%
Burmese6900.3%
Cajun540.0%
Canadian2670.1%
Cape Verdean110.0%
Celtic2120.1%
Central American2,3981.0%
Central American Indian2130.1%
Cherokee1,1690.5%
Cheyenne80.0%
Chickasaw490.0%
Chilean1340.1%
Chippewa70.0%
Choctaw630.0%
Colombian5660.2%
Costa Rican170.0%
Cree140.0%
Creek500.0%
Croatian530.0%
Cuban4660.2%
Czech6010.3%
Czechoslovakian830.0%
Danish4410.2%
Dominican2910.1%
Dutch1,3810.6%
Eastern European2690.1%
Ecuadorian1970.1%
Egyptian960.0%
English21,2849.2%
Estonian440.0%
Ethiopian140.0%
European4,1371.8%
Filipino360.0%
Finnish2540.1%
French5,3302.3%
French Canadian1,0590.5%
German23,91710.3%
Greek6750.3%
Guamanian / Chamorro790.0%
Guatemalan1990.1%
Guyanese160.0%
Haitian2680.1%
Honduran1,5840.7%
Hopi140.0%
Houma20.0%
Hungarian4090.2%
Icelander90.0%
Indian (Asian)8480.4%
Iranian670.0%
Iraqi130.0%
Irish21,1409.1%
Iroquois840.0%
Israeli240.0%
Italian7,8123.4%
Jamaican1200.1%
Japanese650.0%
Kenyan580.0%
Korean4,7132.0%
Lebanese1860.1%
Lithuanian3160.1%
Lumbee1580.1%
Luxembourger140.0%
Malaysian2660.1%
Maltese180.0%
Marshallese110.0%
Mexican6,8483.0%
Mexican American Indian1850.1%
Moroccan700.0%
Native Hawaiian1410.1%
Navajo120.0%
Nicaraguan320.0%
Nigerian1890.1%
Northern European2620.1%
Norwegian1,6320.7%
Pakistani2220.1%
Panamanian660.0%
Paraguayan130.0%
Pennsylvania German310.0%
Peruvian3040.1%
Polish3,8321.7%
Portuguese6200.3%
Potawatomi170.0%
Pueblo140.0%
Puerto Rican3,2201.4%
Romanian1000.0%
Russian5010.2%
Salvadoran5000.2%
Samoan400.0%
Scandinavian4860.2%
Scotch-Irish3,3561.5%
Scottish3,5991.6%
Seminole410.0%
Serbian120.0%
Sioux590.0%
Slavic500.0%
Slovak1460.1%
Slovene380.0%
South American1,8500.8%
Spaniard2060.1%
Spanish2160.1%
Sri Lankan6770.3%
Subsaharan African1,5910.7%
Sudanese340.0%
Swedish8720.4%
Swiss3270.1%
Thai3860.2%
Tlingit-Haida160.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian2300.1%
Turkish390.0%
Ukrainian3910.2%
Uruguayan820.0%
Venezuelan3990.2%
Vietnamese690.0%
Welsh1,0370.4%
Yaqui140.0%
Yugoslavian350.0%
Zimbabwean300.0%
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Immigrants in Berkeley County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Berkeley County came from Latin America (5,614 | 2.4%), Asia (3,989 | 1.7%), Central America (3,071 | 1.3%), South Eastern Asia (2,953 | 1.3%), and Philippines (2,448 | 1.1%), together accounting for 7.8% of all Berkeley County residents.
Immigrants in Berkeley County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan710.0%
Africa5390.2%
Argentina530.0%
Asia3,9891.7%
Australia630.0%
Bangladesh580.0%
Barbados170.0%
Bolivia30.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina140.0%
Brazil7550.3%
Bulgaria630.0%
Cambodia160.0%
Canada2920.1%
Caribbean5450.2%
Central America3,0711.3%
Chile780.0%
China3140.1%
Colombia3940.2%
Costa Rica50.0%
Cuba940.0%
Denmark780.0%
Dominica170.0%
Dominican Republic760.0%
Eastern Africa550.0%
Eastern Asia5030.2%
Eastern Europe3630.2%
Ecuador950.0%
Egypt1590.1%
El Salvador2930.1%
England1890.1%
Europe2,0770.9%
France400.0%
Germany6300.3%
Ghana110.0%
Greece630.0%
Guatemala2040.1%
Haiti1150.1%
Honduras8360.4%
Hong Kong140.0%
Hungary340.0%
India1980.1%
Indonesia140.0%
Iran280.0%
Iraq250.0%
Ireland650.0%
Italy2350.1%
Jamaica750.0%
Japan820.0%
Jordan870.0%
Kazakhstan80.0%
Korea1070.1%
Laos500.0%
Latin America5,6142.4%
Malaysia90.0%
Mexico1,7110.7%
Micronesia110.0%
Middle Africa270.0%
Morocco50.0%
Netherlands580.0%
Nigeria1640.1%
Northern Africa1640.1%
Northern Europe5690.3%
Norway30.0%
Oceania1010.0%
Pakistan260.0%
Panama220.0%
Peru1440.1%
Philippines2,4481.1%
Poland1430.1%
Portugal1010.0%
Romania260.0%
Russia50.0%
Scotland1790.1%
Somalia60.0%
South Africa170.0%
South America1,9980.9%
South Central Asia3890.2%
South Eastern Asia2,9531.3%
Southern Europe4170.2%
Spain180.0%
Sweden110.0%
Taiwan530.0%
Thailand1520.1%
Trinidad and Tobago770.0%
Turkey290.0%
Ukraine780.0%
Uruguay190.0%
Venezuela4570.2%
Vietnam2640.1%
Western Africa2760.1%
Western Asia1440.1%
Western Europe7280.3%
Zimbabwe160.0%
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Sex and Age in Berkeley County

