Berks County, Pennsylvania
Berks County is home to 433,015 people. 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line, close to the Pennsylvania rate (11.7%). The median household income is $79,777.
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| Measure | Value | Pennsylvania | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 433,015 | 13,018,639 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $79,777 | $77,971 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 12.2% | 11.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 18.0% | 15.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 7.3% | 5.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.7% | 35.2% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $257,300 | $254,500 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $1,181 | $1,209 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 52.0% | 48.2% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 9.7% | 7.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 39.9 years | 40.9 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.