Berkeley County, South Carolina Race & Ethnicity Demographics (2024)

Racial distribution and diversity statistics for Berkeley County, South Carolina

Berkeley County, South Carolina Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

246,802

Diversity Score

57.6

Diversity Tier

Moderate

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)
60.1%%

Berkeley County, South Carolina Racial & Ethnic Breakdown

Bar chart showing racial distribution in  for 2024
Figure 1: Percentage breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity in (2024).


Berkeley County, South Carolina Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
White (Non-Hispanic)148,26060.1%
Black / African American56,03522.7%
Hispanic or Latino22,5879.2%
Two or More Races11,3744.6%
Asian6,2452.5%
Other Race1,5000.6%
Native American6500.3%
Pacific Islander1510.1%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Berkeley County, South Carolina

The largest racial or ethnic group in Berkeley County, South Carolina is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 60.1% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Berkeley County, South Carolina has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 57.6/100, which is considered a Moderate level of diversity.
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