Berkeley County, West Virginia
WV · FIPS 54003 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 129,514 | — | #509 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $80,815 | +7.5% | #546 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.5 years | -1.0% | #2,494 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $266,300 | -5.5% | #805 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,233 | +6.0% | #496 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.1% | -11.9% | #1,038 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Berkeley County has a population of 129,514, making it the #509 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.5 years, which is 1.0% below the national median.
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The median household income in Berkeley County is $80,815, ranking #546 out of 3,222 counties — 7.5% above the national median. The poverty rate is 11.1% and unemployment stands at 4.7%.
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The median home value in Berkeley County is $266,300 (-5.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,233/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.0%.
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94.1% of residents in Berkeley County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.6% above the national rate.
About Berkeley County, West Virginia
Berkeley County, West Virginia has a total population of 129,514, making it the 509th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Berkeley County is 38.5 years, which is 1.0% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Berkeley County is $80,815, which ranks #546 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 7.5% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.1%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7%.
The median home value in Berkeley County is $266,300, 5.5% below the national median. Renters in Berkeley County pay a median gross rent of $1,233 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Berkeley County, 25.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 25.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 33.4 min.
Berkeley County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 79.7% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (7.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.4%).
All data for Berkeley County, West Virginia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.