Berkeley County, West Virginia
Located in West Virginia, Berkeley County has a population of 129,514 residents and a median age of 38.5 years, making it the #509 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 11.1%. The median home value is $266,300, and the median household income is $80,815, which is 8% above the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
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Housing
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%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Berkeley County, 25.1% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 25.5% below the national average, ranking #1,208 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Berkeley County is 73.3 years. 19.2% of adults report poor or fair health and 7.2% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
16.5% of adults in Berkeley County smoke , 40.3% are obese , and 16.9% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 77.3 per 100,000.
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Safety
The homicide rate in Berkeley County is 4.8 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 18.0 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 15.4 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
13.5% of children in Berkeley County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 6.8 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 18.1 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Berkeley County is 58.4%. The mean commute time is 33.4 min, which is 20.9% above the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Berkeley County voted Republican with a margin of 35.8%. The vote was 31.2% Dem / 67% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 4.5 toward Republicans .
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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.