Sex and Age in Berkeley County

The most populous age groups in Berkeley County are 20 to 24 Years (9,026 | 7.8%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (8,640 | 7.5%) for women.
Sex and Age in Berkeley County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years7,339 (6.3%)6,963 (6.0%)
5 to 9 Years8,675 (7.5%)7,356 (6.4%)
10 to 14 Years7,217 (6.2%)7,757 (6.7%)
15 to 19 Years8,471 (7.3%)7,049 (6.1%)
20 to 24 Years9,026 (7.8%)6,720 (5.8%)
25 to 29 Years8,240 (7.1%)7,932 (6.9%)
30 to 34 Years8,286 (7.2%)8,640 (7.5%)
35 to 39 Years8,162 (7.0%)8,520 (7.4%)
40 to 44 Years7,399 (6.4%)7,404 (6.4%)
45 to 49 Years7,118 (6.1%)7,284 (6.3%)
50 to 54 Years6,846 (5.9%)7,215 (6.2%)
55 to 59 Years6,788 (5.9%)6,796 (5.9%)
60 to 64 Years6,945 (6.0%)7,946 (6.9%)
65 to 69 Years5,342 (4.6%)6,918 (6.0%)
70 to 74 Years4,437 (3.8%)4,414 (3.8%)
75 to 79 Years2,716 (2.4%)3,578 (3.1%)
80 to 84 Years1,781 (1.5%)1,580 (1.4%)
85 Years and over938 (0.8%)1,621 (1.4%)
Total115,726 (100.0%)115,693 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Berkeley County

Median Family Size in Berkeley County

The median family size in Berkeley County is 3.12 persons per family, with married-couple families (43,963 | 72.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.16 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (4,540 | 7.5%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.60 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Berkeley County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple43,963 (72.8%)3.16
Single Male/Father4,540 (7.5%)2.60
Single Female/Mother11,869 (19.7%)3.16
Total Families60,372 (100.0%)3.12

Median Household Size in Berkeley County

The median household size in Berkeley County is 2.62 persons per household, with single female/mother households (11,869 | 13.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.38 persons per household. non-family households (26,586 | 30.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.27 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Berkeley County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple43,963 (50.6%)3.18
Single Male/Father4,540 (5.2%)3.09
Single Female/Mother11,869 (13.7%)3.38
Non-family26,586 (30.6%)1.27
Total Households86,958 (100.0%)2.62

Household Size by Marriage Status in Berkeley County

Out of a total of 86,958 households in Berkeley County, 60,372 (69.4%) are family households, while 26,586 (30.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 26,885, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 21,106.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Berkeley County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-21,106 (24.3%)
2-Person Households26,885 (30.9%)4,542 (5.2%)
3-Person Households13,593 (15.6%)552 (0.6%)
4-Person Households12,035 (13.8%)334 (0.4%)
5-Person Households5,586 (6.4%)33 (0.0%)
6-Person Households1,627 (1.9%)19 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households646 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total60,372 (69.4%)26,586 (30.6%)

Female Fertility in Berkeley County

Fertility by Age in Berkeley County

Average fertility rate in Berkeley County is 60.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 116.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 81.6% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Berkeley County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years63 (1.9%)9.0
20 to 34 years2,704 (81.6%)116.0
35 to 50 years545 (16.5%)22.0
Total3,312 (100.0%)60.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Berkeley County

62.7% of women with births (3,312) in Berkeley County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 21.7% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Berkeley County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)63 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years1,649 (61.0%)1,055 (39.0%)
35 to 50 years427 (78.3%)118 (21.6%)
Total2,077 (62.7%)1,235 (37.3%)

Fertility by Education in Berkeley County

Average fertility rate in Berkeley County is 60.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 85.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 41.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 37.9% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Berkeley County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School343 (10.4%)41.0
High School Diploma500 (15.1%)44.0
College or Associate's Degree1,254 (37.9%)63.0
Bachelor's Degree786 (23.7%)75.0
Graduate Degree429 (13.0%)85.0
Total3,312 (100.0%)60.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Berkeley County

37.3% of women with births in Berkeley County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 95.6% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 88.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Berkeley County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School41 (11.9%)302 (88.0%)
High School Diploma301 (60.2%)199 (39.8%)
College or Associate's Degree735 (58.6%)519 (41.4%)
Bachelor's Degree589 (74.9%)197 (25.1%)
Graduate Degree410 (95.6%)19 (4.4%)
Total2,077 (62.7%)1,235 (37.3%)

Income in Berkeley County

Income Overview in Berkeley County

Per Capita Income in Berkeley County is $37,563, while median incomes of families and households are $88,689 and $77,874 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income231,419$37,563
Median Family Income60,372$88,689
Mean Family Income60,372$109,498
Median Household Income86,958$77,874
Mean Household Income86,958$97,057
Income Deficit60,372$9,715
Wage / Income Gap (%)231,41933.05%
Wage / Income Gap ($)231,41966.95¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index231,4190.43

Earnings by Sex in Berkeley County

Average Earnings in Berkeley County are $42,207, $50,951 for men and $34,111 for women, a difference of 33.1%.
Earnings by Sex in Berkeley County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male67,121 (53.7%)$50,951
Female57,772 (46.3%)$34,111
Total124,893 (100.0%)$42,207

