Pennsylvania Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 433,015 (100%) |
| Population Density | 506 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 49 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $79,777 |
| Per Capita Income | $39,815 |
| Median Home Value | $257,300 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 171,580 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 116,334 (67.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 46,902 (27.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 8,344 (4.9%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 163,236 |
| Average Household Size | 2.57 |
| Family Households | 108,511 (66.5%) |
The table below compares Berks County to the other 67 counties and county equivalents in Pennsylvania 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 | # 9 | 88th |
| Population Density | # 12 | 83rd |
| Median Household Income | # 14 | 80th |
| Per Capita Income | # 23 | 67th |
| Diversity Index | # 6 | 92nd |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Pennsylvania Census Data Comparison Tool.
