Berkeley County, SC Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Berkeley County was 245,117, a 3.48% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Berkeley County's population was 236,871, an increase of 2.30% compared to a population of 231,538 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Berkeley County, SC population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Berkeley County increased by 101,710. In this period, the peak population was 245,117 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 143,407 - -
2001 145,114 1,707 1.19%
2002 146,633 1,519 1.05%
2003 147,876 1,243 0.85%
2004 151,521 3,645 2.46%
2005 152,852 1,331 0.88%
2006 159,066 6,214 4.07%
2007 164,342 5,276 3.32%
2008 170,307 5,965 3.63%
2009 174,069 3,762 2.21%
2010 179,492 5,423 3.12%
2011 183,833 4,341 2.42%
2012 189,696 5,863 3.19%
2013 194,171 4,475 2.36%
2014 198,485 4,314 2.22%
2015 203,313 4,828 2.43%
2016 208,798 5,485 2.7%
2017 214,938 6,140 2.94%
2018 221,841 6,903 3.21%
2019 228,952 7,111 3.21%
2020 231,538 2,586 1.13%
2021 236,871 5,333 2.3%
2022 245,117 8,246 3.48%
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Berkeley County, SC population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Berkeley County's population increased by 36,085 (25.16%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Berkeley County's population increased by 52,046 (29.00%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Berkeley County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Berkeley County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 245,117. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Berkeley County's population peaked in year 2022 at 245,117.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Berkeley County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 143,407.

Berkeley County, SC annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Berkeley County grew year by year for 22 years and declined for 0 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Berkeley County had an average annual population growth rate of 3.22% per year. Overall the population grew 70.92% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Berkeley County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Berkeley County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 3.22% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 13,579. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2021 to 2022, Berkeley County's population grew the most with an increase of 8,246 (3.48%).

While from 2002 and 2003, Berkeley County's population grew the least with a growth of 1,243 (0.85%).

Things to know

Is Berkeley County, SC population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Berkeley County's population increased by 13,579 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 5,333 (2.30%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 8,246 (3.48%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Berkeley County, SC changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Berkeley County increased by 50,946 (26.24%). The population was highest at 245,117 in the year 2022 and lowest at 194,171 in the year 2013. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 2.60%.

References

Datasets

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Berkeley County, SC Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
Last updated September 18, 2023
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Berkeley County population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Berkeley County across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Berkeley County was 245,117, a 3.48% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Berkeley County population was 236,871, an increase of 2.30% compared to a population of 231,538 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Berkeley County increased by 101,710. In this period, the peak population was 245,117 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Berkeley County population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Berkeley County is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Berkeley County population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

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