Berkeley County, WV

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2020 Population

117,615

1.98% 1-year growth

US Senator

Joe Manchin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Shelley Moore Capito

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

38.9

0.258% 1-year increase

2018 Poverty Rate

12.7%

1.74% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$65,286

4.43% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$187,400

2.85% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

58,104

3.99% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Berkeley County, WV had a population of 118k people with a median age of 38.9 and a median household income of $65,286. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Berkeley County, WV grew from 115,329 to 117,615, a 1.98% increase and its median household income grew from $62,515 to $65,286, a 4.43% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Berkeley County, WV are White (Non-Hispanic) (83.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.61%), White (Hispanic) (2.78%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.67%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.12%).

None of the households in Berkeley County, WV reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.3% of the residents in Berkeley County, WV are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Berkeley County, WV are Martinsburg College (846 degrees awarded in 2020), Blue Ridge Community and Technical College (690 degrees), and Valley College-Martinsburg (260 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Berkeley County, WV was $187,400, and the homeownership rate was 74.3%.

Most people in Berkeley County, WV drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Berkeley County, WV was 2 cars per household.

Berkeley County, WV borders Washington County, MD, Clarke County, VA, Frederick County, VA, Jefferson County, WV, and Morgan County, WV.

Population & Diversity

Berkeley County, WV is home to a population of 118k people, from which 98.3% are citizens. As of 2020, 3.79% of Berkeley County, WV residents were born outside of the country (4.46k people).

In 2020, there were 10.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (97.9k people) in Berkeley County, WV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.95k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.27k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.3%

2020 Citizenship

98.4%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 98.3% of Berkeley County, WV residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Berkeley County, WV was 98.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Berkeley County, WV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Berkeley County, WV

White (Non-Hispanic)
97.9k ± 479
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
8.95k ± 548
White (Hispanic)
3.27k ± 403

4.61%

Hispanic Population

5.42k people

4.61% of the people in Berkeley County, WV are hispanic (5.42k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Berkeley County, WV as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for West Virginia.

Most Common Origin

India
2,485 ± 1,223 people
Philippines
2,301 ± 1,177 people
China
2,228 ± 1,158 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of West Virginia was India, the natal country of 2,485 West Virginia residents, followed by Philippines with 2,301 and China with 2,228.

Foreign-Born Population

3.79%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

4.46k people

3.71%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

4.28k people

As of 2020, 3.79% of Berkeley County, WV residents (4.46k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Berkeley County, WV was 3.71%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Berkeley County, WV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,818 ± 366
Gulf War (2001-)
2,152 ± 384
Gulf War (1990s)
1,927 ± 353

Berkeley County, WV has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.31 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Berkeley County, WV employs 58.1k people. The largest industries in Berkeley County, WV are Health Care & Social Assistance (7,402 people), Retail Trade (7,110 people), and Manufacturing (6,663 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($66,331), Information ($65,226), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($56,458).

Males in West Virginia have an average income that is 1.38 times higher than the average income of females, which is $43,089. The income inequality in West Virginia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.441, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

58.1k

2020 Value

± 2,186

3.99%

1 Year growth

± 4.89%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Berkeley County, WV grew at a rate of 3.99%, from 55.9k employees to 58.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Berkeley County, WV, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (7,176 people), Management Occupations (5,302 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (5,156 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Berkeley County, WV.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for West Virginia.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in West Virginia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

58.1k

2020 Value

± 2,186

3.99%

1 Year growth

± 4.89%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Berkeley County, WV grew at a rate of 3.99%, from 55.9k employees to 58.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Berkeley County, WV, are Health Care & Social Assistance (7,402 people), Retail Trade (7,110 people), and Manufacturing (6,663 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Berkeley County, WV, though some of these residents may live in Berkeley County, WV and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$45,309

Median earning men ± $2,155

$31,374

Median earning women ± $1,449

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Information ($101,328), Public Administration ($70,347), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($61,142).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($61,406), Manufacturing ($42,994), and Wholesale Trade ($41,275).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for West Virginia.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in West Virginia. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in West Virginia.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

592
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
407
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
323
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$486k
Manufacturing
$419k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$134k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from West Virginia to other states, or from other states to West Virginia.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Coal-n.e.c.
$8.42B
Coal
$6.05B
Plastics/rubber
$5.79B

In 2020, the top outbound West Virginia product (by dollars) was Coal-n.e.c. with $8.42B, followed by Coal ($6.05B) and Plastics/rubber ($5.79B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound West Virginia products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for West Virginia.

$65.6B

2020 Value in West Virginia

$114B

Projected 2050 Value in West Virginia

74.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound West Virginia trade was $65.6B. This is expected to increase 74.3% to $114B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound West Virginia trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from West Virginia to other states, or from other states to West Virginia.

Most Common Trade Partners

Ohio
$9.85B
Pennsylvania
$5.83B
Virginia
$3.98B

In 2020, the top outbound West Virginia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Ohio with $9.85B, followed by Pennsylvania with $5.83B and Virginia and $3.98B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that West Virginia shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Berkeley County, WV went to Donald J. Trump with 64.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (33.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.73%).

Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito are the senators currently representing the state of West Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

West Virginia is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (64.6%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (33.3%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.73%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Berkeley County, WV for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senators Elections

US Senators from West Virginia

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for West Virginia.

