Berkeley County's estimated 2026 population is 143,054 with a growth rate of 2.53% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Berkeley County is the 2nd largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 population was 104,638 and has seen a growth of 36.71% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 38.5 years
Female: 39.6 years
Male: 37.6 years
There are 99,604 adults, (19,771 of whom are seniors) in Berkeley County.
Female: 64,612 (49.9%)
Male: 64,902 (50.1%)
The racial composition of Berkeley County includes 80.69% White, 7.42% Black or African American, 3.5% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 104,505 | 80.69% |
| Black or African American | 9,606 | 7.42% |
| Two or more races | 9,427 | 7.28% |
| Other race | 4,534 | 3.5% |
| Asian | 1,251 | 0.97% |
| Native American | 151 | 0.12% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 40 | 0.03% |
Berkeley County's average per capita income is $51,570. Household income levels show a median of $80,815. The poverty rate stands at 11.1%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $111,309 | $127,357 |
| Families | $94,362 | $109,783 |
| Households | $80,815 | $98,580 |
| Non Families | $53,498 | $72,050 |
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