Berks County, PA — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$77,684
Per Capita Income
$39,012
Poverty Rate
11.7%
SNAP Recipients
13.8%
Gini Index
0.444
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K14.4%
$25K–$50K16.9%
$50K–$75K16.7%
$75K–$100K14.0%
$100K–$150K18.8%
$150K–$200K9.8%
$200K+9.4%
The median household income in Berks County, PA is $77,684 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $39,012. 11.7% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 13.8% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.444 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).