Berkeley County, South Carolina Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Berkeley County, South Carolina
Berkeley County, South Carolina Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
246,802
Median Age
36.9
Male Median
35.5
Female Median
38.3
Berkeley County, South Carolina Population Growth

Berkeley County, South Carolina Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +45.3%%.
+45.3%% Growth
Berkeley County, South Carolina Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Berkeley County, South Carolina Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 36.9 | 246,802 |
| 2023 | 36.7 | 238,723 |
| 2022 | 36.7 | 231,419 |
| 2021 | 36.7 | 224,806 |
| 2020 | 36.5 | 222,103 |
| 2019 | 36.1 | 215,044 |
| 2018 | 36.0 | 209,065 |
| 2017 | 35.8 | 204,632 |
| 2016 | 35.6 | 199,081 |
| 2015 | 35.3 | 193,613 |
| 2014 | 35.0 | 188,835 |
| 2013 | 34.8 | 184,366 |
| 2012 | 34.6 | 179,773 |
| 2011 | 34.4 | 174,679 |
| 2010 | 34.3 | 169,878 |
Berkeley County, South Carolina Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 6.2% |
| 5–17 | 17.5% |
| 18–24 | 9.2% |
| 25–34 | 14.3% |
| 35–54 | 26.0% |
| 55–64 | 12.1% |
| 65+ | 14.8% |
Dependency Ratios for Berkeley County, South Carolina
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 62.5
- Youth Dependency:
- 38.4
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 24.1
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Berkeley County, South Carolina
The median age in Berkeley County, South Carolina is 36.9 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Berkeley County, South Carolina is 246,802.
In Berkeley County, South Carolina, seniors (ages 65+) make up 14.8% of the population, while children under 18 represent 17.5%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Berkeley County, South Carolina is aging.