Wernersville is a borough located in Berks County Pennsylvania. Wernersville has a 2024 population of 2,769. Wernersville is currently declining at a rate of -0.04% annually and its population has decreased by -0.11% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,772 in 2020.
The average household income in Wernersville is $83,646 with a poverty rate of 9.47%. The median age in Wernersville is 45.7 years: 38.6 years for males, and 52.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wernersville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,520 | 91.04% |
| Two or more races | 116 | 4.19% |
| Black or African American | 109 | 3.94% |
| Other race | 18 | 0.65% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.18% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,205 | 2.2 | 68.6 | 31.4 |
| Non Family | 651 | 1.21 | 56.2 | 43.8 |
| Married | 448 | 3.36 | 89.5 | 10.5 |
| Female | 75 | 3.09 | 38.7 | 61.3 |
| Male | 31 | 4.03 | 100 | 0 |
3.23
Average Family Size
2.2
Average Household Size
68.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 81 | 4.05% |
| Associates Degree | 145 | 7.25% |
| Bachelors Degree | 476 | 23.81% |
| Graduate Degree | 169 | 8.45% |
| High School Graduate | 822 | 41.12% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19 | 0.95% |
| Some College | 287 | 14.36% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,849 | 1,763 | 584 |
| Black | 64 | 58 | 34 |
| 2+ Races | 52 | 52 | 18 |
| Hispanic | 39 | 31 | 14 |
| Other Race | 18 | 10 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 53.13%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,671 | $54,671 | $51,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $57,417 | $80,417 | $57,188 |
| High School Graduate | $42,500 | $49,856 | $34,005 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,886 | $0 | $28,977 |
| Overall | $47,628 | $54,500 | $34,353 |
| Some College | $38,875 | $51,635 | $29,583 |
$47,628
Average Earnings
$54,500
Average Male
$34,353
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.74% of Wernersville residents speak only English, while 4.26% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.5% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,394 | 222 | 9.27% |
| Multiple | 116 | 13 | 11.21% |
| Hispanic | 114 | 12 | 10.53% |
| Black | 102 | 6 | 5.88% |
9.47%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.52%
Male Poverty Rate
12.74%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wernersville is Multiple, with 11.21% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wernersville is Black, with 5.88% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.6%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.69%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.4%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.74% |
| Some College | 10.76% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.33% |
| High School | 5.54% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 76.67% |
| Male Unemployed | 35.71% |
| Female Employed | 6.48% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $102,900 | $102,219 |
| Households | $63,240 | $83,646 |
| Married Families | $116,154 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $42,443 | $65,329 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.6%
Male Marriage Rate
38.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
112
Number of Veterans
106
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 36 |
| Second Gulf War | 18 |
| World War II | 14 |
| Korea | 13 |
| First Gulf War | 5 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 49 |
| 65 to 74 | 30 |
| 35 to 54 | 13 |
| 18 to 34 | 10 |
| 55 to 64 | 10 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 109 | 5.59% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 3.23% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.55%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.3%
Labor Force Participation
55.6%
Employment Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
87.07%
Born in Wernersville
99.31%
Native Born
0.69%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.69%
Naturalized
99.31% of Wernersville residents were born in the United States, with 87.07% having been born in Pennsylvania. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,766 | 0 | 0% |
| 2028 | 2,766 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2027 | 2,767 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2026 | 2,768 | 0 | 0% |
| 2025 | 2,768 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2024 | 2,769 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2023 | 2,770 | 2 | 0.07% |
| 2022 | 2,768 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2021 | 2,769 | -3 | -0.11% |
| 2020 | 2,772 | 16 | 0.58% |
| 2019 | 2,756 | -8 | -0.29% |
| 2018 | 2,764 | 10 | 0.36% |
| 2017 | 2,754 | 4 | 0.15% |
| 2016 | 2,750 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2015 | 2,751 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2014 | 2,752 | 19 | 0.7% |
| 2013 | 2,733 | 23 | 0.85% |
| 2012 | 2,710 | 1 | 0.04% |
| 2011 | 2,709 | -2 | -0.07% |
| 2010 | 2,711 | 0 | 0% |