County · Pennsylvania
Berks County, Pennsylvania
Berks County, Pennsylvania. Berks County had 440,072 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.6% since 2020, faster than Pennsylvania (+0.4%). It holds 131 places (29 cities, villages and boroughs, 44 towns and townships and 58 census-designated) and 107 census tracts. GEOID 42011.
Berks County is the county of the Reading, PA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
440,072
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 428,849 · ACS 2020-2024: 433,015
Median household income
$79,777
±$1,206 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $77,971
Median home value
$257,300
±$3,633 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $254,500
Median gross rent
$1,181
±$20 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $1,209
How many people live in Berks County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 428,849 residents in Berks County. The Census Bureau estimates 440,072 for July 1, 2025, up 2.6% since 2020, faster than Pennsylvania (+0.4%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 433,015 over 856 square miles of land.
| Measure | Berks County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 433,015 | 13,018,639 | +14,990 |
| Households | 163,236±819 | 5,274,853 | +8,524 |
| Average household size | 2.57±0.01 | 2.39 | −0.05 |
| Housing units | 171,580±199 | 5,806,452 | +4,475 |
Berks County's population since 2000
From 373,638 in 2000 to 440,072 in 2025: up 17.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Berks County?
Berks County holds 131 places: 29 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 44 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 58 census-designated places. The largest is Reading with 95,832 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Reading | 95,112 | $44,091 |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Township, Berks County | 28,407 | $94,837 |
| Exeter Township, Berks County | 25,466 | $100,083 |
| Muhlenberg Township | 21,915 | $88,069 |
| Cumru Township | 15,619 | $90,797 |
| Amity Township, Berks County | 13,396 | $118,296 |
| Wyomissing | 11,114 | $93,203 |
| Maidencreek Township | 9,169 | $111,842 |
| South Heidelberg Township | 7,663 | $110,615 |
| Robeson Township | 7,538 | $93,009 |
| Blandon | 7,289 | $109,417 |
| Maxatawny Township | 7,181 | $69,412 |
| Bern Township | 6,706 | $117,897 |
| Lower Heidelberg Township | 6,230 | $123,476 |
| Longswamp Township | 5,567 | $81,948 |
| Shillington | 5,475 | $79,922 |
| Pennside | 5,190 | $77,192 |
| Colebrookdale Township | 5,112 | $90,378 |
| Birdsboro | 5,106 | $86,290 |
| Whitfield | 4,911 | $126,740 |
| Lower Alsace Township | 4,716 | $76,250 |
| Brecknock Township, Berks County | 4,602 | $129,432 |
| West Reading | 4,553 | $65,885 |
| Washington Township, Berks County | 4,443 | $98,859 |
| Lorane | 4,290 | $84,293 |
| Sinking Spring | 4,286 | $82,500 |
| Laureldale | 4,277 | $69,821 |
| Reiffton | 4,274 | $128,750 |
| Hamburg | 4,270 | $55,446 |
| Boyertown | 4,264 | $56,723 |
| Caernarvon Township, Berks County | 4,234 | $107,639 |
| Kutztown | 4,162 | $53,090 |
| Centre Township, Berks County | 4,130 | $95,375 |
| Bethel Township, Berks County | 4,059 | $93,958 |
| Fleetwood | 4,049 | $93,276 |
| Ruscombmanor Township | 3,998 | $103,125 |
| Union Township, Berks County | 3,886 | $113,159 |
| Alsace Township | 3,834 | $71,103 |
| Oley Township | 3,810 | $90,750 |
| Amity Gardens | 3,715 | $95,438 |
| Douglass Township, Berks County | 3,670 | $79,808 |
| Rockland Township, Berks County | 3,646 | $110,000 |
| West Wyomissing | 3,630 | $82,192 |
| Richmond Township, Berks County | 3,603 | $76,302 |
| Tilden Township | 3,603 | $80,168 |
