Editing Berkeley County, South Carolina

{{Short description|County in South Carolina, United States}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=April 2024}}
{{Infobox U.S. county
 | county      = Berkeley County
 | state        = South Carolina
 | ex image             = Old Berkeley County Courthouse - Mount Pleasant, SC.jpg
 | ex image cap         = Old [[Old Berkeley County Courthouse (South Carolina)|Berkeley County Courthouse]]
 | seal                 = Berkeley County Seal.jpg
 | founded              = 1882
 | named for            = [[William Berkeley (governor)|Sir William Berkeley]]
 | seat wl       = Moncks Corner
 | largest city wl = Goose Creek
 | city type         = community
 | area_total_sq_mi    = 1233.88
 | area_land_sq_mi     = 1103.62
 | area_water_sq_mi     = 130.26
 | area percentage      = 10.56
 | census yr            = 2020
 | pop                  = 229861  
 | pop_est_as_of        = 2023
 | population_est       = 255217 {{gain}}
 | density_sq_mi        = auto
 | coordinates          = {{coord|33.21|-79.95|type:adm2nd_region:US-SC_source:USCensusBureau2020gazetteerfiles|display=inline,title}}
 | time zone           = Eastern
 | district             = 1st
 | logo                 = Berkeley County Logo.png
 | motto                = "One Berkeley"<br/>"Rich History. Bright Future."
 | leader_title         = County Supervisor
 | leader_name    = Johnny Cribb
 | web                  = www.berkeleycountysc.gov }}

'''Berkeley County''' is a [[County (United States)|county]] in the [[U.S. state]] of [[South Carolina]]. As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], its population was 229,861.<ref name="2020CensusQuickFacts"/> Its [[county seat]] is [[Moncks Corner, South Carolina|Moncks Corner]], and the largest community is [[Goose Creek, South Carolina|Goose Creek]].<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |access-date=June 7, 2011 |title=Find a County |publisher=National Association of Counties |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110531210815/http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |archive-date=May 31, 2011 }}</ref> After two previous incarnations of Berkeley County, the current county was created in 1882.<ref name=Newberry>{{cite web|url=http://publications.newberry.org/ahcbp/documents/SC_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm|title=South Carolina: Individual County Chronologies|website=South Carolina Atlas of Historical County Boundaries|publisher=The Newberry Library|date=2009|access-date=March 20, 2015|archive-date=January 3, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170103154824/http://publications.newberry.org/ahcbp/documents/SC_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref> Berkeley County is included in the [[Charleston, South Carolina metropolitan area]].

==History==
Berkeley County was established in 1682. It was named after [[John Berkeley, 1st Baron Berkeley of Stratton|John]] and [[William Berkeley (governor)|William Berkeley]], co-owners of the [[Province of Carolina]].<ref>{{cite book|author=Federal Writers' Project|author-link=Federal Writers' Project|title=Palmetto Place Names|url=https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uc1.c056089075&view=1up&seq=18|year=1941|publisher=Sloane Printing Co.|page=12}}</ref>  It became part of the Charleston District in 1769. It did not exist as a District during most of the 19th century and generally was part of the [[South Carolina Lowcountry|Low Country]] culture. In 1882, after Democrats regained control of the state legislature following the [[Reconstruction era (United States)|Reconstruction era]], they established the current incarnation of Berkeley County, with its seat at [[Mount Pleasant, South Carolina|Mount Pleasant]]. The county seat was moved in 1895 to Moncks Corner.<ref name=Newberry/> Berkeley is also known for Revolutionary War connections.
The [[Old Berkeley County Courthouse (South Carolina)|Old Berkeley County Courthouse]] was listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]] in 1971.<ref name="nris">{{NRISref|version=2010a}}</ref>

==Geography==
{{maplink|frame=yes|zoom=8|id=Q495105|type=shape-inverse|text=Interactive map of Berkeley County}}
According to the [[U.S. Census Bureau]], the county has a total area of {{convert|1233.88|sqmi}}, of which {{convert|1103.62|sqmi}} is land and {{convert|130.26|sqmi}}, or 10.56%, is water.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 23, 2022 |title=2020 County Gazetteer Files – South Carolina |url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2020_Gazetteer/2020_gaz_counties_45.txt |access-date=September 10, 2023 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref>

