Berkeley County South Carolina Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Berkeley County South Carolina area was $75,004 in 2021, the latest figures available. Berkeley County median household income is $15,686 higher than the median South Carolina household income and $5,287 greater than the US median household income. 2022 county income data (including Berkeley County median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Berkeley County are shown below.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income for Berkeley County South Carolina
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| South Carolina | $59,318 | -1.91% | +5.11% |
| Berkeley County | $75,004 | -0.75% | +10.35% |
Trends in Berkeley County, SC Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Berkeley is $75,004. Real median household income peaked in 2020 at $75,573 and is now $569 (0.75%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: Berkeley County, South Carolina, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Berkeley County
| Date | US | South Carolina | Berkeley County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $59,318 | $75,004 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $60,470 | $75,573 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $59,587 | $73,545 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $56,436 | $67,968 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $55,893 | $63,162 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $55,888 | $66,786 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $54,021 | $64,668 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $51,823 | $60,059 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $51,448 | $58,801 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $50,962 | $58,520 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $51,148 | $59,823 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $53,726 | $63,050 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $56,757 | $64,249 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $54,678 | $62,351 |
Berkeley County Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Berkeley County was $89,359 in 2021. Compared to the median South Carolina family income, Berkeley County median family income is $15,458 higher. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Berkeley County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Berkeley County South Carolina
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| South Carolina | $73,901 | -2.24% | +4.18% |
| Berkeley County | $89,359 | +0.31% | +17.35% |
Trends in Berkeley County, SC Real Median Family Income since 2005
At $89,359, the median family income for Berkeley was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2021.
Real Median Family Income: Berkeley County, South Carolina, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Berkeley County
| Date | US | South Carolina | Berkeley County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $73,901 | $89,359 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $75,592 | $89,079 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $74,752 | $85,681 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $70,933 | $76,147 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $69,004 | $72,558 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $69,475 | $80,305 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $67,794 | $73,721 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $64,715 | $66,735 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $63,707 | $69,475 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $62,377 | $68,591 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $63,067 | $65,933 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $66,339 | $69,220 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $69,312 | $74,102 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $66,894 | $69,343 |
Berkeley County Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Berkeley County was $36,063 in 2021. Compared to the median South Carolina per capita income, Berkeley County median per capita income is $2,724 higher. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Berkeley County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Berkeley County South Carolina
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| South Carolina | $33,339 | -1.44% | +6.71% |
| Berkeley County | $36,063 | +0.38% | +12.44% |
Trends in Berkeley County, SC Real Per Capita Income since 2005
At $36,063, the per capita income for Berkeley was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2021.
Real Per Capita Income: Berkeley County, South Carolina, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Berkeley County
| Date | US | South Carolina | Berkeley County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $33,339 | $36,063 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $33,826 | $35,928 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $33,165 | $34,534 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $31,244 | $32,074 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $30,847 | $31,510 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $30,502 | $32,150 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $29,307 | $30,430 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $28,177 | $28,691 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $27,594 | $28,467 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $27,659 | $28,805 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $27,282 | $26,793 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $28,493 | $26,553 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $30,308 | $28,902 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $29,949 | $28,459 |
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