Berks County, Pennsylvania
Total Population: 429,989
County Seat: Reading
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
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
88.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
27.2%
Enrolled in College (18+)
7.4%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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.