===National protected areas===
* [[Francis Marion National Forest]] (part)
* [[Hell Hole Swamp|Hell Hole Bay Wilderness]]
* [[Wambaw Swamp|Wambaw Creek Wilderness]] (part)

===State and local protected areas/sites===
* [[Bonneau Ferry Wildlife Management Area]]<ref name="SCDNR Public Lands">{{Cite web |title=SCDNR Public Lands |url=https://www2.dnr.sc.gov/ManagedLands/ManagedLand/County |access-date=April 1, 2023 |website=www2.dnr.sc.gov}}</ref>
* [[Canal Wildlife Management Area]]<ref name="SCDNR Public Lands"/>
* [[Childsbury Towne Heritage Preserve]]<ref name="SCDNR Public Lands"/>
* [[Cypress Gardens (South Carolina)|Cypress Gardens]]
* [[Hatchery Wildlife Management Area]]<ref name="SCDNR Public Lands"/>
* [[Moultrie Hunt Unit Wildlife Management Area]]<ref name="SCDNR Public Lands"/>
* [[Old Santee Canal Park]]
* [[Site of Francis Marion Tomb]]
* [[Wee Tee Wildlife Management Area]] (part)

===Major water bodies===
* [[Cooper River (South Carolina)|Cooper River]]
* [[Goose Creek Reservoir (South Carolina)|Goose Creek Reservoir]]
* [[Lake Marion (South Carolina)|Lake Marion]]
* [[Lake Moultrie]]
* [[Santee River]]
* [[South Santee River]]
* [[Wambaw Creek (South Carolina)|Wambaw Creek]]
* [[Wando River]]

===Adjacent counties===
* [[Georgetown County, South Carolina|Georgetown County]] – east
* [[Williamsburg County, South Carolina|Williamsburg County]] – northeast
* [[Clarendon County, South Carolina|Clarendon County]] – north
* [[Orangeburg County, South Carolina|Orangeburg County]] – northwest
* [[Dorchester County, South Carolina|Dorchester County]] – west
* [[Charleston County, South Carolina|Charleston County]] – south

===Major highways===
* {{Jct|state=SC|I|26}}
* {{Jct|state=SC|I|526}}
* {{Jct|state=SC|US-Alt|17}}
* {{Jct|state=SC|US-Alt-Truck|17|dab1=Summerville}}
* {{Jct|state=SC|US|52}}
* {{Jct|state=SC|US|176}}
* {{Jct|state=SC|SC|6}}
* {{Jct|state=SC|SC-Truck|6|dab1=Moncks Corner}}
* {{Jct|state=SC|SC|16}}
* {{Jct|state=SC|SC|27}}
* {{Jct|state=SC|SC|41}}
* {{Jct|state=SC|SC|45}}
* {{Jct|state=SC|SC|165}}
* {{Jct|state=SC|SC|311}}
* {{Jct|state=SC|SC|402}}

===Major infrastructure===
* [[Seed Orchard Helibase]]

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1890= 55428
|1900= 30454
|1910= 23487
|1920= 22558
|1930= 22236
|1940= 27128
|1950= 30251
|1960= 38196
|1970= 56199
|1980= 94727
|1990= 128776
|2000= 142651
|2010= 177843
|2020= 229861
|estyear=2023
|estimate=255217
|estref=<ref name="2020CensusQuickFacts"/>
|align-fn=center
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=U.S. Decennial Census|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=March 16, 2015}}</ref><br />1790–1960<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu|title=Historical Census Browser|publisher=University of Virginia Library|access-date=March 16, 2015}}</ref> 1900–1990<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/sc190090.txt|title=Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990|publisher=United States Census Bureau|editor-last=Forstall|editor-first=Richard L.|date=March 27, 1995|access-date=March 16, 2015}}</ref><br />1990–2000<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20221009/https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf |archive-date=October 9, 2022 |url-status=live|title=Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000|publisher=United States Census Bureau|date=April 2, 2001|access-date=March 16, 2015}}</ref> 2010<ref name="QF"/> 2020<ref name="2020CensusQuickFacts">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/berkeleycountysouthcarolina|title=QuickFacts: Berkeley County, South Carolina|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=March 22, 2024}}</ref>
}}

===2020 census===
{| class="wikitable"
|+Berkeley County racial composition<ref>{{Cite web|title=Explore Census Data|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=0500000US45015&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2|access-date=December 15, 2021|website=data.census.gov}}</ref>
!Race
!Num.
!Perc.
|-
|[[White (U.S. Census)|White]] (non-Hispanic)
|137,840
|59.97%
|-
|[[African American (U.S. Census)|Black or African American]] (non-Hispanic)
|51,784
|22.53%
|-
|[[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]]
|1,035
|0.45%
|-
|[[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]]
|5,353
|2.33%
|-
|[[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]]
|173
|0.08%
|-
|[[Race (United States Census)|Other/Mixed]]
|13,348
|5.81%
|-
|[[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]]
|20,328
|8.84%
|}

As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], there were 229,861 people, 80,640 households, and 57,117 families residing in the county.

