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Berkeley County

West Virginia · 122,076 residents · 321.147 sq mi
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Berkeley County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,286. The county has grown rapidly, with population up 61% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $187,400. Households here earn about 36% more than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
122,076
+61%since 2000
from 75,905 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
380 / sq mi
+61%since 2000
from 236 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.7
+8%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
52K73K94K115K137K1990201020202024Berkeley County
2024130K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,286
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,763 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,415
+75%since 2000
from $17,982 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.1%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$187,400
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,029
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $506 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
25.5% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+22%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(69,733)
Black4.6%(3,523)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(1,156)
Asian0.4%(341)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.9%(12,080)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.1%(96,559)
Black7.5%(9,118)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(6,893)
Asian1.2%(1,445)
Other3.5%(4,225)
Diversity Score40.3%(49,187)
Segregation Score22.9%(27,907)
Diversity Score
40
+153%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
23
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.8%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.3%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.8 min
+60%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 68.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.8%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
−80.4 ptssince 2013
from 86.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Berkeley County, West Virginia?

Berkeley County, West Virginia has about 122,076 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Berkeley County, West Virginia?

The typical household in Berkeley County, West Virginia earns about $65,286 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Berkeley County, West Virginia expensive?

In Berkeley County, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $187,400, and the typical rent is about $1,029 a month.

How educated are people in Berkeley County, West Virginia?

About 22.8% of adults age 25 and over in Berkeley County, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Berkeley County, West Virginia?

About 10.9% of people in Berkeley County, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Berkeley County, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Berkeley County, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 62,823 residents, a change of about 106 percent over that period.

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