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Berkeley County

The most common earnings brackets in Berkeley County are $100,000+ for men (10,327 | 15.4%) and $55,000 to $64,999 for women (4,439 | 7.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Berkeley County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less2,372 (3.5%)3,618 (6.3%)
$2,500 to $4,9991,110 (1.7%)2,049 (3.5%)
$5,000 to $7,4991,192 (1.8%)1,801 (3.1%)
$7,500 to $9,9991,328 (2.0%)1,572 (2.7%)
$10,000 to $12,4991,442 (2.1%)2,405 (4.2%)
$12,500 to $14,9991,269 (1.9%)1,912 (3.3%)
$15,000 to $17,499989 (1.5%)1,722 (3.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9991,291 (1.9%)1,602 (2.8%)
$20,000 to $22,4991,706 (2.5%)1,909 (3.3%)
$22,500 to $24,9992,070 (3.1%)2,576 (4.5%)
$25,000 to $29,9994,850 (7.2%)4,344 (7.5%)
$30,000 to $34,9993,272 (4.9%)4,175 (7.2%)
$35,000 to $39,9993,361 (5.0%)3,414 (5.9%)
$40,000 to $44,9992,720 (4.1%)3,905 (6.8%)
$45,000 to $49,9993,852 (5.7%)3,373 (5.8%)
$50,000 to $54,9993,273 (4.9%)2,515 (4.3%)
$55,000 to $64,9996,255 (9.3%)4,439 (7.7%)
$65,000 to $74,9994,980 (7.4%)2,911 (5.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9999,462 (14.1%)4,358 (7.5%)
$100,000+10,327 (15.4%)3,172 (5.5%)
Total67,121 (100.0%)57,772 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Berkeley County

Average earnings in Berkeley County are $59,129 for men and $39,079 for women, a difference of 33.9%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $101,738, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $38,869. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $59,001, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $17,941.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Berkeley County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$38,869$17,941
High School Diploma$51,209$29,688
College or Associate's Degree$58,487$36,732
Bachelor's Degree$75,899$48,284
Graduate Degree$101,738$59,001
Total$59,129$39,079

Family Income in Berkeley County

Family Income Brackets in Berkeley County

According to the Berkeley County family income data, there are 14,731 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 24.4% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 966 families (1.6%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Berkeley County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001,5092.5%
$10,000 to $14,9999661.6%
$15,000 to $24,9992,7774.6%
$25,000 to $34,9993,9246.5%
$35,000 to $49,9994,9518.2%
$50,000 to $74,9999,90116.4%
$75,000 to $99,99910,08216.7%
$100,000 to $149,99914,73124.4%
$150,000 to $199,9996,21810.3%
$200,000+5,2528.7%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Berkeley County

7+ person families (620 | 1.0%) account for the highest median family income in Berkeley County with $107,260 per family, while 2-person families (28,843 | 47.8%) have the highest median income of $40,664 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Berkeley County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families28,843 (47.8%)$81,329
3-Person Families13,422 (22.2%)$93,033
4-Person Families11,193 (18.5%)$100,100
5-Person Families4,922 (8.2%)$101,471
6-Person Families1,372 (2.3%)$89,801
7+ Person Families620 (1.0%)$107,260
Total60,372 (100.0%)$88,689

Family Income by Number of Earners in Berkeley County

The median family income in Berkeley County is $88,689, with families comprising 3+ earners (6,472) having the highest median family income of $135,902, while families with no earners (8,254) have the lowest median family income of $55,766, accounting for 10.7% and 13.7% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Berkeley County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners8,254 (13.7%)$55,766
1 Earner20,295 (33.6%)$62,405
2 Earners25,351 (42.0%)$110,145
3+ Earners6,472 (10.7%)$135,902
Total60,372 (100.0%)$88,689

Household Income in Berkeley County

Household Income Brackets in Berkeley County

With 18,087 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Berkeley County, accounting for 20.8% of all households. In contrast, only 2,435 households (2.8%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Berkeley County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0003,7394.3%
$10,000 to $14,9992,4352.8%
$15,000 to $24,9995,1315.9%
$25,000 to $34,9996,5227.5%
$35,000 to $49,9998,5229.8%
$50,000 to $74,99915,21817.5%
$75,000 to $99,99914,26116.4%
$100,000 to $149,99918,08720.8%
$150,000 to $199,9997,1318.2%
$200,000+5,9136.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in Berkeley County

The median household income in Berkeley County is $77,874, with the highest median household income of $87,610 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 31,540 households (36.3%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $58,571, with 20,776 households (23.9%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Berkeley County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years3,323 (3.8%)$60,819
25 to 44 Years31,319 (36.0%)$83,984
45 to 64 Years31,540 (36.3%)$87,610
65+ Years20,776 (23.9%)$58,571
Total86,958 (100.0%)$77,874

Poverty in Berkeley County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Berkeley County

With 9.5% poverty level for males and 12.3% for females among the residents of Berkeley County, under 5 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 1,455 males (20.3%) and 368 females (25.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Berkeley County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,455 (20.3%)1,107 (15.9%)
5 Years151 (8.5%)368 (25.6%)
6 to 11 Years1,183 (12.2%)1,387 (15.7%)
12 to 14 Years612 (15.0%)757 (16.5%)
15 Years346 (19.2%)290 (17.9%)
16 and 17 Years470 (16.5%)246 (8.4%)
18 to 24 Years1,338 (12.4%)1,349 (14.9%)
25 to 34 Years697 (4.3%)1,978 (12.0%)
35 to 44 Years1,142 (7.4%)1,668 (10.5%)
45 to 54 Years992 (7.1%)1,495 (10.3%)
55 to 64 Years1,202 (8.8%)1,698 (11.5%)
65 to 74 Years638 (6.6%)999 (8.8%)
75 Years and over383 (7.1%)867 (13.0%)
Total10,609 (9.5%)14,209 (12.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Berkeley County

According to the poverty statistics in Berkeley County, males aged 25 to 34 years and females aged 16 and 17 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 95.7% of males and 91.6% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Berkeley County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years5,715 (79.7%)5,845 (84.1%)
5 Years1,628 (91.5%)1,070 (74.4%)
6 to 11 Years8,478 (87.7%)7,442 (84.3%)
12 to 14 Years3,472 (85.0%)3,843 (83.5%)
15 Years1,458 (80.8%)1,327 (82.1%)
16 and 17 Years2,388 (83.6%)2,686 (91.6%)
18 to 24 Years9,410 (87.5%)7,687 (85.1%)
25 to 34 Years15,335 (95.7%)14,560 (88.0%)
35 to 44 Years14,182 (92.5%)14,255 (89.5%)
45 to 54 Years12,909 (92.9%)12,987 (89.7%)
55 to 64 Years12,495 (91.2%)13,030 (88.5%)
65 to 74 Years9,047 (93.4%)10,307 (91.2%)
75 Years and over5,001 (92.9%)5,783 (87.0%)
Total101,518 (90.5%)100,822 (87.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Berkeley County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Berkeley County show that 4.1% or 1,817 of the total 43,963 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 8.9%, comprising of 302 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Berkeley County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children24,988 (95.9%)1,058 (4.1%)
1 or 2 Children13,930 (96.8%)457 (3.2%)
3 or 4 Children3,087 (91.1%)302 (8.9%)
5 or more Children141 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total42,146 (95.9%)1,817 (4.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Berkeley County