===2010 census===
At the [[2010 United States census|2010 census]], there were 177,843&nbsp;people, 65,419&nbsp;households, and 47,141&nbsp;families living in the county.<ref name="census-dp1">{{cite web
  |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0500000US45015
  |title=DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data
  |access-date=March 9, 2016
  |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]
  |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213032124/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0500000US45015
  |archive-date=February 13, 2020
  |url-status=dead
  }}</ref><ref name="QF">{{cite web |title=State & County QuickFacts |url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/45/45015.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110606125637/http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/45/45015.html |archive-date=June 6, 2011 |access-date=November 22, 2013 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref> The population density was {{convert|161.8|PD/sqmi}}. There were 73,372 housing units at an average density of {{convert|66.8|/sqmi}}.<ref name="census-density">{{cite web
  |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY07/0500000US45015
  |access-date=March 9, 2016
  |title=Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County
  |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]
  |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213234614/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY07/0500000US45015
  |archive-date=February 13, 2020
  |url-status=dead
  }}</ref> The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census#2010 census|racial makeup]] of the county was 66.5% white, 25.0% black or African American, 2.3% Asian, 0.6% American Indian, 0.1% Pacific islander, 2.8% from other races, and 2.7% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 6.0% of the population.<ref name="census-dp1"/><ref name="census-dp2">{{cite web
  |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP02/0500000US45015
  |title=DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
  |access-date=March 9, 2016
  |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]
  |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213023359/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP02/0500000US45015
  |archive-date=February 13, 2020
  |url-status=dead
  }}</ref>

Of the 65,419&nbsp;households, 38.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.3% were married couples living together, 15.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 27.9% were non-families, and 22.0% of households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.10. The median age was 34.5 years.<ref name="census-dp1"/>

The median household income was $50,777 and the median family income was $56,869. Males had a median income of $40,534 versus $30,997 for females. The per capita income for the county was $22,865. About 9.9% of families and 12.6% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 18.2% of those under age 18 and 10.3% of those age 65 or over.<ref name="census-dp3">{{cite web
  |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0500000US45015
  |title=DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
  |access-date=March 9, 2016
  |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]
  |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213032357/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0500000US45015
  |archive-date=February 13, 2020
  |url-status=dead
  }}</ref>

===2000 census===
At the [[2000 United States census|2000 census]], there were 142,651 people, 49,922 households, and 37,691 families living in the county. The population density was {{convert|130|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|people&nbsp;|people}}. There were 54,717 housing units at an average density of {{convert|50|/mi2|/km2}}. The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census#2000 census|racial makeup]] of the county was 68.00% [[White Americans|White]], 26.63% [[African American|Black or African American]], 0.52% Native American, 1.87% [[Asian Americans|Asian]], 0.08% Pacific Islander, 1.20% from other races, and 1.70% from two or more races. 2.76% of the population were [[Hispanics in the United States|Hispanic or Latino]] of any race. 16.4% were of [[American ancestry|American]], 10.0% [[German Americans|German]], 8.4% [[Irish Americans|Irish]] and 7.7% [[English Americans|English]] ancestry according to [[Census 2000]].<ref name="GR8">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=May 14, 2011 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref>
Of the 49,922 households 39.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.70% were married couples living together, 14.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.50% were non-families. 19.40% of households were one person and 5.60% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.15.

The age distribution was 28.00% under the age of 18, 11.70% from 18 to 24, 31.20% from 25 to 44, 21.20% from 45 to 64, and 7.90% 65 or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.20 males.

The median household income was $39,908 and the median family income was $44,242. Males had a median income of $31,583 versus $22,420 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,879. About 9.70% of families and 11.80% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 15.60% of those under age 18 and 12.90% of those age 65 or over.

