Poverty Rate in Berkeley County, South Carolina
In Berkeley County, South Carolina, an estimated 18,480 of 237,761 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Berkeley County, South Carolina?
The poverty rate in Berkeley County, South Carolina is 7.8%.
- How many people in Berkeley County, South Carolina live in poverty?
In Berkeley County, South Carolina, an estimated 18,480 of 237,761 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Berkeley County, South Carolina compare to the average for South Carolina?
The poverty rate in Berkeley County, South Carolina is 44.29% lower than the South Carolina average. In Berkeley County, South Carolina, an estimated 7.8% of 237,761 people live in poverty. In South Carolina, 14.0% of 5,140,248 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Berkeley County, South Carolina compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Berkeley County, South Carolina is 38.1% lower than the US average. In Berkeley County, South Carolina, an estimated 7.8% of 237,761 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Bonneau, South Carolina 38.5% of 582 people.
- Bonneau Beach, South Carolina 19.7% of 1,488 people.
- Charleston, South Carolina 12.6% of 144,094 people.
- Goose Creek, South Carolina 7.3% of 43,196 people.
- Hanahan, South Carolina 13% of 20,603 people.
Under 18 years
10.4% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Berkeley County, South Carolina
2023
10.4% of 58 thousand people
Under 5 years
4.5% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Berkeley County, South Carolina
2023
4.5% of 15 thousand people
5 to 17 years
12.5% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Berkeley County, South Carolina
2023
12.5% of 43 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
9.5% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Berkeley County, South Carolina
2023
9.5% of 57 thousand people
18 to 64 years
8.3% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Berkeley County, South Carolina
2023
8.3% of 154 thousand people
18 to 34 years
9.9% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Berkeley County, South Carolina
2023
9.9% of 57 thousand people
35 to 64 years
7.3% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Berkeley County, South Carolina
2023
7.3% of 97 thousand people
60 years and over
11.7% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Berkeley County, South Carolina
2023
11.7% of 55 thousand people
65 years and over
10.6% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Berkeley County, South Carolina
2023
10.6% of 38 thousand people
White
7.3% Poverty Rate for White people in Berkeley County, South Carolina
2023
7.3% of 158 thousand people
Black or African American
12.1% Poverty Rate for Black People in Berkeley County, South Carolina
2023
12.1% of 60 thousand people
Asian
8.6% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Berkeley County, South Carolina
2023
8.6% of 6 thousand people
Two or more races
11.3% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Berkeley County, South Carolina
2023
11.3% of 16 thousand people
Hispanic
13.7% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Berkeley County, South Carolina
2023
13.7% of 21 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
7.2% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Berkeley County, South Carolina
2023
7.2% of 152 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
8.3% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Berkeley County, South Carolina
2023
8.3% of 170 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
24.6% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Berkeley County, South Carolina
2023
24.6% of 13 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
9.7% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Berkeley County, South Carolina
2023
9.7% of 48 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
7.9% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Berkeley County, South Carolina
2023
7.9% of 54 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
3.8% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Berkeley County, South Carolina
2023
3.8% of 56 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
4.8% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Berkeley County, South Carolina
2023
4.8% of 133 thousand people
Employed
4.2% Poverty Rate for employed people in Berkeley County, South Carolina
2023
4.2% of 127 thousand people
Male
2.6% Poverty Rate for employed men in Berkeley County, South Carolina
2023
2.6% of 65 thousand people
Female
6% Poverty Rate for employed women in Berkeley County, South Carolina
2023
6% of 63 thousand people
Unemployed
18.3% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Berkeley County, South Carolina
2023
18.3% of 5 thousand people
Male
19.3% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Berkeley County, South Carolina
2023
19.3% of 3 thousand people
Female
16.6% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Berkeley County, South Carolina
2023
16.6% of 2 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
8.9% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Berkeley County, South Carolina
2023
8.9% of 200 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.7% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Berkeley County, South Carolina
2023
2.7% of 99 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
10.6% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Berkeley County, South Carolina
2023
10.6% of 40 thousand people
Did not work
17.6% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Berkeley County, South Carolina
2023
17.6% of 62 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
19.2% Poverty Rate for single people in Berkeley County, South Carolina
2023
19.2% of 45 thousand people
Male
18.3% Poverty Rate for single men in Berkeley County, South Carolina
2023
18.3% of 22 thousand people
Female
20.1% Poverty Rate for single women in Berkeley County, South Carolina
2023
20.1% of 23 thousand people
18 to 24 years
27.4% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Berkeley County, South Carolina
2023
27.4% of 6 thousand people
25 to 34 years
10.4% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Berkeley County, South Carolina
2023
10.4% of 11 thousand people
35 to 44 years
26.7% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Berkeley County, South Carolina
2023
26.7% of 5 thousand people
45 to 54 years
4.6% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Berkeley County, South Carolina
2023
4.6% of 5 thousand people
55 to 64 years
21% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Berkeley County, South Carolina
2023
21% of 8 thousand people
65 to 74 years
17.2% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Berkeley County, South Carolina
2023
17.2% of 5 thousand people
75 years and over
25.8% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Berkeley County, South Carolina
2023
25.8% of 5 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
3.8% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Berkeley County, South Carolina
2023
3.8% of 24 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
30.5% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Berkeley County, South Carolina
2023
30.5% of 8 thousand people
Did not work
40% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Berkeley County, South Carolina
2023
40% of 13 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
9.1% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Berkeley County, South Carolina
2023
9.1%
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