According to the poverty data in Berkeley County, 11.7% or 533 single-father households and 21.4% or 2,535 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 452 households (25.4%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 73 households (79.3%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Berkeley County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children59 (2.3%)355 (8.6%)
1 or 2 Children452 (25.4%)1,441 (22.2%)
3 or 4 Children22 (12.1%)666 (58.8%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)73 (79.3%)
Total533 (11.7%)2,535 (21.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Berkeley County

The poverty data for Berkeley County shows that 1,817 of the married-couple family households (4.1%) and 3,068 of the single-parent households (18.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 302 households (8.9%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 73 household (62.9%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Berkeley County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children1,058 (4.1%)414 (6.2%)
1 or 2 Children457 (3.2%)1,893 (22.9%)
3 or 4 Children302 (8.9%)688 (52.4%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)73 (62.9%)
Total1,817 (4.1%)3,068 (18.7%)

Employment Characteristics in Berkeley County

Employment by Class of Employer in Berkeley County

Among the 113,737 employed individuals in Berkeley County, private company employees (71,780 | 63.1%), federal government employees (13,034 | 11.5%), and local government employees (7,786 | 6.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Berkeley County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees71,78063.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)4,3843.8%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)6,0495.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations5,0414.4%
Local Government Employees7,7866.9%
State Government Employees5,4634.8%
Federal Government Employees13,03411.5%
Unpaid Family Workers2000.2%
Total113,737100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Berkeley County

According to the labor force statistics for Berkeley County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (182,687), 65.6% or 119,843 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.8% or 4,554 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 86.2% or 14,590 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 75 years and over age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 12.9% or 104 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Berkeley County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years6,132 (50.7%)570 (9.3%)
20 to 24 Years12,707 (80.7%)839 (6.6%)
25 to 29 Years13,859 (85.7%)471 (3.4%)
30 to 34 Years14,590 (86.2%)525 (3.6%)
35 to 44 Years26,699 (84.8%)774 (2.9%)
45 to 54 Years22,400 (78.7%)851 (3.8%)
55 to 59 Years9,645 (71.0%)183 (1.9%)
60 to 64 Years7,818 (52.5%)219 (2.8%)
65 to 74 Years5,130 (24.3%)149 (2.9%)
75 Years and over806 (6.6%)104 (12.9%)
Total119,843 (65.6%)4,554 (3.8%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Berkeley County

According to labor force statistics for Berkeley County, 78.2% of individuals (95,029) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (121,521) are in the labor force, with 3.2% or 3,041 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 85.3% or 30,148 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 7.1% or 454 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Berkeley County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School6,391 (58.7%)773 (7.1%)
High School Diploma25,063 (73.2%)1,198 (3.5%)
College / Associate Degree33,457 (81.5%)1,149 (2.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher30,148 (85.3%)848 (2.4%)
Total95,029 (78.2%)3,889 (3.2%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Berkeley County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Berkeley County are Management (10,616 | 9.8%), Community & Social Service (10,287 | 9.5%), Computers, Engineering & Science (8,044 | 7.4%), Education Instruction & Library (6,249 | 5.8%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (5,799 | 5.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Berkeley County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Berkeley County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (82.3%), Computers, Engineering & Science (74.8%), and Computers & Mathematics (69.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (85.9%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (84.6%), and Education Instruction & Library (83.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Berkeley County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management6,293 (59.3%)4,323 (40.7%)
Business & Financial2,213 (48.5%)2,354 (51.5%)
Computers, Engineering & Science6,016 (74.8%)2,028 (25.2%)
Computers & Mathematics2,474 (69.9%)1,065 (30.1%)
Architecture & Engineering3,192 (82.3%)689 (17.7%)
Life, Physical & Social Science350 (56.1%)274 (43.9%)
Community & Social Service 2,617 (25.4%)7,670 (74.6%)
Education, Arts & Media666 (35.8%)1,196 (64.2%)
Legal Services & Support218 (23.4%)713 (76.6%)
Education Instruction & Library1,019 (16.3%)5,230 (83.7%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment714 (57.4%)531 (42.6%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating895 (15.4%)4,904 (84.6%)
Health Technologists541 (14.1%)3,302 (85.9%)
Total (Category)18,034 (45.9%)21,279 (54.1%)
Total (Overall)57,009 (52.4%)51,717 (47.6%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Berkeley County are Food Preparation & Serving (5,144 | 4.7%), Cleaning & Maintenance (3,736 | 3.4%), Personal Care & Service (3,224 | 3.0%), Security & Protection (2,814 | 2.6%), and Healthcare Support (1,978 | 1.8%).
Services Occupations in Berkeley County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Berkeley County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (81.3%), Security & Protection (75.2%), and Firefighting & Prevention (71.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (90.5%), Personal Care & Service (89.2%), and Food Preparation & Serving (60.9%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Berkeley County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support187 (9.5%)1,791 (90.5%)
Security & Protection2,116 (75.2%)698 (24.8%)
Firefighting & Prevention1,197 (71.1%)487 (28.9%)
Law Enforcement919 (81.3%)211 (18.7%)
Food Preparation & Serving2,009 (39.1%)3,135 (60.9%)
Cleaning & Maintenance2,320 (62.1%)1,416 (37.9%)
Personal Care & Service349 (10.8%)2,875 (89.2%)
Total (Category)6,981 (41.3%)9,915 (58.7%)
Total (Overall)57,009 (52.4%)51,717 (47.6%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Berkeley County are Office & Administration (12,621 | 11.6%), and Sales & Related (11,310 | 10.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Berkeley County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Berkeley County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related4,918 (43.5%)6,392 (56.5%)
Office & Administration3,050 (24.2%)9,571 (75.8%)
Total (Category)7,968 (33.3%)15,963 (66.7%)
Total (Overall)57,009 (52.4%)51,717 (47.6%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Berkeley County are Construction & Extraction (6,672 | 6.1%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (5,714 | 5.3%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (187 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Berkeley County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Berkeley County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry141 (75.4%)46 (24.6%)
Construction & Extraction6,352 (95.2%)320 (4.8%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair5,504 (96.3%)210 (3.7%)
Total (Category)11,997 (95.4%)576 (4.6%)
Total (Overall)57,009 (52.4%)51,717 (47.6%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Berkeley County are Production (7,011 | 6.5%), Material Moving (4,800 | 4.4%), and Transportation (4,202 | 3.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Berkeley County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Berkeley County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production5,225 (74.5%)1,786 (25.5%)
Transportation3,551 (84.5%)651 (15.5%)
Material Moving3,253 (67.8%)1,547 (32.2%)
Total (Category)12,029 (75.1%)3,984 (24.9%)
Total (Overall)57,009 (52.4%)51,717 (47.6%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Berkeley County