| Greenwich Township | 3,428 | $103,393 |
| Tulpehocken Township | 3,415 | $81,685 |
| Riverview Park | 3,364 | $114,598 |
| Jacksonwald | 3,246 | $119,938 |
| Mount Penn | 3,240 | $63,512 |
| Earl Township, Berks County | 3,097 | $100,398 |
| Kutztown UniversityGEOID 4240666 | 3,094 | $18,676 |
| Kenhorst | 3,001 | $86,705 |
| Hereford Township | 2,962 | $115,833 |
| Mohnton | 2,927 | $80,745 |
| Womelsdorf | 2,892 | $110,735 |
| Hyde Park, Berks County | 2,806 | $78,929 |
| Wernersville | 2,776 | $75,750 |
| Ontelaunee Township | 2,598 | $111,154 |
| Windsor Township, Berks County | 2,489 | $99,023 |
| Perry Township, Berks County | 2,475 | $94,531 |
| Jefferson Township, Berks County | 2,369 | $116,250 |
| Flying Hills | 2,230 | $78,591 |
| Penn Township, Berks County | 2,122 | $97,167 |
| Temple | 2,073 | $73,651 |
| Topton | 2,041 | $92,552 |
| Robesonia | 2,035 | $91,188 |
| Leesport | 1,954 | $95,577 |
| West Hamburg | 1,926 | $65,467 |
| St. Lawrence | 1,892 | $85,625 |
| Upper Tulpehocken Township | 1,856 | $90,833 |
| Marion Township, Berks County | 1,833 | $80,294 |
| West Lawn | 1,762 | $69,688 |
| Lincoln Park | 1,736 | $103,664 |
| Heidelberg Township, Berks County | 1,731 | $85,000 |
| Albany Township, Berks County | 1,660 | $89,440 |
| Upper Bern Township | 1,606 | $81,830 |
| Fox ChaseGEOID 4227130 | 1,600 | $121,417 |
| Pike Township, Berks County | 1,595 | $105,729 |
| Morgantown | 1,614 | $78,166 |
| South Temple | 1,560 | $85,753 |
| Muhlenberg ParkGEOID 4252216 | 1,544 | $101,384 |
| GrillGEOID 4231568 | 1,469 | $144,457 |
| New BerlinvilleGEOID 4253208 | 1,382 | $77,143 |
| District Township | 1,378 | $100,677 |
| Shoemakersville | 1,360 | $79,476 |
| Colony Park | 1,269 | $80,333 |
| Oley | 1,244 | $88,837 |
| GreenfieldsGEOID 4231038 | 1,238 | $78,830 |
| Bally | 1,228 | $76,339 |
| North Heidelberg Township | 1,220 | $92,500 |
| Spring RidgeGEOID 4273318 | 1,050 | $68,571 |
| Stony Creek Mills | 1,048 | $60,833 |
| AlleghenyvilleGEOID 4200924 | 1,015 | $137,813 |
| HerefordGEOID 4234008 | 933 | $115,139 |
| Bernville | 905 | $89,167 |
| PennwynGEOID 4259304 | 888 | not published |
| Bechtelsville | 884 | $90,000 |
| SpringmontGEOID 4273296 | 792 | $82,173 |
| DaubervilleGEOID 4218256 | 762 | $104,534 |
| GibraltarGEOID 4229000 | 721 | $77,933 |
| Montrose ManorGEOID 4250748 | 717 | $68,571 |
| Edenburg | 708 | $103,000 |
| Penn State BerksGEOID 4259207 | 668 | not published |
| MertztownGEOID 4248824 | 600 | $65,227 |
| New JerusalemGEOID 4253728 | 598 | $102,214 |
| GouglersvilleGEOID 4230192 | 585 | $108,750 |
| Stouchsburg | 526 | $81,750 |
| DouglassvilleGEOID 4219680 | 518 | $42,083 |
| Mount AetnaGEOID 4251320 | 489 | $81,023 |
| Alsace ManorGEOID 4202128 | 480 | $51,875 |
| MohrsvilleGEOID 4250280 | 469 | not published |
| BethelGEOID 4206000 | 460 | not published |
| WalnuttownGEOID 4280808 | 459 | $54,324 |
| LyonsGEOID 4245752 | 439 | $55,347 |
| StrausstownGEOID 4274744 | 409 | $100,227 |
| ShartlesvilleGEOID 4269816 | 404 | $81,400 |
| DryvilleGEOID 4220096 | 364 | not published |
| BowersGEOID 4207800 | 355 | $72,656 |
| FrystownGEOID 4228128 | 355 | $83,359 |
| BaumstownGEOID 4204488 | 346 | $68,750 |
| VirginvilleGEOID 4280336 | 334 | $102,019 |
| RehrersburgGEOID 4264056 | 322 | not published |
| Centerport | 314 | $79,688 |
| SchubertGEOID 4268248 | 251 | not published |
| New SchaefferstownGEOID 4254064 | 213 | $69,500 |
| Lenhartsville | 180 | $68,750 |
| KemptonGEOID 4239224 | 159 | not published |
| MaxatawnyGEOID 4248120 | 130 | not published |
| New MorganGEOID 4253916 | 54 | not published |
| Adamstown | 1,938 | $117,554 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Berks County?
