Berkeley County, West Virginia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Berkeley County
- State
- West Virginia
- FIPS Code
- 54003
- State FIPS
- 54
- County FIPS
- 003
Geography
- Land Area
- 321.15 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0.41 sq mi
- Total Area
- 321.56 sq mi
- Latitude
- 39.447938
- Longitude
- -78.037754
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 127,180
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 97,443
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 120,213 | 94.5% |
| Hispanic | 6,967 | 5.5% |
| White | 104,403 | 82.1% |
| Black | 9,432 | 7.4% |
| Asian | 918 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 110 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 41 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 449 | 0.4% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 93,004 | 95.4% |
| Hispanic | 4,440 | 4.6% |
| White | 82,246 | 84.4% |
| Black | 8,480 | 8.7% |
| Asian | 1,285 | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 698 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 38 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 297 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 129,514
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $82,605
- Poverty Rate
- 11.0%
- Population Below Poverty
- 14,200
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 104,505 | 80.7% |
| Black | 9,606 | 7.4% |
| Asian | 1,251 | 1.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 75,825
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 18,334 | 24.2% |
| Republican | 32,299 | 42.6% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 23,212 | 30.6% |
| Other | 131 | 0.2% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 36,652 | 48.3% |
| Female | 39,043 | 51.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 61,721 | 81.4% |
| Hispanic | 3,177 | 4.2% |
| Black | 2,486 | 3.3% |
| Asian | 704 | 0.9% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 29,176
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 38.5%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 24,600 | 39.9% |
| Hispanic | 763 | 24.0% |
| Black | 685 | 27.6% |
| Asian | 218 | 31.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 14,391 | 39.3% |
| Female | 14,766 | 37.8% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 26,771 (29.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 22,599 (25.1%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 53,819
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $269,219
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,288
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 78.5%
- Public Transit
- 0.4%
- Work From Home
- 10.2%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 33.3%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.