Employment Industries in Berkeley County

The major employment industries in Berkeley County include Manufacturing (13,785 | 12.7%), Retail Trade (12,320 | 11.3%), Health Care & Social Assistance (11,347 | 10.4%), Construction (9,170 | 8.4%), and Professional & Scientific (8,851 | 8.1%).
Employment Industries in Berkeley County

Employment Industries by Sex in Berkeley County

The Berkeley County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (87.9%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (76.7%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (84.5%), and Educational Services (76.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Berkeley County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting398 (76.7%)121 (23.3%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction8,057 (87.9%)1,113 (12.1%)
Manufacturing10,316 (74.8%)3,469 (25.2%)
Wholesale Trade1,611 (72.2%)619 (27.8%)
Retail Trade5,718 (46.4%)6,602 (53.6%)
Transportation & Warehousing4,296 (70.8%)1,768 (29.2%)
Utilities1,248 (75.8%)398 (24.2%)
Information818 (49.8%)826 (50.2%)
Finance & Insurance1,014 (33.7%)1,991 (66.3%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing1,051 (44.1%)1,333 (55.9%)
Professional & Scientific5,060 (57.2%)3,791 (42.8%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)27 (100.0%)
Administrative & Support2,769 (55.7%)2,200 (44.3%)
Educational Services2,024 (24.0%)6,397 (76.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance1,757 (15.5%)9,590 (84.5%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation684 (40.0%)1,025 (60.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services3,129 (39.5%)4,797 (60.5%)
Public Administration4,076 (60.7%)2,644 (39.4%)
Total57,009 (52.4%)51,717 (47.6%)

Education in Berkeley County

School Enrollment in Berkeley County

The most common levels of schooling among the 55,507 students in Berkeley County are elementary school (12,530 | 22.6%), high school (12,403 | 22.3%), and middle school (12,050 | 21.7%).
School Enrollment in Berkeley County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool2,9615.3%
Kindergarten3,2265.8%
Elementary School12,53022.6%
Middle School12,05021.7%
High School12,40322.3%
College / Undergraduate9,09716.4%
Graduate / Professional3,2405.8%
Total55,507100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Berkeley County

Out of a total of 55,507 students who are enrolled in schools in Berkeley County, 10,435 (18.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 45,072 (81.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 1,366 (57.3% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 7,884 (87.5% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Berkeley County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds1,019 (42.7%)1,366 (57.3%)
5 to 9 Year Old12,586 (84.9%)2,235 (15.1%)
10 to 14 Year Olds12,715 (85.9%)2,084 (14.1%)
15 to 17 Year Olds7,884 (87.5%)1,123 (12.5%)
18 to 19 Year Olds2,244 (74.3%)777 (25.7%)
20 to 24 Year Olds3,028 (77.8%)863 (22.2%)
25 to 34 Year Olds2,665 (72.5%)1,012 (27.5%)
35 Years and over2,932 (75.1%)974 (24.9%)
Total45,072 (81.2%)10,435 (18.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Berkeley County

Business (10,532 | 22.5%), education (6,228 | 13.3%), science & technology (4,783 | 10.2%), engineering (4,148 | 8.9%), and arts & humanities (3,122 | 6.7%) are the most common fields of study among 46,752 individuals in Berkeley County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Berkeley County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics2,0914.5%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural2,5645.5%
Physical & Health Sciences1,4073.0%
Psychology2,0654.4%
Social Sciences2,5295.4%
Engineering4,1488.9%
Multidisciplinary Studies3640.8%
Science & Technology4,78310.2%
Business10,53222.5%
Education6,22813.3%
Literature & Languages2,1094.5%
Liberal Arts & History2,0934.5%
Visual & Performing Arts1,2452.7%
Communications1,4723.2%
Arts & Humanities3,1226.7%
Total46,752100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Berkeley County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Berkeley County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Berkeley County are males with 2 vehicles (26,921, accounting for 44.7%) and females with 2 vehicles (21,550, making up 52.7%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Berkeley County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle1,236 (2.1%)641 (1.3%)
1 Vehicle8,618 (14.3%)11,027 (21.6%)
2 Vehicles26,921 (44.7%)21,550 (42.2%)
3 Vehicles15,806 (26.3%)12,797 (25.1%)
4 Vehicles5,291 (8.8%)4,002 (7.8%)
5 or more Vehicles2,316 (3.8%)1,063 (2.1%)
Total60,188 (100.0%)51,080 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Berkeley County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Berkeley County are 30 to 34 minutes (18,901 commuters, 18.2%), 20 to 24 minutes (15,448 commuters, 14.8%), and 15 to 19 minutes (13,344 commuters, 12.8%).
Commute Time in Berkeley County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1,7151.7%
5 to 9 Minutes7,3047.0%
10 to 14 Minutes9,5019.1%
15 to 19 Minutes13,34412.8%
20 to 24 Minutes15,44814.8%
25 to 29 Minutes8,3888.1%
30 to 34 Minutes18,90118.2%
35 to 39 Minutes4,2654.1%
40 to 44 Minutes4,9104.7%
45 to 59 Minutes11,59111.1%
60 to 89 Minutes6,3336.1%
90 or more Minutes2,3802.3%