==Government and politics==
County government (as of 2025):<ref>{{Cite web |title=County Officials |url=https://www.berkeleycountysc.gov/drupal/county/officials |access-date=March 7, 2024 |website=www.berkeleycountysc.gov |language=en}}</ref>

Berkeley County Council:
* District 1: Dan Owens (R)
* District 2: Jarrod Brooks (R)
* District 3: Phillip Obie II (R)
* District 4: Tommy Newell (R)
* District 5: Amy Stern (R)
* District 6: Marshall West (R)
* District 7: Caldwell Pinckney, Jr. (D)
* District 8: Steve Davis (D)

Other Elected Officials:
* 9th Circuit Solicitor: Scarlett A Wilson (R)
* County Auditor: Janet Brown Jurosko (R)
* County Supervisor: Johnny Cribb (R)
* Clerk of Court: Leah Guerry Dupree (R)
* County Coroner: Darnell Hartwell (R)
* Probate Judge: Hon. Keith Kornahrens (R)
* Register of Deeds: Cindy Forte (R)
* Sheriff: S. Duane Lewis (R)
* Treasurer: Carolyn Umphlett (R)

In [[2020 United States Presidential Election|2020]], [[Joe Biden]] received 43.3% of the vote, the best performance for a Democrat since [[Jimmy Carter]] in [[1976 United States Presidential Election|1976]].

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{{PresRow|2024|Republican|64,777|46,416|1,641|South Carolina}}
{{PresRow|2020|Republican|57,397|45,223|1,838|South Carolina}}
{{PresRow|2016|Republican|44,587|30,705|4,225|South Carolina}}
{{PresRow|2012|Republican|38,475|28,542|1,178|South Carolina}}
{{PresRow|2008|Republican|36,205|27,755|821|South Carolina}}
{{PresRow|2004|Republican|32,104|20,142|691|South Carolina}}
{{PresRow|2000|Republican|24,796|17,707|813|South Carolina}}
{{PresRow|1996|Republican|17,691|13,358|2,193|South Carolina}}
{{PresRow|1992|Republican|18,048|12,533|4,898|South Carolina}}
{{PresRow|1988|Republican|16,779|9,312|206|South Carolina}}
{{PresRow|1984|Republican|16,972|7,380|159|South Carolina}}
{{PresRow|1980|Republican|12,830|9,850|384|South Carolina}}
{{PresRow|1976|Democratic|6,981|9,741|59|South Carolina}}
{{PresRow|1972|Republican|9,345|4,497|177|South Carolina}}
{{PresRow|1968|Democratic|4,021|5,089|4,808|South Carolina}}
{{PresRow|1964|Republican|6,100|3,537|0|South Carolina}}
{{PresRow|1960|Democratic|2,422|2,542|0|South Carolina}}
{{PresRow|1956|Dixiecrat|1,055|902|1,779|South Carolina}}
{{PresRow|1952|Republican|2,482|1,708|0|South Carolina}}
{{PresRow|1948|Dixiecrat|58|323|1,538|South Carolina}}
{{PresRow|1944|Democratic|32|521|163|South Carolina}}
{{PresRow|1940|Democratic|91|490|0|South Carolina}}
{{PresRow|1936|Democratic|8|690|0|South Carolina}}
{{PresRow|1932|Democratic|22|941|0|South Carolina}}
{{PresRow|1928|Democratic|42|276|0|South Carolina}}
{{PresRow|1924|Democratic|26|501|0|South Carolina}}
{{PresRow|1920|Democratic|24|548|0|South Carolina}}
{{PresRow|1916|Democratic|6|457|0|South Carolina}}
{{PresRow|1912|Democratic|5|323|13|South Carolina}}
{{PresRow|1908|Democratic|235|609|0|South Carolina}}
{{PresRow|1904|Democratic|115|665|0|South Carolina}}
{{PresRow|1900|Democratic|112|472|0|South Carolina}}
{{PresRow|1896|Democratic|183|513|9|South Carolina}}
{{PresFoot|1892|Republican|1,171|1,037|31|South Carolina}}

