Berks County's estimated 2026 population is 441,765 with a growth rate of 0.38% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Berks County is the 9th largest county in Pennsylvania. The 2010 population was 412,041 and has seen a growth of 7.21% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 39.9 years
Female: 41.1 years
Male: 38.8 years
There are 337,875 adults, (78,100 of whom are seniors) in Berks County.
Female: 218,267 (50.4%)
Male: 214,748 (49.6%)
The racial composition of Berks County includes 69.62% White, 8.77% other race, 4.61% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 301,447 | 69.62% |
| Two or more races | 64,821 | 14.97% |
| Other race | 37,970 | 8.77% |
| Black or African American | 19,969 | 4.61% |
| Asian | 5,859 | 1.35% |
| Native American | 2,854 | 0.66% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 95 | 0.02% |
Berks County's average per capita income is $51,494. Household income levels show a median of $79,777. The poverty rate stands at 12.23%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $115,114 | $139,884 |
| Families | $98,337 | $119,976 |
| Households | $79,777 | $103,265 |
| Non Families | $44,128 | $63,198 |
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