Berks County, Pennsylvania

Total Population: 429,989

County Seat: Reading

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Median Home Value

$239,700

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$77,684

Across all households

Median Age

39.9 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

27.2%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)67.8%
Hispanic or Latino24.0%
Black (Non-Hispanic)4.0%
Two or More Races2.5%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.3%
Other Race0.4%

Under 18 Years

22.1%

65 Years and Over

17.7%

Male

49.6%

Female

50.4%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

95.5%

No Health Insurance

6.7%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

88.4%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

27.2%

Enrolled in College (18+)

7.4%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$77,684

Mean Household Income

$101,044

Per Capita Income

$39,012

Unemployment Rate (16+)

5.3%

In Labor Force (19–64)

80.0%

SNAP / Food Stamps

13.8%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$239,700

Median Rent

$1,143/mo

Total Housing Units

171,147

Owner-Occupied

71.0%

Renter-Occupied

29.0%

Vacancy Rate

5.5%

Married Couple Households

48.1%

Cohabiting Couple Households

9.1%

Male Householder, No Partner

17.5%

Female Householder, No Partner

25.4%

Average Household Size

2.57

Broadband Internet Access

88.1%

Housing Built Since 2010

4.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 42011.