Commute Time by Sex in Berkeley County

The most common commute times in Berkeley County are 30 to 34 minutes (11,037 commuters, 19.2%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (7,864 commuters, 16.9%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Berkeley County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes889 (1.5%)826 (1.8%)
5 to 9 Minutes4,141 (7.2%)3,163 (6.8%)
10 to 14 Minutes4,841 (8.4%)4,660 (10.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes6,740 (11.7%)6,604 (14.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes8,814 (15.3%)6,634 (14.3%)
25 to 29 Minutes4,723 (8.2%)3,665 (7.9%)
30 to 34 Minutes11,037 (19.2%)7,864 (16.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes2,289 (4.0%)1,976 (4.3%)
40 to 44 Minutes3,043 (5.3%)1,867 (4.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes6,278 (10.9%)5,313 (11.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes3,396 (5.9%)2,937 (6.3%)
90 or more Minutes1,401 (2.4%)979 (2.1%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Berkeley County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Berkeley County are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (9,390, 16.3%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (7,308, 15.7%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Berkeley County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM4,022 (7.0%)1,656 (3.6%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM4,252 (7.4%)1,069 (2.3%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM4,552 (7.9%)2,065 (4.4%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM9,390 (16.3%)5,005 (10.8%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM6,367 (11.1%)6,522 (14.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM7,839 (13.6%)7,308 (15.7%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM4,606 (8.0%)4,181 (9.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM4,480 (7.8%)4,815 (10.4%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM2,344 (4.1%)3,006 (6.5%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM2,513 (4.4%)3,668 (7.9%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM745 (1.3%)1,410 (3.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM607 (1.1%)413 (0.9%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM2,876 (5.0%)2,527 (5.4%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM2,999 (5.2%)2,843 (6.1%)
Total57,592 (100.0%)46,488 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Berkeley County

Occupancy by Ownership in Berkeley County

Of the total 86,958 dwellings in Berkeley County, owner-occupied units account for 64,310 (74.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 22,648 (26.0%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Berkeley County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units64,31074.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units22,64826.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units86,958100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Berkeley County

Occupancy by Household Size in Berkeley County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household21,10624.3%
2-Person Household31,42736.1%
3-Person Household14,14516.3%
4+ Person Household20,28023.3%
Total Housing Units86,958100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Berkeley County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Berkeley County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household15,032 (71.2%)6,074 (28.8%)
2-Person Household23,622 (75.2%)7,805 (24.8%)
3-Person Household9,870 (69.8%)4,275 (30.2%)
4+ Person Household15,786 (77.8%)4,494 (22.2%)
Total Housing Units64,310 (74.0%)22,648 (26.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Berkeley County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Berkeley County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School4,859 (68.5%)2,234 (31.5%)
High School Diploma16,565 (72.2%)6,369 (27.8%)
College/Associate Degree21,578 (72.2%)8,302 (27.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher21,308 (78.8%)5,743 (21.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Berkeley County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Berkeley County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years18,04220.7%
35 to 44 Years16,60019.1%
45 to 54 Years16,10618.5%
55 to 64 Years15,43417.7%
65 to 74 Years13,02715.0%
75 to 84 Years6,0627.0%
85 Years and Over1,6871.9%
Total86,958100.0%

Housing Finances in Berkeley County

Median Income by Occupancy in Berkeley County

Median Income by Occupancy in Berkeley County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied64,310 (74.0%)$85,570
Renter-Occupied22,648 (26.0%)$55,766
Average86,958 (100.0%)$77,874

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Berkeley County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Berkeley County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0001,606 (2.5%)989 (4.4%)
$5,000 to $9,999646 (1.0%)525 (2.3%)
$10,000 to $14,9991,386 (2.2%)1,081 (4.8%)
$15,000 to $19,9991,800 (2.8%)717 (3.2%)
$20,000 to $24,9991,476 (2.3%)1,169 (5.2%)
$25,000 to $34,9994,006 (6.2%)2,479 (11.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9995,172 (8.0%)3,311 (14.6%)
$50,000 to $74,99911,021 (17.1%)4,171 (18.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99910,796 (16.8%)3,474 (15.3%)
$100,000 to $149,99915,181 (23.6%)2,920 (12.9%)
$150,000 or more11,220 (17.4%)1,812 (8.0%)
Total64,310 (100.0%)22,648 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Berkeley County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Berkeley County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3004,257 (6.6%)106 (0.5%)
$300 to $4999,351 (14.5%)429 (1.9%)
$500 to $7998,303 (12.9%)1,105 (4.9%)
$800 to $9994,306 (6.7%)2,015 (8.9%)
$1,000 to $1,49915,378 (23.9%)8,090 (35.7%)
$1,500 to $1,99912,519 (19.5%)5,571 (24.6%)
$2,000 to $2,4995,398 (8.4%)2,205 (9.7%)
$2,500 to $2,9992,206 (3.4%)354 (1.6%)
$3,000 or more2,592 (4.0%)350 (1.5%)
Total64,310 (100.0%)22,648 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Berkeley County

