Berkeley County, West Virginia's estimated 2024 population is 135,501 with a growth rate of 2.31% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Berkeley County, West Virginia is the 2nd largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 population was 104,638 and has seen a growth of 29.5% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 150,806 | 3,061 | 2.07% |
| 2028 | 147,745 | 3,061 | 2.12% |
| 2027 | 144,684 | 3,061 | 2.16% |
| 2026 | 141,623 | 3,061 | 2.21% |
| 2025 | 138,562 | 3,061 | 2.26% |
| 2024 | 135,501 | 3,061 | 2.31% |
| 2023 | 132,440 | 3,061 | 2.37% |
| 2022 | 129,379 | 3,199 | 2.54% |
| 2021 | 126,180 | 3,481 | 2.84% |
| 2020 | 122,699 | 3,076 | 2.57% |
| 2019 | 119,623 | 2,151 | 1.83% |
| 2018 | 117,472 | 2,238 | 1.94% |
| 2017 | 115,234 | 1,613 | 1.42% |
| 2016 | 113,621 | 1,797 | 1.61% |
| 2015 | 111,824 | 1,508 | 1.37% |
| 2014 | 110,316 | 1,729 | 1.59% |
| 2013 | 108,587 | 1,563 | 1.46% |
| 2012 | 107,024 | 1,246 | 1.18% |
| 2011 | 105,778 | 1,140 | 1.09% |
| 2010 | 104,638 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 59,253 | 12,478 | 26.68% |
| 1980 | 46,775 | 10,419 | 28.66% |
| 1970 | 36,356 | 2,565 | 7.59% |
| 1960 | 33,791 | 3,432 | 11.3% |
| 1950 | 30,359 | 1,343 | 4.63% |
| 1940 | 29,016 | 986 | 3.52% |
| 1930 | 28,030 | 3,476 | 14.16% |
| 1920 | 24,554 | 2,555 | 11.61% |
| 1910 | 21,999 | 2,530 | 13% |
| 1900 | 19,469 | 767 | 4.1% |
| 1890 | 18,702 | 1,322 | 7.61% |
| 1880 | 17,380 | 2,480 | 16.64% |
| 1870 | 14,900 | 2,375 | 18.96% |
| 1860 | 12,525 | 754 | 6.41% |
| 1850 | 11,771 | 799 | 7.28% |
| 1840 | 10,972 | 454 | 4.32% |
| 1830 | 10,518 | -693 | -6.18% |
| 1820 | 11,211 | -268 | -2.33% |
| 1810 | 11,479 | -10,527 | -47.84% |
| 1800 | 22,006 | 2,293 | 11.63% |
| 1790 | 19,713 | -131,093 | -86.93% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 103,566 | 84.01% |
| Black or African American | 8,360 | 6.78% |
| Two or more races | 7,286 | 5.91% |
| Other race | 2,649 | 2.15% |
| Asian | 1,296 | 1.05% |
| Native American | 108 | 0.09% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 18 | 0.01% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 48,528 | 2.52 | 75.4 | 24.6 |
| Married | 23,257 | 3.21 | 86.7 | 13.3 |
| Non Family | 17,319 | 1.29 | 68.8 | 31.2 |
| Female | 5,058 | 3.32 | 56.6 | 43.4 |
| Male | 2,894 | 3.01 | 57 | 43 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.52
Average Household Size
75.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 5,506 | 6.46% |
| Associates Degree | 7,814 | 9.17% |
| Bachelors Degree | 13,653 | 16.03% |
| Graduate Degree | 7,065 | 8.29% |
| High School Graduate | 30,966 | 36.35% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,540 | 2.98% |
| Some College | 17,648 | 20.72% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72,292 | 65,714 | 18,108 |
| Black | 6,046 | 5,396 | 929 |
| Hispanic | 3,483 | 2,821 | 830 |
| 2+ Races | 2,781 | 2,551 | 627 |
| Other Race | 1,580 | 1,243 | 440 |
| Asian | 1,049 | 991 | 342 |
| Native American | 69 | 69 | 0 |
| Islander | 18 | 18 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 32.6%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,101 | $80,232 | $45,634 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,731 | $82,766 | $66,067 |
| High School Graduate | $43,995 | $49,292 | $29,404 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,803 | $31,738 | $23,948 |
| Overall | $47,696 | $54,886 | $37,718 |
| Some College | $47,475 | $56,330 | $36,824 |
$47,696
Average Earnings
$54,886
Average Male
$37,718
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.35% of Berkeley County, West Virginia residents speak only English, while 5.65% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.3% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99,864 | 9,703 | 9.72% |
| Black | 8,244 | 2,126 | 25.79% |
| Hispanic | 6,366 | 786 | 12.35% |
| Multiple | 7,188 | 572 | 7.96% |
| Other | 2,649 | 538 | 20.31% |
| Native | 108 | 50 | 46.3% |
| Asian | 1,296 | 26 | 2.01% |
10.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.87%
Male Poverty Rate
13%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Berkeley County, West Virginia is Native, with 46.3% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Berkeley County, West Virginia is Asian, with 2.01% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.19%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.28%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.58%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.09% |
| High School | 12.34% |
| Some College | 7.52% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.08% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 38.12% |
| Male Unemployed | 26.13% |
| Female Employed | 7.13% |
| Male Employed | 4.16% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $85,110 | $100,434 |
| Households | $73,619 | $90,429 |
| Married Families | $98,067 | $114,315 |
| Non Families | $51,605 | $66,935 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.0%
Male Marriage Rate
49.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
9,513
Number of Veterans
8,555
Male Veterans
958
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 3,108 |
| First Gulf War | 2,360 |
| Second Gulf War | 2,310 |
| Korea | 425 |
| World War II | 69 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 2,533 |
| 55 to 64 | 2,330 |
| 35 to 54 | 2,273 |
| 75+ | 1,449 |
| 18 to 34 | 928 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,580 | 10.61% |
| Black | 638 | 9.53% |
| Hispanic | 231 | 5.35% |
| 2+ Races | 188 | 5.01% |
| Other Race | 55 | 2.62% |
| Asian | 23 | 2.07% |
| Islander | 18 | 100% |
| Native American | 11 | 14.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.17%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.08%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.4%
Labor Force Participation
63%
Employment Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
35.13%
Born in Berkeley County, West Virginia
95.49%
Native Born
4.51%
Foreign Born
1.56%
Non Citizen
2.95%
Naturalized
95.49% of Berkeley County, West Virginia residents were born in the United States, with 35.13% having been born in West Virginia. 1.56% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.