The 2000 Census showed that Berkeley County had a population of 142,651 people. This represented 3.56% of the total population of South Carolina, making it the state's 9th most populous county (out of 46 counties).
From the Census Estimates for 2009<1>, Berkeley had a population of 173,498 people. This is an increase of 21.62% since the 2000 Census.
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 177,843 | +24.67% | +2.5% since 2009 |
2009 | 173,498 | +21.62% | +2.31% since 2008 |
2008 | 169,586 | +18.88% | +3.75% since 2007 |
2007 | 163,455 | +14.58% | +3.45% since 2006 |
2006 | 158,007 | +10.76% | +3.89% since 2005 |
2005 | 152,092 | +6.62% | +0.91% since 2004 |
2004 | 150,720 | +5.66% | +1.99% since 2003 |
2003 | 147,785 | +3.6% | +1.29% since 2002 |
2002 | 145,904 | +2.28% | +0.92% since 2001 |
2001 | 144,568 | +1.34% | +1.34% since 2000 |
--- | | | 2000 | 142,651 | The Last Census |
Berkeley County had 54,717 Housing Units<2> at the time of the 2000 Census.
The 2000 Census shows that Berkeley County has a total area<3> of 1,228 square miles [3,180 km²]. Of this total, 1,097 square miles [2,843 km²] of the area is land, with the balance (10.61%) being water (130.4 square miles [337.6 km²]).
Using the above population and land area values, Berkeley County had a population density of 130 people per square mile [50.2 people/km²], making it the state's 17th most densely populated county (out of 46 counties).
US Census QuickFacts
The Census Bureau has created documents containing demographic information that are called QuickFacts. A QuickFact that is specific to Berkeley County is available. The QuickFact also contains a comparison between Berkeley and the state of South Carolina. Click here for the Berkeley County QuickFact (QF-45015).
Below are some of the communities that are located in Berkeley County:
Community | Census QuickFact | Population (2009 Est) | Population (2000 Census) | Change in Population |
Charleston | QF-4513330 | 115,638 | 96,650 | 19.65% |
North Charleston | QF-4550875 | 97,601 | 79,641 | 22.55% |
Goose Creek | QF-4529815 | 39,064 | 29,208 | 33.74% |
Hanahan | QF-4532065 | 16,253 | 12,937 | 25.63% |
Moncks Corner | QF-4547275 | 7,266 | 5,952 | 22.08% |
Below are the counties that adjoin and form the boundaries of Berkeley County. A link to their specific Census QuickFact has been provided.
County | Census QuickFact | Direction | Population (2009 Est.) | Population (2000 Census) | Change in Population |
Charleston | QF-45019 | S | 355,276 | 309,969 | 14.62% |
Dorchester | QF-45035 | W | 130,417 | 96,413 | 35.27% |
Georgetown | QF-45043 | NE | 60,703 | 55,797 | 8.79% |
Orangeburg | QF-45075 | NW | 90,112 | 91,582 | -1.61% |
Williamsburg | QF-45089 | N | 34,445 | 37,217 | -7.45% |
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