Berkeley County, West Virginia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Berkeley County is located in West Virginia with a total population of 126,165. It is the 2nd most populous county out of 55 in West Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Berkeley County is 38.7 years. This is 9% lower than the state median of 42.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Berkeley County is $77,329. This is 34% higher than the state median of $57,917. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 2% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.4%. This is 32% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.8%. This is 17% lower than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $248,000. Housing costs are 59% higher than the state median of $155,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 75.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 1% higher than the state average of 74.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Berkeley County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 6.9%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (6.9% vs 3.2%). The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (6.0% vs 2.0%).

Education

24.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 5% higher than the state rate of 23.3%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.6%.