==Economy==
In 2022, the GDP of Berkeley County was $10.6 billion (approx. $46,147 per capita).<ref>{{Cite web |last=U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis |date=2001-01-01 |title=Gross Domestic Product: All Industries in Berkeley County, SC |url=https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/GDPALL45015 |access-date=2024-04-30 |website=FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis}}</ref> In [[Chained dollars|chained 2017 dollars]], its real GDP was $9 billion (about $39,335 per capita).<ref>{{Cite web |last=U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis |date=2001-01-01 |title=Real Gross Domestic Product: All Industries in Berkeley County, SC |url=https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/REALGDPALL45015 |access-date=2024-04-30 |website=FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis}}</ref> From 2022 through 2024, its unemployment rate has fluctuated around 3%.<ref>{{Cite web |last=U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |date=1990-01-01 |title=Unemployment Rate in Berkeley County, SC |url=https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/SCBERK0URN |access-date=2024-04-30 |website=FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis}}</ref>

{{As of|2024|April}}, some of the largest employers in the county include [[Blackbaud]], [[Booz Allen Hamilton]], [[Nucor]], [[Publix]], [[Volvo Cars]], and [[Walmart]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite journal |date=April 19, 2024 |title=Berkeley County |url=https://lmi.dew.sc.gov/lmi%20site/Documents/CommunityProfiles/04000015.pdf |journal=Community Profiles |publisher=S.C. Department of Employment & Workforce - Business Intelligence Department |publication-place=Columbia, South Carolina |issue=04000015}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ Employment and Wage Statistics by Industry in Berkeley County, South Carolina<ref name=":0" />
! style="text-align:left;" | Industry
! style="text-align:right;" | Employment Counts
! style="text-align:right;" | Employment Percentage (%)
! style="text-align:right;" | Average Annual Wage ($)
|-
| style="text-align:left;" | Accommodation and Food Services || style="text-align:right;" | 6,306 || style="text-align:right;" | 10.6 || style="text-align:right;" | 23,088
|-
| style="text-align:left;" | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services || style="text-align:right;" | 2,507 || style="text-align:right;" | 4.2 || style="text-align:right;" | 41,756
|-
| style="text-align:left;" | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting || style="text-align:right;" | 96 || style="text-align:right;" | 0.2 || style="text-align:right;" | 62,504
|-
| style="text-align:left;" | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation || style="text-align:right;" | 1,031 || style="text-align:right;" | 1.7 || style="text-align:right;" | 28,808
|-
| style="text-align:left;" | Construction || style="text-align:right;" | 3,757 || style="text-align:right;" | 6.3 || style="text-align:right;" | 72,072
|-
| style="text-align:left;" | Finance and Insurance || style="text-align:right;" | 1,519 || style="text-align:right;" | 2.6 || style="text-align:right;" | 79,092
|-
| style="text-align:left;" | Health Care and Social Assistance || style="text-align:right;" | 4,243 || style="text-align:right;" | 7.1 || style="text-align:right;" | 57,096
|-
| style="text-align:left;" | Information || style="text-align:right;" | 1,886 || style="text-align:right;" | 3.2 || style="text-align:right;" | 124,384
|-
| style="text-align:left;" | Management of Companies and Enterprises || style="text-align:right;" | 376 || style="text-align:right;" | 0.6 || style="text-align:right;" | 95,680
|-
| style="text-align:left;" | Manufacturing || style="text-align:right;" | 9,406 || style="text-align:right;" | 15.8 || style="text-align:right;" | 79,976
|-
| style="text-align:left;" | Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction || style="text-align:right;" | 132 || style="text-align:right;" | 0.2 || style="text-align:right;" | 78,156
|-
| style="text-align:left;" | Other Services (except Public Administration) || style="text-align:right;" | 2,238 || style="text-align:right;" | 3.8 || style="text-align:right;" | 56,888
|-
| style="text-align:left;" | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services || style="text-align:right;" | 5,911 || style="text-align:right;" | 9.9 || style="text-align:right;" | 91,988
|-
| style="text-align:left;" | Public Administration || style="text-align:right;" | 2,964 || style="text-align:right;" | 5.0 || style="text-align:right;" | 51,636
|-
| style="text-align:left;" | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing || style="text-align:right;" | 889 || style="text-align:right;" | 1.5 || style="text-align:right;" | 75,556
|-
| style="text-align:left;" | Retail Trade || style="text-align:right;" | 8,271 || style="text-align:right;" | 13.9 || style="text-align:right;" | 36,036
|-
| style="text-align:left;" | Transportation and Warehousing || style="text-align:right;" | 3,881 || style="text-align:right;" | 6.5 || style="text-align:right;" | 59,956
|-
| style="text-align:left;" | Utilities || style="text-align:right;" | 1,517 || style="text-align:right;" | 2.6 || style="text-align:right;" | 92,560
|-
| style="text-align:left;" | Wholesale Trade || style="text-align:right;" | 2,487 || style="text-align:right;" | 4.2 || style="text-align:right;" | 70,824
|-
| style="text-align:left; font-weight:bold;" | '''Total''' || style="text-align:right; font-weight:bold;" | '''59,417''' || style="text-align:right; font-weight:bold;" | '''100.0%''' || style="text-align:right; font-weight:bold;" | '''62,118'''
|}

