Berks County, PA — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
429,989
Male
213,223
49.6%
Female
216,766
50.4%
Median Age
39.9 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.6
Foreign Born
8.8%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher18.6%
High School or Higher43.8%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
4.5%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
8.0%
Married
40.6%
Berks County, PA has a population of 429,989 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 39.9 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 72.3% of the population. 18.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 8.8% of residents are foreign-born.