The median resident of Berks County is 39.9 years old; 22.0% are under 18 and 18.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 66.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 24.8%. 9.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Berks County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.9±0.2 | 40.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.0%±0.1 pts | 20.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.0%±0.1 pts | 19.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 24.8% | 8.7% | +3.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 66.6%±0.2 pts | 73.0% | −5.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.0%±0.2 pts | 10.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.3%±0.1 pts | 3.8% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.8%±0.2 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 9.7%±0.5 pts | 7.7% | +2.2 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 21.3%±0.6 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.6%±0.3 pts | 6.1% | – |
| With a disability | 13.5%±0.5 pts | 14.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.3%±0.5 pts | 5.6% | +1.3 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.4%±0.5 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 27.7%±0.8 pts | 35.2% | +2.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.2%±0.5 pts | 14.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.5%±0.2 pts | 1.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Berks County earn?
Half of Berks County's 163,236 households earn less than $79,777 a year (±$1,206), against $77,971 in Pennsylvania. In 2015-2019 it was $78,430 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Berks County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $79,777±$1,206 | $77,971 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $103,265±$1,786 | $107,538 | – |
| Per capita income | $39,815±$711 | $44,355 | +$961 |
| People below the poverty line | 12.2%±0.7 pts | 11.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 18.0%±1.7 pts | 15.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.9%±0.7 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.6%±0.6 pts | 89.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Berks County?
Owners occupy 71.3% of Berks County's occupied homes and renters 28.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $257,300 by its owner (±$3,633). The median renter pays $1,181 a month including utilities, and 42.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Berks County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $257,300±$3,633 | $254,500 | +$37,375 |
| Median gross rent | $1,181±$20 | $1,209 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 42.7%±2.4 pts | 39.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,800±$23 | $1,762 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 71.3%±0.7 pts | 69.3% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 171,580±199 | 5,806,452 | +4,475 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6%±0.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.0%±0.8 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 56.4%±0.9 pts | 56.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.8%±0.3 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.9%±0.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 27.5%±0.9 pts | 25.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Berks County building?
Builders took permits for 582 new housing units across Berks County in 2025 (335 single-family), 1.3 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Berks County get to work?
73.5% of Berks County's workers drive alone and 11.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.4%.
| Measure | Berks County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.3%±0.6 pts | 62.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.4%±0.5 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 73.5%±0.8 pts | 68.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.0%±0.6 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.0%±0.2 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Walked | 2.5%±0.3 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.9%±0.6 pts | 15.6% | +7.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.4 min±0.3 | 26.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Berks County's census tracts?
Berks County is divided into 107 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $17,081 (Tract 25) to $162,813 (Tract 119.03).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Berks County compare with Pennsylvania's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 9th of 67 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 10th of 67 |
| Residents per square mile | 12th of 67 |
| Median household income | 14th of 67 |
| Median home value | 14th of 67 |
| Median gross rent | 15th of 67 |
| Poverty rate | 28th of 67 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21st of 67 |
| Median age | 60th of 67 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Berks County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.