West Virginia Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 129,514 (100%) |
| Population Density | 403 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 35 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $80,815 |
| Per Capita Income | $38,914 |
| Median Home Value | $266,300 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 53,819 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 38,780 (72.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 12,241 (22.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,798 (5.2%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 51,021 |
| Average Household Size | 2.52 |
| Family Households | 33,399 (65.5%) |
The table below compares Berkeley County to the other 55 counties and county equivalents in West Virginia by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 2 | 98th |
| Population Density | # 1 | 100th |
| Median Household Income | # 2 | 98th |
| Per Capita Income | # 5 | 93rd |
| Diversity Index | # 3 | 96th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE West Virginia Census Data Comparison Tool.
