Berea is a CDP located in Anderson County South Carolina. Berea has a 2024 population of 16,499. Berea is currently growing at a rate of 0.97% annually and its population has increased by 9.24% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,104 in 2020.
The average household income in Berea is $67,642 with a poverty rate of 21.96%. The median age in Berea is 36.6 years: 35.3 years for males, and 36.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Berea was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,131 | 42.85% |
| Black or African American | 3,696 | 22.21% |
| Other race | 2,614 | 15.71% |
| Two or more races | 2,538 | 15.25% |
| Native American | 338 | 2.03% |
| Asian | 218 | 1.31% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 107 | 0.64% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,253 | 2.61 | 60.9 | 39.1 |
| Married | 2,347 | 3.49 | 83.3 | 16.7 |
| Non Family | 2,291 | 1.13 | 54.6 | 45.4 |
| Female | 1,145 | 3.41 | 32.8 | 67.2 |
| Male | 470 | 3.45 | 48.3 | 51.7 |
3.28
Average Family Size
2.61
Average Household Size
60.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,263 | 11.5% |
| Associates Degree | 1,148 | 10.45% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,348 | 12.27% |
| Graduate Degree | 649 | 5.91% |
| High School Graduate | 3,211 | 29.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,341 | 12.21% |
| Some College | 2,022 | 18.41% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,296 | 4,734 | 1,322 |
| Hispanic | 2,808 | 1,362 | 329 |
| Black | 2,533 | 1,897 | 255 |
| Other Race | 1,507 | 647 | 55 |
| 2+ Races | 1,080 | 816 | 276 |
| Native American | 143 | 26 | 25 |
| Asian | 109 | 103 | 52 |
| Islander | 69 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 94.5%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 47.71%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,332 | $39,306 | $48,929 |
| Graduate Degree | $42,192 | $64,338 | $34,976 |
| High School Graduate | $32,576 | $36,225 | $26,116 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,379 | $27,467 | $31,173 |
| Overall | $33,900 | $36,850 | $32,096 |
| Some College | $38,068 | $44,375 | $32,573 |
$33,900
Average Earnings
$36,850
Average Male
$32,096
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
68.73% of Berea residents speak only English, while 31.27% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 27.29% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 5,430 | 1,672 | 30.79% |
| Black | 3,597 | 879 | 24.44% |
| Other | 2,614 | 810 | 30.99% |
| White | 6,522 | 716 | 10.98% |
| Multiple | 2,413 | 679 | 28.14% |
| Native | 338 | 279 | 82.54% |
| Islander | 107 | 81 | 75.7% |
| Asian | 198 | 47 | 23.74% |
21.96%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.69%
Male Poverty Rate
23.24%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Berea is Native, with 82.54% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Berea is White, with 10.98% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.5%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.32%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.6%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25.87% |
| High School | 12.18% |
| Some College | 8.84% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.48% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 48.69% |
| Male Unemployed | 45.74% |
| Female Employed | 12.09% |
| Male Employed | 7.79% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $61,457 | $74,191 |
| Households | $48,104 | $67,642 |
| Married Families | $79,094 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,603 | $38,798 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.1%
Male Marriage Rate
36.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
785
Number of Veterans
767
Male Veterans
18
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 288 |
| Second Gulf War | 190 |
| First Gulf War | 125 |
| Korea | 22 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 244 |
| 75+ | 182 |
| 55 to 64 | 144 |
| 35 to 54 | 125 |
| 18 to 34 | 90 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 581 | 9.47% |
| Black | 153 | 5.18% |
| Hispanic | 61 | 1.75% |
| 2+ Races | 36 | 2.67% |
| Other Race | 15 | 0.86% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.47%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.61%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.6%
Labor Force Participation
57.4%
Employment Rate
6.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
56.3%
Born in Berea
80.21%
Native Born
19.79%
Foreign Born
14.16%
Non Citizen
5.62%
Naturalized
80.21% of Berea residents were born in the United States, with 56.3% having been born in South Carolina. 14.16% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16,499 | 158 | 0.97% |
| 2023 | 16,341 | 157 | 0.97% |
| 2022 | 16,184 | 292 | 1.84% |
| 2021 | 15,892 | 788 | 5.22% |
| 2020 | 15,104 | 452 | 3.08% |
| 2019 | 14,652 | -271 | -1.82% |
| 2018 | 14,923 | -43 | -0.29% |
| 2017 | 14,966 | 469 | 3.24% |
| 2016 | 14,497 | 406 | 2.88% |
| 2015 | 14,091 | -139 | -0.98% |
| 2014 | 14,230 | 268 | 1.92% |
| 2013 | 13,962 | 510 | 3.79% |
| 2012 | 13,452 | -124 | -0.91% |
| 2011 | 13,576 | -719 | -5.03% |
| 2010 | 14,295 | 0 | 0% |