Berks County's estimated 2026 population is 446,783 with a growth rate of 0.87% 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 8.43% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Berks County includes 72.29% White, 9.11% other race, 4.73% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (72.29%)
Two or more races (11.95%)
Other race (9.11%)
Black or African American (4.73%)
Asian (1.37%)
Native American (0.54%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.02%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 310,830 | 72.29% |
| Two or more races | 51,367 | 11.95% |
| Other race | 39,159 | 9.11% |
| Black or African American | 20,358 | 4.73% |
| Asian | 5,885 | 1.37% |
| Native American | 2,308 | 0.54% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 82 | 0.02% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Berks County's average per capita income is $50,638. Household income levels show a median of $77,684. The poverty rate stands at 11.69%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $112,375 | $136,346 |
| Families | $95,578 | $117,131 |
| Households | $77,684 | $101,044 |
| Non Families | $43,960 | $61,628 |
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