Berkeley County, South Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- Berkeley County
- State
- South Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 45015
- State FIPS
- 45
- County FIPS
- 015
Geography
- Land Area
- 1103.61 sq mi
- Water Area
- 130.90 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1234.51 sq mi
- Latitude
- 33.207700
- Longitude
- -79.953655
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 237,693
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 181,240
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 220,781 | 92.9% |
| Hispanic | 16,911 | 7.1% |
| White | 149,657 | 63.0% |
| Black | 55,949 | 23.5% |
| Asian | 5,034 | 2.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 650 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 157 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1,651 | 0.7% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 171,086 | 94.4% |
| Hispanic | 10,154 | 5.6% |
| White | 118,837 | 65.6% |
| Black | 44,387 | 24.5% |
| Asian | 5,263 | 2.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2,134 | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 159 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 698 | 0.4% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 246,802
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $85,935
- Poverty Rate
- 9.7%
- Population Below Poverty
- 24,021
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 154,062 | 62.4% |
| Black | 56,699 | 23.0% |
| Asian | 6,365 | 2.6% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 142,674
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 53,970 | 37.8% |
| Republican | 65,552 | 45.9% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 23,152 | 16.2% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 65,378 | 45.8% |
| Female | 77,293 | 54.2% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 86,382 | 60.5% |
| Hispanic | 6,542 | 4.6% |
| Black | 37,560 | 26.3% |
| Asian | 1,084 | 0.8% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 70,729
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 49.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 46,172 | 53.5% |
| Hispanic | 2,262 | 34.6% |
| Black | 16,343 | 43.5% |
| Asian | 400 | 36.9% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 32,189 | 49.2% |
| Female | 38,540 | 49.9% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 38,422 (23.2%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 51,376 (30.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 100,600
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $348,872
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,688
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 77.6%
- Public Transit
- 0.3%
- Work From Home
- 11.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.0%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.