Housing Structures in Berkeley County

Housing Structures in Berkeley County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached57,73566.4%
Single Unit, Attached3,5414.1%
2 Unit Apartments1,0501.2%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,2831.5%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments2,4172.8%
10 or more Apartments7,3268.4%
Mobile Home / Other13,60615.7%
Total86,958100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Berkeley County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Berkeley County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached51,619 (89.4%)6,116 (10.6%)
Single Unit, Attached2,466 (69.6%)1,075 (30.4%)
2 Unit Apartments78 (7.4%)972 (92.6%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments236 (18.4%)1,047 (81.6%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments225 (9.3%)2,192 (90.7%)
10 or more Apartments448 (6.1%)6,878 (93.9%)
Mobile Home / Other9,238 (67.9%)4,368 (32.1%)
Total64,310 (74.0%)22,648 (26.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Berkeley County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Berkeley County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room84 (0.1%)652 (2.9%)
2 or 3 Rooms926 (1.4%)4,078 (18.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms16,869 (26.2%)10,391 (45.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms26,766 (41.6%)5,941 (26.2%)
8 or more Rooms19,665 (30.6%)1,586 (7.0%)
Total64,310 (100.0%)22,648 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Berkeley County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Berkeley County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas13,050 (20.3%)1,669 (7.4%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas1,519 (2.4%)536 (2.4%)
Electricity48,830 (75.9%)20,104 (88.8%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene145 (0.2%)50 (0.2%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels423 (0.7%)54 (0.2%)
No Fuel Used343 (0.5%)235 (1.0%)
Total64,310 (100.0%)22,648 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Berkeley County

Household Vehicle Usage in Berkeley County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle1,124 (1.8%)1,863 (8.2%)
1 Vehicle16,106 (25.0%)10,083 (44.5%)
2 Vehicles28,732 (44.7%)7,644 (33.8%)
3 or more Vehicles18,348 (28.5%)3,058 (13.5%)
Total64,310 (100.0%)22,648 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Berkeley County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Berkeley County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units22,34941,961
Median Property Value$208,600$273,200
Median Household Income$58,612$8,803
Monthly Housing Costs$453$2,581
Real Estate Taxes$967$1,202

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Berkeley County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Berkeley County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0003,363 (15.0%)1,131 (2.7%)
$50,000 to $99,9992,580 (11.5%)891 (2.1%)
$100,000 to $299,99910,091 (45.2%)22,148 (52.8%)
$300,000 to $499,9993,955 (17.7%)13,205 (31.5%)
$500,000 to $749,9991,192 (5.3%)2,388 (5.7%)
$750,000 to $999,999375 (1.7%)1,093 (2.6%)
$1,000,000 or more793 (3.5%)1,105 (2.6%)
Total22,349 (100.0%)41,961 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Berkeley County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Berkeley County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0001,291 (5.8%)566 (1.3%)
$10,000 to $24,9993,288 (14.7%)961 (2.3%)
$25,000 to $34,9992,302 (10.3%)1,374 (3.3%)
$35,000 to $49,9992,581 (11.6%)1,704 (4.1%)
$50,000 to $74,9994,489 (20.1%)2,591 (6.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,400 (10.7%)6,532 (15.6%)
$100,000 to $149,9993,581 (16.0%)8,396 (20.0%)
$150,000 or more2,417 (10.8%)11,600 (27.6%)
Total22,349 (100.0%)41,961 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Berkeley County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Berkeley County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x7,341 (32.9%)98,315 (234.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x3,344 (15.0%)10,888 (26.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x2,809 (12.6%)12,311 (29.3%)
4.0x or more8,455 (37.8%)7,437 (17.7%)
Total22,349 (100.0%)41,961 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Berkeley County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Berkeley County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8008,531 (38.2%)347 (0.8%)
$800 to $1,4996,904 (30.9%)6,064 (14.4%)
$800 to $1,4995,701 (25.5%)17,055 (40.6%)
Total22,349 (100.0%)41,961 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Berkeley County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Berkeley County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Berkeley County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years16,408 (93.6%)1,125 (6.4%)
6 to 18 Years37,407 (94.5%)2,166 (5.5%)
19 to 25 Years15,411 (83.0%)3,155 (17.0%)
26 to 34 Years23,541 (85.9%)3,857 (14.1%)
35 to 44 Years25,538 (83.2%)5,152 (16.8%)
45 to 54 Years24,346 (86.4%)3,829 (13.6%)
55 to 64 Years25,142 (88.5%)3,273 (11.5%)
65 to 74 Years20,769 (98.9%)222 (1.1%)
75 Years and older12,004 (99.8%)30 (0.3%)
Total200,566 (89.8%)22,809 (10.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Berkeley County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Berkeley County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born16,408 (93.6%)1,125 (6.4%)
Foreign Born, Citizen37,407 (94.5%)2,166 (5.5%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen15,411 (83.0%)3,155 (17.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Berkeley County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Berkeley County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00016,793 (82.9%)3,467 (17.1%)
$25,000 to $49,99929,769 (85.1%)5,210 (14.9%)
$50,000 to $74,99932,180 (89.1%)3,944 (10.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99933,684 (88.0%)4,611 (12.0%)
$100,000 and over87,992 (94.1%)5,495 (5.9%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Berkeley County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Berkeley County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 66,724 (38.4%)10,259 (58.5%)
6 to 18 Years15,618 (39.5%)23,968 (60.6%)
19 to 25 Years2,748 (14.8%)13,222 (71.2%)
25 to 34 Years3,581 (13.1%)21,172 (77.3%)
35 to 44 Years3,761 (12.2%)23,040 (75.1%)
45 to 54 Years4,599 (16.3%)21,947 (77.9%)
55 to 64 Years7,116 (25.0%)21,443 (75.5%)
65 to 74 Years20,036 (95.5%)13,963 (66.5%)
75 Years and over11,916 (99.0%)8,324 (69.2%)
Total76,099 (34.1%)157,338 (70.4%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Berkeley County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Berkeley County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years7 (0.1%)50 (0.7%)
5 to 17 Years1,918 (9.3%)1,394 (7.1%)
18 to 34 Years1,607 (6.9%)1,352 (5.4%)
35 to 64 Years5,184 (12.3%)6,624 (14.7%)
65 to 74 Years3,227 (33.3%)2,727 (24.1%)
75 Years and over2,471 (45.9%)3,324 (50.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Berkeley County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Berkeley County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years7 (0.1%)50 (0.7%)
5 to 17 Years288 (1.4%)399 (2.0%)
18 to 34 Years227 (1.0%)100 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years1,811 (4.3%)1,116 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years1,672 (17.3%)714 (6.3%)
75 Years and over1,863 (34.6%)1,394 (21.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Berkeley County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)19 (0.3%)
5 to 17 Years75 (0.4%)198 (1.0%)
18 to 34 Years112 (0.5%)345 (1.4%)
35 to 64 Years982 (2.3%)897 (2.0%)
65 to 74 Years690 (7.1%)463 (4.1%)
75 Years and over315 (5.9%)649 (9.8%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Berkeley County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,578 (7.7%)839 (4.3%)
18 to 34 Years1,159 (5.0%)960 (3.8%)
35 to 64 Years1,560 (3.7%)2,319 (5.1%)
65 to 74 Years756 (7.8%)630 (5.6%)
75 Years and over539 (10.0%)891 (13.4%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Berkeley County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years74 (0.4%)121 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years192 (0.8%)139 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years2,555 (6.0%)4,187 (9.3%)
65 to 74 Years1,651 (17.1%)1,866 (16.5%)
75 Years and over1,268 (23.5%)1,932 (29.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Berkeley County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years278 (1.3%)195 (1.0%)
18 to 34 Years124 (0.5%)108 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years665 (1.6%)1,355 (3.0%)
65 to 74 Years472 (4.9%)378 (3.3%)
75 Years and over168 (3.1%)580 (8.7%)

