2023 ACS Census Data · Population 126,165
Berkeley County is a mid-sized county in West Virginia with a population of 126,165. The median household income is $77,329, 19% above the national average. The poverty rate is 11.4%, median home value is $248,000, and 24.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
126,165
2023 estimate
Rank #515 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$77,329
Household
Rank #615 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$248,000
Owner-occupied
Rank #789 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
24.3%
Adults 25+
Rank #1236 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
50.1%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
4.7%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
5.9%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
7.1%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
41% above West Virginia avg·19% above national avg
Poverty Rate
35% above West Virginia avg·24% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
34% above West Virginia avg·15% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$37,533
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
11.4%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
66.4%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
76% above West Virginia avg·19% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
63% above West Virginia avg·33% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
3% below West Virginia avg·3% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
31% below West Virginia avg·2% below national avg
Housing Units
52,511
Households
49,384
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.5
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,501
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
91.0%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
31 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
30% above West Virginia avg·1% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
4% above West Virginia avg·2% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
10.7%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
7.2%
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