U.S. County · Profile

Berks County

432.8KTotal Population
500Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+15.82%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Berks County has a population of 432,821 as of 2023. It is located in Pennsylvania.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Berks County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):23.2%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White75.4%326,347
Hispanic or Latino23.2%100,414
Two or More Races9.0%38,954
Some Other Race8.9%38,521
Black or African American4.9%21,208
Asian1.4%6,059
American Indian/Alaska Native0.4%1,731
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Berks County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$74,617
0.0% above national average
Per Capita Income
$37,776
1.5% below national average
Poverty Rate
11.8%
2.6% above national average
Median Age
39.9 years

Income & Poverty

$74,617Median Household Income
$37,776Per Capita Income
11.8%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$74,617$97,622
Families$92,726$112,986
Married-couple Families$92,726$103,853
Nonfamily Households$41,826$45,172

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Berks County, Pennsylvania.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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