As of 2025 the population of Berkeley County, WV is 132,864. The population is expected to grow to 145,431 by 2030 - a growth rate of 1.82%.
The median age of Berkeley County, WV residents is 40.
The diversity index of Berkeley County, WV is 45.0, meaning that there is a 45% 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 $98,643 and projected to be $107,965 in 2030. Per capita income is $39,413, projected to be $43,999 in 2030. 2.74% of households – 3,639 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $872,027 and the average disposable income is $75,692.
There are 56,929 housing units in Berkeley County, WV; 40,608 are owner-occupied, 12,445 are rented, and 3,876 are vacant. The average home value is $318,334, with 8,600 homes built in 2010 or later, and 4,922 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 2,713 businesses in Berkeley County, WV, employing 30,853 workers and pulling from a labor force of 62,723 age 16 and above. 4,417 workers commute into Berkeley County, WV from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
33,120 residents both live and work in/around Berkeley County, WV. The average travel time is 30.9 minutes. 1.72% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 10.3% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 49,797 drive alone, 5,436 carpool, and 245 take public transportation. 1,238 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 5,950 residents work from home.
35,482 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 9,524 have associates degrees, 15,762 have bachelor’s degrees, and 7,924 hold a graduate or professional degree.
