Berea, SC Demographics

A map of Berea's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	7,269	7,100	43.1%	45.6%
Hispanic	5,425	4,599	32.2%	29.5%
Black	3,200	3,044	19.0%	19.5%
Multiracial	453	542	2.7%	3.5%
Native American/Other	280	100	1.7%	0.6%
Asian	235	193	1.4%	1.2%

Berea, South Carolina has an estimated population of 16,862, an increase from the 15,578 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 43.1% White, 32.2% Hispanic, 19.0% Black, 2.7% Multiracial, 1.7% Native American/Other, and 1.4% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Berea, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Berea has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than South Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Berea, that probability was 66.5% in 2020 and 67.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Berea is ranked the 36th most populous place in South Carolina, out of 475 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Berea was ranked the 37th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Berea's White Population

7,269 residents of Berea, or 43.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Berea is significantly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Berea ranks 323rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Berea's White population has grown by an estimated 2.4%. White residents' share of Berea's population has decreased from 45.6% to 43.1%.

Berea is more White than neighboring Parker (32.1% White), City View (30.6% White), and Judson (22% White). Berea is less White than neighboring Sans Souci (63.3% White), and Welcome (46.5% White).

Berea's Black Population

3,200 residents of Berea, or 19.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Berea is lower than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Berea ranks 279th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Berea's Black population has grown by an estimated 5.1%. Black residents' share of Berea's population has decreased from 19.5% to 19.0%.

Berea is more Black than neighboring Sans Souci (14.6% Black). Berea is less Black than neighboring Parker (23.1% Black), City View (34.2% Black), Welcome (29% Black), and Judson (41.6% Black).

Berea's Asian Population

235 residents of Berea, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Berea is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Berea ranks 117th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Berea's Asian population has grown by an estimated 21.8%. Asian residents' share of Berea's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

Berea is more Asian than neighboring Parker (0.5% Asian), City View (0.9% Asian), and Welcome (0.2% Asian). Berea is less Asian than neighboring Judson (3.8% Asian).

Berea's Hispanic Population

5,425 residents of Berea, or 32.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Berea is significantly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Berea ranks 9th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Berea's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 18.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Berea's population has increased from 29.5% to 32.2%.

Berea is more Hispanic than neighboring Sans Souci (15.4% Hispanic), Welcome (20.4% Hispanic), and Judson (29.7% Hispanic). Berea is less Hispanic than neighboring Parker (34.6% Hispanic), and City View (33.4% Hispanic).

Berea's Native American/Other Population

280 residents of Berea, or 1.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Berea is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Berea ranks 243rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Berea's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 180.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Berea's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.7%.

Berea is more Native American/Other than neighboring Parker (0% Native American/Other), Sans Souci (0.4% Native American/Other), City View (0% Native American/Other), Welcome (0% Native American/Other), and Judson (0% Native American/Other).

Berea's Multiracial Population

453 residents of Berea, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Berea is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Berea ranks 242nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Berea's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 16.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Berea's population has decreased from 3.5% to 2.7%.

Berea is more Multiracial than neighboring City View (0.9% Multiracial). Berea is less Multiracial than neighboring Parker (9.8% Multiracial), Sans Souci (4.9% Multiracial), Welcome (3.9% Multiracial), and Judson (2.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.