Technology Access in Berkeley County

Computing Device Access in Berkeley County

Computing Device Access in Berkeley County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop69,25279.6%
Smartphone77,88589.6%
Tablet55,95464.3%
No Computing Device4,7415.4%
Total86,958100.0%

Internet Access in Berkeley County

Internet Access in Berkeley County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet1230.1%
Broadband Home64,45174.1%
Cellular Data Only8,0369.2%
Satellite Internet5,8666.8%
No Internet11,93713.7%
Total86,958100.0%

Berkeley County Summary

Berkeley County is located in the Lowcountry region of South Carolina, and is one of the state’s 46 counties. It is bordered by Charleston County to the north, Dorchester County to the east, and Colleton County to the west. The county seat is Moncks Corner, and the largest city is Goose Creek. As of the 2010 census, the population of Berkeley County was 177,843, making it the third most populous county in South Carolina.

History

Berkeley County was established in 1682 as part of the colonial Province of Carolina. It was named for John Berkeley, one of the eight Lords Proprietors of the Province. The county was originally part of the larger Colleton County, but was split off in 1882.
During the American Revolution, Berkeley County was the site of several battles, including the Battle of Monck’s Corner in 1780. The county was also the site of the Battle of Eutaw Springs in 1781, which was the last major battle of the war in the South.

Geography

Berkeley County covers an area of 843 square miles, making it the fourth largest county in South Carolina. The county is located in the Lowcountry region of the state, and is mostly flat with some rolling hills. The terrain is mostly covered in pine and hardwood forests, with some wetlands and swamps. The Santee River forms the northern border of the county, and the Cooper River forms the eastern border.
The county is divided into four townships: Berkeley, Goose Creek, Jamestown, and Moncks Corner. The county seat is Moncks Corner, and the largest city is Goose Creek. Other cities and towns in the county include Bonneau, Cross, Huger, Jamestown, Pineville, and St. Stephen.

Economy

Berkeley County has a diverse economy, with a mix of manufacturing, agriculture, and services. The county’s largest employers are Boeing, Santee Cooper, and the Berkeley County School District. Other major employers include Trident Technical College, Berkeley Electric Cooperative, and the Berkeley County Government.
Agriculture is an important part of the county’s economy, with crops such as corn, soybeans, cotton, and peanuts being grown. Livestock production is also important, with cattle, hogs, and poultry being raised.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Berkeley County was 177,843, making it the third most populous county in South Carolina. The population was spread out, with 24.3% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37.4 years.
The racial makeup of the county was 68.2% White, 25.3% African American, 0.5% Native American, 2.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.7% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the county was $50,845, and the median income for a family was $60,945. The per capita income for the county was $25,845. About 8.2% of families and 10.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Berkeley County?
Total Population of Berkeley County is 231,419.
What is the Total Male Population of Berkeley County?
Total Male Population of Berkeley County is 115,726.
What is the Total Female Population of Berkeley County?
Total Female Population of Berkeley County is 115,693.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Berkeley County?
There are 100.03 Males per 100 Females in Berkeley County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Berkeley County?
There are 99.97 Females per 100 Males in Berkeley County.
What is the Median Population Age in Berkeley County?
Median Population Age in Berkeley County is 36.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Berkeley County
Average Family Size in Berkeley County is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Berkeley County
Average Household Size in Berkeley County is 2.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Berkeley County?
Per Capita income in Berkeley County is $37,563.
What is the Median Family Income in Berkeley County?
Median Family Income in Berkeley County is $88,689.
What is the Median Household income in Berkeley County?
Median Household Income in Berkeley County is $77,874.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Berkeley County?
Income or Wage Gap in Berkeley County is 33.1%.
Women in Berkeley County earn 66.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Berkeley County?
Family Income Deficit in Berkeley County is $9,715.
Families that are below poverty line in Berkeley County earn $9,715 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Berkeley County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Berkeley County is 0.43.
How Large is the Labor Force in Berkeley County?
There are 119,843 People in the Labor Forcein in Berkeley County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Berkeley County?
65.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Berkeley County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Berkeley County?
Unemployment Rate in Berkeley County is 3.8%.