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 $65,446 with a poverty rate of 19.92%. The median age in Berea is 37.9 years: 36.9 years for males, and 38.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Berea was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,976 | 49.28% |
| Black or African American | 3,601 | 22.25% |
| Other race | 2,388 | 14.76% |
| Two or more races | 1,558 | 9.63% |
| Native American | 395 | 2.44% |
| Asian | 250 | 1.54% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 16 | 0.1% |
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 | 6,048 | 2.63 | 61.2 | 38.8 |
| Married | 2,229 | 3.41 | 87.3 | 12.7 |
| Non Family | 2,170 | 1.21 | 48.3 | 51.7 |
| Female | 1,184 | 3.38 | 38.9 | 61.1 |
| Male | 465 | 3.56 | 52.7 | 47.3 |
3.21
Average Family Size
2.63
Average Household Size
61.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,300 | 11.73% |
| Associates Degree | 1,280 | 11.55% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,289 | 11.63% |
| Graduate Degree | 534 | 4.82% |
| High School Graduate | 3,410 | 30.76% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,247 | 11.25% |
| Some College | 2,027 | 18.28% |
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 | 5,754 | 5,037 | 1,304 |
| Hispanic | 2,514 | 1,224 | 247 |
| Black | 2,455 | 1,839 | 151 |
| Other Race | 1,363 | 632 | 42 |
| 2+ Races | 671 | 599 | 200 |
| Native American | 265 | 85 | 46 |
| Asian | 132 | 125 | 54 |
| Islander | 16 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 94.7%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 40.91%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,428 | $39,444 | $46,490 |
| Graduate Degree | $48,804 | $61,716 | $36,250 |
| High School Graduate | $30,268 | $32,300 | $25,673 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,566 | $29,868 | $29,283 |
| Overall | $32,402 | $36,324 | $30,750 |
| Some College | $35,491 | $40,014 | $30,521 |
$32,402
Average Earnings
$36,324
Average Male
$30,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
72.38% of Berea residents speak only English, while 27.62% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 23.61% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4,439 | 1,237 | 27.87% |
| Black | 3,501 | 899 | 25.68% |
| White | 7,099 | 780 | 10.99% |
| Other | 2,388 | 735 | 30.78% |
| Multiple | 1,437 | 312 | 21.71% |
| Native | 395 | 184 | 46.58% |
| Asian | 222 | 54 | 24.32% |
19.92%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.74%
Male Poverty Rate
21.99%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Berea is Native, with 46.58% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Berea is White, with 10.99% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.67%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.92%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.25%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.88% |
| High School | 12.14% |
| Some College | 10.91% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.42% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 39.66% |
| Female Unemployed | 39.49% |
| Female Employed | 11.96% |
| Male Employed | 6.05% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,306 | $71,737 |
| Households | $46,393 | $65,446 |
| Married Families | $76,741 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,761 | $37,120 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.4%
Male Marriage Rate
35.2%
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
783
Number of Veterans
752
Male Veterans
31
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 278 |
| Second Gulf War | 165 |
| First Gulf War | 87 |
| World War II | 49 |
| Korea | 24 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 251 |
| 75+ | 235 |
| 35 to 54 | 109 |
| 55 to 64 | 96 |
| 18 to 34 | 92 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 641 | 9.45% |
| Black | 122 | 4.16% |
| Hispanic | 31 | 1.01% |
| Other Race | 11 | 0.69% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 1.08% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.63%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.6%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.2%
Labor Force Participation
56%
Employment Rate
6.9%
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
58.92%
Born in Berea
81.57%
Native Born
18.43%
Foreign Born
13.85%
Non Citizen
4.58%
Naturalized
81.57% of Berea residents were born in the United States, with 58.92% having been born in South Carolina. 13.85% 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% |