Berkeley County's 2026 population is estimated at 143,159, reflecting a 2.46% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Berkeley County is the 2nd largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 population was 104,638 and has grown 36.81% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 38.5 years
Female: 39.6 years
Male: 37.6 years
There are 99,604 adults, (19,771 of whom are seniors) in Berkeley County.
Female: 64,612 (49.9%)
Male: 64,902 (50.1%)
The racial composition of Berkeley County includes 80.69% White, 7.42% Black or African American, 3.5% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 104,505 | 80.69% |
| Black or African American | 9,606 | 7.42% |
| Two or more races | 9,427 | 7.28% |
| Other race | 4,534 | 3.5% |
| Asian | 1,251 | 0.97% |
| Native American | 151 | 0.12% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 40 | 0.03% |
Berkeley County 's average per capita income is $51,570. Household income levels show a median of $80,815. The poverty rate stands at 11.1%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $111,309 | $127,357 |
| Families | $94,362 | $109,783 |
| Households | $80,815 | $98,580 |
| Non Families | $53,498 | $72,050 |
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