South Carolina Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 246,802 (100%) |
| Population Density | 224 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 58 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $84,358 |
| Per Capita Income | $40,958 |
| Median Home Value | $310,300 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 100,600 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 69,861 (69.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 23,850 (23.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 6,889 (6.8%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 93,711 |
| Average Household Size | 2.59 |
| Family Households | 63,702 (68.0%) |
The table below compares Berkeley County to the other 46 counties and county equivalents in South Carolina by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 8 | 84th |
| Population Density | # 12 | 76th |
| Median Household Income | # 4 | 93rd |
| Per Capita Income | # 7 | 87th |
| Diversity Index | # 8 | 84th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE South Carolina Census Data Comparison Tool.
