As of 2026 the population of Berkeley County, WV is 138,642. The population is expected to grow to 149,398 by 2031 - a growth rate of 1.51%.
The median age of Berkeley County, WV residents is 40.
The diversity index of Berkeley County, WV is 45.8, meaning that there is a 46% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Berkeley County, WV is $107,301 and projected to be $121,794 in 2031. Per capita income is $43,018, projected to be $49,649 in 2031. 4.49% of households – 6,223 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,129,684 and the average disposable income is $81,606.
There are 58,898 housing units in Berkeley County, WV; 43,118 are owner-occupied, 12,320 are rented, and 3,460 are vacant. The average home value is $324,109, with 9,922 homes built in 2010 or later, and 3,992 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 2,825 businesses in Berkeley County, WV, employing 33,180 workers and pulling from a labor force of 63,917 age 16 and above. 4,557 workers commute into Berkeley County, WV from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
34,815 residents both live and work in/around Berkeley County, WV. The average travel time is 30.7 minutes. 2.23% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 9.58% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 50,213 drive alone, 5,909 carpool, and 274 take public transportation. 930 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 6,558 residents work from home.
35,772 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 10,468 have associates degrees, 16,930 have bachelor’s degrees, and 8,243 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
