Berks County, Pennsylvania Demographics 2026
Berks County, Pennsylvania has a population of 433,015, the 9th most populous county in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $79,777 and the median home value is $257,300. The poverty rate is 12.2%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Berks County Quick Facts
How Berks County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 429,989 | 433,015 | +0.7% |
| Median household income | $77,684 | $79,777 | +2.7% |
| Median home value | $239,700 | $257,300 | +7.3% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 45 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Berks County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 95,242 | $44,091 | 28.7% | $121,300 |
| Wyomissing | 11,172 | $93,203 | 7.3% | $339,900 |
| Blandon | 7,357 | $109,417 | 5.2% | $290,700 |
| Shillington | 5,492 | $79,922 | 16.7% | $203,500 |
| Pennside | 5,407 | $77,192 | 6.1% | $207,600 |
| Whitfield | 5,226 | $126,740 | 6.1% | $311,700 |
| Birdsboro | 5,116 | $86,290 | 18.1% | $224,000 |
| Lorane | 4,601 | $84,293 | 6.5% | $259,900 |
| Reiffton | 4,575 | $128,750 | 3.9% | $318,500 |
| West Reading | 4,562 | $65,885 | 14.8% | $173,100 |
| Amity Gardens | 4,499 | $95,438 | 20.0% | $335,400 |
| Hamburg | 4,456 | $55,446 | 2.4% | $205,100 |
| Boyertown | 4,287 | $56,723 | 11.2% | $212,600 |
| Laureldale | 4,284 | $69,821 | 12.0% | $179,500 |
| Sinking Spring | 4,281 | $82,500 | 7.8% | $283,200 |
| Kutztown University | 4,182 | $18,676 | 95.5% | N/A |
| Kutztown | 4,180 | $53,090 | 20.6% | $263,100 |
| Fleetwood | 4,064 | $93,276 | 5.0% | $220,200 |
| Jacksonwald | 3,894 | $119,938 | 1.5% | $328,700 |
| Riverview Park | 3,619 | $114,598 | 8.5% | $258,100 |
| West Wyomissing | 3,289 | $82,192 | 7.7% | $208,200 |
| Mount Penn | 3,244 | $63,512 | 14.6% | $176,300 |
| Kenhorst | 3,009 | $86,705 | 6.6% | $195,900 |
| Mohnton | 2,922 | $80,745 | 9.6% | $237,500 |
| Womelsdorf | 2,904 | $110,735 | 4.0% | $221,600 |
| Hyde Park | 2,846 | $78,929 | 5.2% | $173,700 |
| Wernersville | 2,786 | $75,750 | 8.2% | $234,200 |
| Robesonia | 2,261 | $91,188 | 3.9% | $226,000 |
| Topton | 2,215 | $92,552 | 4.8% | $216,400 |
| Leesport | 2,166 | $95,577 | 5.5% | $221,300 |
| Temple | 2,135 | $73,651 | 6.6% | $165,600 |
| Grill | 1,903 | $144,457 | 0.3% | $261,400 |
| West Hamburg | 1,896 | $65,467 | 9.4% | $115,400 |
| South Temple | 1,882 | $85,753 | 11.0% | $203,400 |
| St. Lawrence | 1,851 | $85,625 | 9.0% | $228,100 |
| Lincoln Park | 1,801 | $103,664 | 3.9% | $257,900 |
| Flying Hills | 1,738 | $78,591 | 6.2% | $241,700 |
| Fox Chase | 1,575 | $121,417 | 2.9% | $285,200 |
| Hereford | 1,452 | $115,139 | 8.1% | $78,000 |
| New Berlinville | 1,432 | $77,143 | 22.6% | $169,500 |
| Shoemakersville | 1,394 | $79,476 | 9.0% | $180,100 |
| West Lawn | 1,384 | $69,688 | 4.3% | $192,600 |
| Springmont | 1,319 | $82,173 | 9.6% | $254,900 |
| Muhlenberg Park | 1,259 | $101,384 | 7.1% | $322,300 |
| Colony Park | 1,175 | $80,333 | 0.0% | $358,300 |
| Bally | 1,161 | $76,339 | 8.6% | $234,600 |
| Oley | 1,153 | $88,837 | 11.0% | $309,300 |
| Stony Creek Mills | 1,081 | $60,833 | 29.3% | $171,400 |
| Greenfields | 986 | $78,830 | 2.9% | $268,500 |
| Alleghenyville | 932 | $137,813 | 7.4% | $387,900 |
| Spring Ridge | 917 | $68,571 | 6.2% | $345,400 |
| Bechtelsville | 914 | $90,000 | 7.9% | $242,000 |
| Penn State Berks | 872 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Dauberville | 854 | $104,534 | 0.0% | $263,600 |