Joe Manchin

Senator from West Virginia

Assumed office on November 15, 2010
Elected to the seat to succeed Carte Goodwin, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Robert Byrd.

Shelley Moore Capito

Senator from West Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito are the senators currently representing West Virginia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in West Virginia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from West Virginia

West Virginia is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for West Virginia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Berkeley County, WV awarded 1,979 degrees. The student population of Berkeley County, WV in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 1,570 male students and 4,853 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Berkeley County, WV are White (1,408 and 71.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (230 and 11.6%), Black or African American (182 and 9.2%), and Two or More Races (71 and 3.59%).

The largest universities in Berkeley County, WV by number of degrees awarded are Martinsburg College (846 and 42.7%), Blue Ridge Community and Technical College (690 and 34.9%), and Valley College-Martinsburg (260 and 13.1%).

The most popular majors in Berkeley County, WV are Medical Office Assistant (300 and 15.2%), Health Care Administration & Management (219 and 11.1%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (212 and 10.7%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2020 in Berkeley County, WV, the percentage of applicants admitted was 100%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 44.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 6,423 (24.4% men and 75.6% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2020 there were 6,423 students enrolled in Berkeley County, WV, 24.4% men and 75.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,624 records, of which 74.1% were women and 25.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Medical Assistant
63 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
156 degree-majors awarded
Medical Insurance Specialist
78 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Berkeley County, WV was Medical Assistant with 63 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Berkeley County, WV according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Martinsburg College
846 degrees awarded
Blue Ridge Community and Technical College
690 degrees awarded
Valley College-Martinsburg
260 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Martinsburg College with 846 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2020, 383 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Berkeley County, WV, which is 0.24 times less than the 1,596 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,408 degrees mean that there were 6.12 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 230 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($408) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($3,720) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($1,440) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for West Virginia.

Measure

In 2020, 0.56% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.534% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for West Virginia.

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (574k), Some college (299k), and Secondary Education (224k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Berkeley County, WV was $187,400 in 2020, which is 0.815 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $182,200 to $187,400, a 2.85% increase. The homeownership rate in Berkeley County, WV is 74.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Berkeley County, WV have an average commute time of 30.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Berkeley County, WV is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Berkeley County, WV is $65,286. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Berkeley County, WV was Census Tract 9721.01 with a value of $71,354, followed by Census Tract 9711.01 and Census Tract 9716, with respective values of $63,509 and $45,810.

In 2021, 13.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Berkeley County, WV. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator grew 0.69%.

Housing

Property

$187,400

Median Property Value 2020

±$5,945

$33,975

Median Property Taxes

±$1,662

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Berkeley County, WV the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Berkeley County, WV compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

74.3%

Homeownership

2020

69.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 74.3% of the housing units in Berkeley County, WV were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 74.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Berkeley County, WV compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9721.01
Census Tract 9711.01
Census Tract 9716

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Berkeley County, WV was Census Tract 9721.01 with a value of $71,354, followed by Census Tract 9711.01 and Census Tract 9716, with respective values of $63,509 and $45,810.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Berkeley County, WV colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$65,286

Median Household Income

± $1,798

43.2k

Number of Households

± 1,520

In 2020, the median household income of the 43.2k households in Berkeley County, WV grew to $65,286 from the previous year's value of $62,515.

The following chart displays the households in Berkeley County, WV distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Berkeley County, WV is from West Virginia.

0.441

2020 Wage GINI in West Virginia

0.444

2019 Wage GINI in West Virginia

In 2020, the income inequality in West Virginia was 0.441 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.729% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for West Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in West Virginia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in West Virginia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (83%)
Carpooled (9.36%)
Worked At Home (4.9%)

In 2020, 83% of workers in Berkeley County, WV drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.36%) and those who worked at home (4.9%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

30.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Berkeley County, WV have a longer commute time (30.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 7.31% of the workforce in Berkeley County, WV have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Berkeley County, WV compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Berkeley County, WV distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Berkeley County, WV have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2021, 13.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Berkeley County, WV. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator grew 0.69%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

12.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Berkeley County, WV (14.4k out of 113k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Berkeley County, WV is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2021, 14.7% of the children was living in poverty in Berkeley County, WV. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 4.7%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2021, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 168 in Berkeley County, WV. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 47.7 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

94% of the population of Berkeley County, WV has health coverage, with 52% on employee plans, 16.9% on Medicaid, 10.2% on Medicare, 12.7% on non-group plans, and 2.26% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in West Virginia was $9,462 in 2014. This is a 5.5% increase from the previous year ($8,969).

Primary care physicians in Berkeley County, WV see 2342 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.95% increase from the previous year (2253 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1954 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 581 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for West Virginia. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in West Virginia, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,342 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Berkeley County, WV

Primary care physicians in Berkeley County, WV see an average of 2,342 patients per year. This represents a 3.95% increase from the previous year (2,253 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Berkeley County, WV in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for West Virginia.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of West Virginia across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.6% under 18 years, 20.3% between 18 and 34 years, 40.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.98%

Uninsured

52%

Employer Coverage

16.9%

Medicaid

10.2%

Medicare

12.7%

Non-Group

2.26%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Berkeley County, WV declined by 3.39% from 6.19% to 5.98%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Berkeley County, WV changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2021, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 56 in Berkeley County, WV.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Berkeley County, WV.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2021, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 38.6% in Berkeley County, WV.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Berkeley County, WV.

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