Berks County, PA Demographics
What is the population of Berks County?
There are 495,868 residents in Berks County, with a median age of 44. Of this, 49.63% are males and 50.37% are females. US-born citizens make up 87.22% of the resident pool in Berks County, while non-US-born citizens account for 9.03%. Additionally, 3.75% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 440,566 people in Berks County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 495,868 | 0.1% |
| Male Population | 246,118 | 0.2% |
| Female Population | 249,750 | 0.1% |
Male Population 49.63%
Female Population 50.37%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 44 | 1.6% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 432,501 | -0.3% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 44,758 | 1.2% |
| Not Citizen | 18,609 | 8.4% |
Citizen U.S. Born 87.22%
Citizen not U.S. Born 9.03%
Not Citizen 3.75%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 2,827 | 9.5% |
| Moved from Same County | 27,838 | -12.7% |
| Moved from Same State | 12,399 | -5.4% |
| Moved from Different State | 6,980 | 2.6% |
| Same House as Last Year | 440,566 | 1.1% |
Moved from Abroad 0.58%
Moved from Same County 5.67%
Moved from Same State 2.53%
Moved from Different State 1.42%
Same House as Last Year 89.8%
What are the employment statistics in Berks County?
White-collar workers make up 71.35% of the working population in Berks County, while blue-collar employees account for 28.65%. There are also 38,132 entrepreneurs in Berks County (7.81% of the workforce); 351,852 workers employed in private companies (72.1%); and 46,050 people working in governmental institutions (9.44%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 348,206 | 100.0% |
| Blue Collar | 139,786 | 99.7% |
White Collar 71.35%
Blue Collar 28.65%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 38,132 | 95.0% |
| Private Companies | 351,852 | 98.2% |
| Governmental Workers | 46,050 | 102.2% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 51,958 | 114.8% |
Self Employees 7.81%
Private Companies 72.1%
Governmental Workers 9.44%
Not for Profit Companies 10.65%
How many households are there in Berks County?
There are a total of 186,306 households in Berks County, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 67.66% of these Berks County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 32.34%. Additionally, 30.82% of households have children and 69.18% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 186,306 | 0.3% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -20.9% |
| Family Households | 126,050 | 0.2% |
| Non-Family Households | 60,256 | 0.3% |
Family Households 67.66%
Non-Family Households 32.34%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 57,417 | -0.2% |
| Households without Children | 128,889 | 0.5% |
Households with Children 30.82%
Households without Children 69.18%
What are the median and average incomes in Berks County?
The average annual household income in Berks County is $102,325, while the median household income sits at $87,284 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $101,016, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $106,728. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $51,051 and $56,554, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $102,325 | 2.3% |
| Median Household Income | $87,284 | 4.2% |
| People below Poverty Level | 51,245 | -1.1% |
| People above Poverty Level | 426,036 | 0.2% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Berks County?
There are 196,580 housing units in Berks County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1974. Of the 186,306 occupied housing units in Berks County, 72.42% are owner-occupied, while 27.58% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 61.02% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $258,050. In general, housing costs reach $1,280 per month in Berks County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 196,580 | 0.2% |
| Median Year Built | 1974 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 50,883 | 2.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 9,119 | -5.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 19,252 | -3.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 16,041 | -1.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 23,985 | -3.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 21,607 | 1.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 23,627 | -0.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 22,718 | 0.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 8,117 | 4.6% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 1,231 | 81.0% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 186,306 | 0.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 134,917 | 0.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 51,389 | -0.4% |
Owner Occupied 72.42%
Renter Occupied 27.58%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 82,324 | -0.9% |
| Without Mortgage | 52,593 | 2.8% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $258,050 | 7.6% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $235,000 | 2.8% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,280 | 4.0% |
With Mortgage 61.02%
Without Mortgage 38.98%
What is the level of education in Berks County?
Approximately 44.31% of the population in Berks County holds a high school degree (that's 170,606 residents), while 16.77% have attained a college certificate (64,594 locals) and 17.12% have a bachelor's degree (65,922 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 16,214 | -3.6% |
| Some High School | 170,606 | 0.6% |
| Some College | 64,594 | -22.2% |
| Associate Degree | 32,767 | -0.6% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 65,922 | 1.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 34,968 | 3.2% |
No High School 4.21%
Some High School 44.31%
Some College 16.77%
Associate Degree 8.51%
Bachelor's Degree 17.12%
Graduate Degree 9.08%
What is the marital status of Berks County residents?
A total of 131,240 people in Berks County have never been married (which represents 31.77% of the total population), while 207,440 of them are wedded (50.22%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 7,912 (1.92%) and 42,150 (10.2%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 131,240 | 0.6% |
| Married | 207,440 | -0.1% |
| Separated | 7,912 | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 24,322 | -2.5% |
| Divorced | 42,150 | 2.4% |
Never Married 31.77%
Married 50.22%
Separated 1.92%
Widowed 5.89%
Divorced 10.2%
What are the most common means of transportation in Berks County?
The top three means of transportation people in Berks County use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 199,898 residents commute by car, 6,604 prefer going to work by walking and 2,041 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 199,898 | -1.0% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 2,041 | -15.6% |
| Railroad | 26 | -50.0% |
| Ferryboat | 16 | -55.6% |
| Bicycle | 335 | -9.2% |
| Motorcycle | 90 | -20.4% |
| TaxiCab | 726 | 26.0% |
| Walk | 6,604 | -1.6% |
What is the median and average household income in Berks County by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17067 | 15,985 | 5,936 | $78,125 | $98,015 |
| 18011 | 5,624 | 2,063 | $104,144 | $119,231 |
| 17087 | 2,444 | 879 | $91,510 | $101,152 |
| 17569 | 7,136 | 2,566 | $92,480 | $113,792 |
| 18056 | 1,623 | 434 | $70,000 | $86,670 |
| 18062 | 26,633 | 10,059 | $107,245 | $139,406 |
| 18070 | 286 | 150 | $72,083 | $78,919 |
| 17026 | 3,636 | 1,361 | $102,639 | $107,632 |
| 19503 | 1,114 | 467 | $75,625 | $90,157 |
| 19504 | 5,327 | 2,092 | $100,882 | $134,894 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.