| Bernville | 802 | $89,167 | 4.5% | $235,700 |
| Gouglersville | 694 | $108,750 | 6.3% | $268,000 |
| Edenburg | 691 | $103,000 | 6.8% | $245,600 |
| New Jerusalem | 645 | $102,214 | 1.1% | $294,700 |
| Montrose Manor | 630 | $68,571 | 2.5% | $220,200 |
| Bethel | 587 | N/A | 51.6% | $118,200 |
| Mount Aetna | 544 | $81,023 | 3.5% | $333,900 |
| Mertztown | 530 | $65,227 | 3.4% | $175,000 |
| Lyons | 466 | $55,347 | 10.5% | $179,800 |
| Stouchsburg | 452 | $81,750 | 1.1% | $216,700 |
| Walnuttown | 426 | $54,324 | 14.8% | N/A |
| Gibraltar | 398 | $77,933 | 10.1% | $263,400 |
| Shartlesville | 387 | $81,400 | 1.8% | $269,200 |
| Pennwyn | 384 | N/A | 26.6% | $186,700 |
| Centerport | 342 | $79,688 | 11.1% | $278,600 |
| Mohrsville | 341 | N/A | 0.0% | $245,600 |
| Virginville | 336 | $102,019 | 0.0% | $350,000 |
| Strausstown | 302 | $100,227 | 8.3% | $202,600 |
| Douglassville | 279 | $42,083 | 12.9% | N/A |
| Dryville | 256 | N/A | 0.0% | $234,800 |
| Alsace Manor | 246 | $51,875 | 14.2% | $167,000 |
| Baumstown | 221 | $68,750 | 12.7% | $158,800 |
| Lenhartsville | 197 | $68,750 | 20.4% | $210,300 |
| New Schaefferstown | 189 | $69,500 | 0.0% | $358,300 |
| Kempton | 148 | N/A | 3.4% | $216,700 |
| Rehrersburg | 145 | N/A | 55.2% | N/A |
| Bowers | 103 | $72,656 | 0.0% | $245,800 |
| Frystown | 99 | $83,359 | 0.0% | $269,400 |
| New Morgan | 75 | N/A | 4.0% | N/A |
| Maxatawny | 49 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
| Schubert | 39 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
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Population Overview
Berks County is located in Pennsylvania with a total population of 433,015. It is the 9th most populous county out of 67 in Pennsylvania. The county encompasses 85 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Berks County is 39.9 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 40.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Berks County is $79,777. This is 2% higher than the state median of $77,971. It is also 1% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.2%. This is 4% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 5.4%. This is 3% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $257,300. Housing costs are 1% higher than the state median of $254,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 71.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 69.3%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Berks County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 66.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 24.8%. The Black or African American population (4.0%) is well below the state average of 10.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (24.8% vs 8.7%). The Asian population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 3.8%.
Education
27.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 21% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.4%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Berks County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Pennsylvania and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Berks County, Pennsylvania?
Berks County has a population of 433,015, making it the 9th most populous county in Pennsylvania.
What is the median income in Berks County?
The median household income in Berks County is $79,777 with a poverty rate of 12.2%.
How many cities are in Berks County, Pennsylvania?
Berks County contains 85 Census-designated places.