County · West Virginia
Berkeley County, West Virginia
Berkeley County, West Virginia. Berkeley County had 139,522 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 14.3% since 2020, while West Virginia shrank 1.5%. It holds 4 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs and 2 census-designated) and 26 census tracts. GEOID 54003.
Berkeley County is one of the 3 counties of the Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
139,522
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 122,076 · ACS 2020-2024: 129,514
Median household income
$80,815
±$2,551 (90% margin)
West Virginia: $59,608
Median home value
$266,300
±$7,422 (90% margin)
West Virginia: $162,600
Median gross rent
$1,233
±$69 (90% margin)
West Virginia: $872
How many people live in Berkeley County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 122,076 residents in Berkeley County. The Census Bureau estimates 139,522 for July 1, 2025, up 14.3% since 2020, while West Virginia shrank 1.5%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 129,514 over 321 square miles of land.
| Measure | Berkeley County | West Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 129,514 | 1,778,373 | +14,185 |
| Households | 51,021±530 | 728,655 | +6,800 |
| Average household size | 2.52±0.03 | 2.37 | −0.08 |
| Housing units | 53,819±46 | 861,325 | +5,241 |
Berkeley County's population since 2000
From 75,905 in 2000 to 139,522 in 2025: up 83.8%. 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 Berkeley County?
Berkeley County holds 4 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Martinsburg with 19,211 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Martinsburg | 18,777 | $59,555 |
|---|---|---|
| Inwood | 3,426 | $84,286 |
| Falling Waters | 1,440 | $88,466 |
| HedgesvilleGEOID 5436220 | 300 | $89,141 |
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 Berkeley County?
The median resident of Berkeley County is 38.5 years old; 23.1% are under 18 and 15.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 79.7%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 7.1%. 5.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Berkeley County | West Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.5±0.4 | 42.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.1% | 20.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.3%±0.1 pts | 21.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.4% | 2.1% | +2.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 79.7%±0.4 pts | 89.7% | −4.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 7.1%±0.6 pts | 3.1% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.0%±0.1 pts | 0.8% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±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 | 5.0%±0.6 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.0%±0.6 pts | 1.8% | +1.3 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.8%±0.6 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.2%±0.8 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 14.3%±0.9 pts | 19.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.9%±0.9 pts | 6.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.9%±0.9 pts | 89.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 25.1%±1.7 pts | 24.1% | +3.9 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.7%±0.9 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.8%±0.8 pts | 2.4% | – |
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 Berkeley County earn?
Half of Berkeley County's 51,021 households earn less than $80,815 a year (±$2,551), against $59,608 in West Virginia. In 2015-2019 the median was $76,937 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $3,878 after inflation. 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Berkeley County | West Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $80,815±$2,551 | $59,608 | +$3,878 |
| Mean household income | $98,580±$3,372 | $81,190 | – |
| Per capita income | $38,914±$1,193 | $34,203 | +$2,001 |
| People below the poverty line | 11.1%±1.0 pts | 16.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 14.2%±2.4 pts | 21.5% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.6%±1.2 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.2%±1.0 pts | 86.1% | – |
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 Berkeley County?
Owners occupy 76.0% of Berkeley County's occupied homes and renters 24.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $266,300 by its owner (±$7,422). The median renter pays $1,233 a month including utilities, and 34.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Berkeley County | West Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $266,300±$7,422 | $162,600 | +$42,068 |
| Median gross rent | $1,233±$69 | $872 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 34.5%±5.0 pts | 39.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,521±$41 | $1,255 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76.0%±1.6 pts | 74.9% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 53,819±46 | 861,325 | +5,241 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8%±0.5 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.3%±1.1 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 67.7%±1.6 pts | 70.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 10.3%±1.3 pts | 13.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.0%±0.5 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.4%±1.3 pts | 14.9% | – |
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 Berkeley County building?
Builders took permits for 1,140 new housing units across Berkeley County in 2025 (1,104 single-family), 8.2 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 Berkeley County get to work?
78.6% of Berkeley County's workers drive alone and 10.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 30.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.7%.
| Measure | Berkeley County | West Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.2%±1.1 pts | 53.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.7%±0.9 pts | 5.4% | −1.3 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 78.6%±1.5 pts | 78.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.2%±1.1 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 0.8%±0.3 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.3%±1.1 pts | 9.1% | +6.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.7 min±1.1 | 26.6 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 Berkeley County's census tracts?
Berkeley County is divided into 26 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $38,607 (Tract 9715) to $98,882 (Tract 9721.01).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Berkeley County compare with West Virginia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 2nd of 55 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 1st of 55 |
| Residents per square mile | 2nd of 55 |
| Median household income | 2nd of 55 |
| Median home value | 3rd of 55 |
| Median gross rent | 1st of 55 |
| Poverty rate | 53rd of 55 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9th of 55 |
| Median age | 54th of 55 |
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 Berkeley 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.