Berks County, Pennsylvania
PA · FIPS 42011 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 433,015 | — | #166 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $79,777 | +6.2% | #595 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.9 years | +2.6% | #2,156 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $257,300 | -8.7% | #856 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,181 | +1.5% | #568 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.2% | -3.0% | #1,330 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Berks County has a population of 433,015, making it the #166 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.9 years, which is 2.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Berks County is $79,777, ranking #595 out of 3,222 counties — 6.2% above the national median. The poverty rate is 12.2% and unemployment stands at 5.4%.
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The median home value in Berks County is $257,300 (-8.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,181/mo and the homeownership rate is 71.3%.
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92.7% of residents in Berks County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.1% above the national rate.
About Berks County, Pennsylvania
Berks County, Pennsylvania has a total population of 433,015, making it the 166th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Berks County is 39.9 years, which is 2.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Berks County is $79,777, which ranks #595 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 6.2% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4%.
The median home value in Berks County is $257,300, 8.7% below the national median. Renters in Berks County pay a median gross rent of $1,181 per month. The homeownership rate is 71.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Berks County, 27.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 17.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.8 min.
Berks County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 66.6% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (24.8%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (4.0%).
All data for Berks County, Pennsylvania 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.