South Carolina

Berkeley

229,861
2020 population
1890
first census record
14
census records

About Berkeley

Berkeley, South Carolina, first appears in the United States federal census in 1890, when it recorded a population of 55,428. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 229,861.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 21 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of the Goose Creek area (Yamasee War), Raid on Goose Creek 1715, Yamasee War — Battle Near Goose Creek 1715, and 27 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
2020229,861
2010177,843
2000142,651
1990128,776
198094,727
197056,199
196038,196
195030,251
194027,128
193022,236
192022,558
191023,487
190030,454
189055,428
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Berkeley

Military engagements that took place in Berkeley, South Carolina.

Battle of the Goose Creek area (Yamasee War)
1715
Raid on Goose Creek 1715
1715
Yamasee War — Battle Near Goose Creek 1715
1715
Battle of Goose Creek (Yamasee War)
1715
Action at Moncks Corner
1780
Battle of Lenud's Ferry
1780
Battle of Moncks Corner (1780)
1780
Battle of Monck's Corner
1780
Battle of Quinby Bridge Jul 17 1781
1781
Battle of Videau's Bridge
1781
Battle of Quinby Plantation
1781
Battle of Lenud's Ferry II
1781
Battle of Watboo Bridge (SC, 1781)
1781
Battle of Wambaw Creek (1781)
1781
Battle of Dorchester Nov 1 1781
1781
Battle of Wambaw Creek
1782
Battle of Videau's Bridge
1782
Battle of Wambaw Creek Feb 23 1782
1782
Skirmish at Videau's Bridge (1782)
1782
CSS Palmetto State — January 1863 Sortie Approach Skirmish
1863
Union Seizure of Daniel Island SC
1865

Historic places in Berkeley

National Register of Historic Places listings in Berkeley, South Carolina.

Richmond Plantation
Cordesville
Medway
Mount Holly
St. James' Church, Goose Creek
Goose Creek
Strawberry Chapel and Childsbury Town Site
Moncks Corner
Mulberry Plantation
Moncks Corner
White Church
Cainhoy
Biggin Church Ruins
Moncks Corner
Pinopolis Historic District North
Pinopolis
Cooper River Historic District
Moncks Corner
Otranto Plantation
Hanahan
Lewisfield Plantation
Moncks Corner
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
St. Stephens
Gippy Plantation
Moncks Corner
Cainhoy Historic District
Huger
Pinopolis Historic District South
Pinopolis
Robertson, William, House
Pinopolis
Quinby Plantation House-Halidon Hill Plantation
Huger
Otranto Plantation Indigo Vats
Goose Creek
Pineville Historic District
Pineville
Middleburg Plantation
Huger
Lawson's Pond Plantation
Cross
Santee Canal
Moncks Corner
Pompion Hill Chapel
Huger
Loch Dhu
Cross
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Frequently asked about Berkeley

When does Berkeley first appear in the US census?
Berkeley, South Carolina first appears in the federal census in 1890, with a recorded population of 55,428.
What is the population of Berkeley?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Berkeley had a recorded population of 229,861.
Were any battles fought in Berkeley?
21 documented military engagements took place in Berkeley, including Battle of the Goose Creek area (Yamasee War), Raid on Goose Creek 1715, Yamasee War — Battle Near Goose Creek 1715.
How many historic places are in Berkeley?
27 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Berkeley, South Carolina.
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