Berkeley County, SC
Living in Berkeley County
Bikeability21
Walkability35
Commute39
Public Transit17
Affordability63
Public Safety52
Airports47
Hospitals52
Colleges14
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools18
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
215kPopulation+45k (2010–19)
36 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
25%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
72%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black24%
Caucasian64%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate29%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household72%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$63kMedian Household Income+$13k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
30 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector71%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Military2%
Sales and office21%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$186kMedian Home Value+$36k (2010–19)
40%Built 2000 or Later
$907Median Monthly Rent+$241 (2010–19)
66%Owner-Occupied+5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home18%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later7%
Built 2010 to 20138%
Built 2000 to 200925%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K10%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity83%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas14%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Berkeley County
United States45
South Carolina43
Property Crime in Berkeley County
United States48
South Carolina52
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (40%)(57%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton39%
Donald Trump56%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46 | 4 | 0 |
| Feb | 49 | 3 | 0 |
| Mar | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 71 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 78 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 80 | 7 | 0 |
| Sep | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 49 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Berkeley County
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding76
Tornado23
Coastal Flooding25
Hurricane Force Winds4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Berkeley County, SC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Berkeley County, SC
St John's Christian Academy
4 miles, W
Trinity Christian Academy
11 miles, N
Northwood Academy
13 miles, SW
Ridge Christian Academy
15 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Berkeley County, SC
Charleston Southern University
17 miles, SW
Citadel Military College of South Carolina
28 miles, S
Medical University of South Carolina
29 miles, S
College of Charleston
29 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Berkeley County, SC
Trident Medical Center
17 miles, SW
Mount Pleasant Hospital
25 miles, SE
Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health
25 miles, S
East Cooper Medical Center
27 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Berkeley County, SC
Myrtle Beach International Airport
68 miles, NE
Florence Regional Airport
69 miles, N
Columbia Metropolitan Airport
84 miles, NW