Berkeley County, South Carolina Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Berkeley County is located in South Carolina with a total population of 238,723. It is the 8th most populous county out of 46 in South Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Berkeley County is 36.7 years. This is 8% lower than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Berkeley County is $82,327. This is 23% higher than the state median of $66,818. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 5% higher. The poverty rate stands at 10.3%. This is 27% lower than the state poverty rate of 14.2%. The unemployment rate is 3.6%. This is 26% lower than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $280,300. Housing costs are 18% higher than the state median of $236,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 74.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 71.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Berkeley County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 60.7% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 22.9%.

Education

29.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 5% lower than the state rate of 31.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.6%.