Berkeley County Summary

Life in Berkeley County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Berkeley County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Berkeley County:

  • The population in Berkeley County is 123,283.

  • The median home value in Berkeley County is $287,226.

  • The median income in Berkeley County is $73,619.

  • The median rent in Berkeley County is $1,154.

  • The unemployment rate in Berkeley County is 4.6%.

  • The poverty rate in Berkeley County is 10.9%.

  • The average high in Berkeley County is 70.7° and there are 92.8 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Berkeley County

List Of Cities & Towns in Berkeley County

Martinsburg, WV Population 18,678

Inwood, WV Population 2,831

Falling Waters, WV Population 2,150

Hedgesville, WV Population 260

Map Of Berkeley County

Berkeley County, WV Weather

  • The average high in Berkeley County is 70.7°.

  • There are 82.12 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 92.8 inches of rain each year with 9.2 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:44 hours of sun each day in Berkeley County.

StatBerkeley County
Mean High70.7
Nice Days82.12
Rainfall92.8
Snowfall9.2
Sunny_hours4:44
70.7°
Average High
92.8
Inches of Rain

Berkeley County Photos

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Berkeley County Demographics

Population over time in Berkeley County

The current population in Berkeley County is 123,283. The population has increased 4.4% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 120,460 2.4%
2021 117,615 2.0%
2020 115,329 -

Gender in Berkeley County

  • Berkeley County is 50.0% female with 61,585 female residents.

  • Berkeley County is 50.0% male with 61,697 male residents.

Female
50.0% (61,585)
Male
50.0% (61,697)
Gender Berkeley County WV USA
Female 50.0% 50.1% 50.4%
Male 50.0% 49.9% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Berkeley County

Berkeley County is:

  • 82.2% White with 101,291 White residents.

  • 6.6% African American with 8,084 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 77 American Indian residents.

  • 1.0% Asian with 1,281 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 18 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.6% Other with 687 Other residents.

  • 4.4% Two Or More with 5,413 Two Or More residents.

  • 5.2% Hispanic with 6,432 Hispanic residents.

White
82.2% (101,291)
African American
6.6% (8,084)
American Indian
0.1% (77)
Asian
1.0% (1,281)
Hawaiian
0.0% (18)
Other
0.6% (687)
Two Or More
4.4% (5,413)
Hispanic
5.2% (6,432)

Table: Berkeley County By Race

Race Berkeley County WV USA
White 82.2% 90.7% 58.9%
African American 6.6% 3.4% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 1.0% 0.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.6% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 4.4% 3.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 5.2% 1.8% 18.7%

Household Income For Berkeley County, West Virginia

  • 3.6% of households in Berkeley County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.2% of households in Berkeley County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 5.4% of households in Berkeley County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.1% of households in Berkeley County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 10.7% of households in Berkeley County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 20.4% of households in Berkeley County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 16.0% of households in Berkeley County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 17.6% of households in Berkeley County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 8.9% of households in Berkeley County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 6.0% of households in Berkeley County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.6% (4,448)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.2% (3,955)
$15,000 to $24,999
5.4% (6,704)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.1% (10,024)
$35,000 to $49,999
10.7% (13,151)
$50,000 to $74,999
20.4% (25,142)
$75,000 to $99,999
16.0% (19,706)
$100,000 to $149,999
17.6% (21,731)
$150,000 to $199,999
8.9% (10,987)
$200,000 or more
6.0% (7,430)
Income Berkeley County WV USA
Less than $10,000 3.6% 6.5% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.2% 6.1% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 5.4% 10.6% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.1% 9.9% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 10.7% 12.9% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 20.4% 17.5% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 16.0% 12.2% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 17.6% 14.1% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 8.9% 5.5% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 6.0% 4.8% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Berkeley County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Berkeley County completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Berkeley County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 36.0% of adults in Berkeley County completed high school / ged.

  • 21.0% of adults in Berkeley County completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Berkeley County completed associate's degree.

  • 16.0% of adults in Berkeley County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 7.0% of adults in Berkeley County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Berkeley County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Berkeley County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (3,698)
9-12th Grade
6% (7,396)
High School / GED
36% (44,381)
Some College
21% (25,889)
Associate's Degree
9% (11,095)
Bachelor's Degree
16% (19,725)
Master's Degree
7% (8,629)
Professional Degree
1% (1,232)
Doctorate Degree
1% (1,232)
Education Berkeley County WV USA
< 9th Grade 3% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 6% 8% 6%
High School / GED 36% 40% 26%
Some College 21% 18% 20%
Associate's Degree 9% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 16% 14% 21%
Master's Degree 7% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 1% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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