Berks County, Pennsylvania
County
Overview
- County Name
- Berks County
- State
- Pennsylvania
- FIPS Code
- 42011
- State FIPS
- 42
- County FIPS
- 011
Geography
- Land Area
- 856.40 sq mi
- Water Area
- 9.35 sq mi
- Total Area
- 865.76 sq mi
- Latitude
- 40.413957
- Longitude
- -75.926860
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 412,550
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 320,044
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 321,938 | 78.0% |
| Hispanic | 90,608 | 22.0% |
| White | 291,992 | 70.8% |
| Black | 16,103 | 3.9% |
| Asian | 4,420 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 210 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 99 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 663 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 264,726 | 82.7% |
| Hispanic | 55,321 | 17.3% |
| White | 243,123 | 76.0% |
| Black | 15,441 | 4.8% |
| Asian | 4,653 | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,205 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 86 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 376 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 433,015
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $83,536
- Poverty Rate
- 11.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 51,396
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 301,447 | 69.6% |
| Black | 19,969 | 4.6% |
| Asian | 5,859 | 1.4% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 248,834
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 103,995 | 41.8% |
| Republican | 105,033 | 42.2% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 32,746 | 13.2% |
| Other | 2,912 | 1.2% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 118,292 | 47.5% |
| Female | 129,675 | 52.1% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 174,863 | 70.3% |
| Hispanic | 37,126 | 14.9% |
| Black | 4,411 | 1.8% |
| Asian | 2,795 | 1.1% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 155,268
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 62.4%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 120,608 | 69.0% |
| Hispanic | 11,810 | 31.8% |
| Black | 1,985 | 45.0% |
| Asian | 1,397 | 50.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 74,290 | 62.8% |
| Female | 80,612 | 62.2% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 95,824 (32.2%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 82,163 (26.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 171,580
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $248,858
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,293
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 72.7%
- Public Transit
- 1.1%
- Work From Home
- 11.7%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.0%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.