==Education==
All of the county is in the [[Berkeley County School District]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st45_sc/schooldistrict_maps/c45015_berkeley/DC20SD_C45015.pdf |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20221009/https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st45_sc/schooldistrict_maps/c45015_berkeley/DC20SD_C45015.pdf |archive-date=October 9, 2022 |url-status=live|title=2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Berkeley County, SC|publisher=[[U.S. Census Bureau]]|accessdate=August 1, 2022}} - [https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st45_sc/schooldistrict_maps/c45015_berkeley/DC20SD_C45015_SD2MS.txt Text list]</ref>

==Attractions==
* [[Cypress Gardens (South Carolina)|Cypress Gardens]]
* [[Mepkin Abbey]]
* [[Berkeley County Museum and Heritage Center]]

==Communities==
===Cities===
* [[Charleston, South Carolina|Charleston]] (mostly in Charleston County)
* [[Goose Creek, South Carolina|Goose Creek]] (largest community)
* [[Hanahan, South Carolina|Hanahan]]
* [[North Charleston, South Carolina|North Charleston]] (partly in Dorchester County and Charleston County)

===Towns===
* [[Bonneau, South Carolina|Bonneau]]
* [[Jamestown, South Carolina|Jamestown]]
* [[Moncks Corner, South Carolina|Moncks Corner]] (county seat)
* [[St. Stephen, South Carolina|St. Stephen]]
* [[Summerville, South Carolina|Summerville]] (partly in Dorchester County and Charleston County)

===Census-designated places===
* [[Bonneau Beach, South Carolina|Bonneau Beach]]
* [[Ladson, South Carolina|Ladson]] (partly in Charleston County and Dorchester County)
* [[Pimlico, South Carolina|Pimlico]]
* [[Pinopolis, South Carolina|Pinopolis]]
* [[Russellville, South Carolina|Russellville]]
* [[Sangaree, South Carolina|Sangaree]]

===Unincorporated communities===
* [[Bethera, South Carolina|Bethera]]
* [[Cross, South Carolina|Cross]]
* [[Gumville, South Carolina|Gumville]]
* [[Huger, South Carolina|Huger]]
* [[Pineville, South Carolina|Pineville]]
* [[Pringletown, South Carolina|Pringletown]]
* Cane Bay

==See also==
* [[List of counties in South Carolina]]
* [[National Register of Historic Places listings in Berkeley County, South Carolina]]
* [[Wassamasaw Tribe of Varnertown Indians]], state-recognized tribe that resides in the county

==References==
{{Reflist|30em}}

==External links==
{{Commons category}}
* {{osmrelation|1856999}}
* {{Official website|http://www.berkeleycountysc.gov/}}
* [https://www.rootsandrecall.com/berkeley/ Berkeley County history and images]

{{Geographic location
|Centre    = Berkeley County, South Carolina
|North     = [[Clarendon County, South Carolina|Clarendon County]]
|Northeast = [[Williamsburg County, South Carolina|Williamsburg County]]
|East      = [[Georgetown County, South Carolina|Georgetown County]]
|Southeast = [[Charleston County, South Carolina|Charleston County]]
|South     = [[Charleston County, South Carolina|Charleston County]]
|Southwest =
|West      = [[Dorchester County, South Carolina|Dorchester County]]
|Northwest = [[Orangeburg County, South Carolina|Orangeburg County]]
}}
{{Berkeley County, South Carolina}}
{{South Carolina}}
{{Authority control}}

[[Category:Berkeley County, South Carolina| ]]
[[Category:Charleston–North Charleston–Summerville metropolitan area]]
[[Category:1882 establishments in South Carolina]]
[[Category:Populated places established in 1882]]