Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV

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2024 Population

188,774

US Senator

Shelley Moore Capito

Republican Party

US Senator

Jim Justice

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

39.5

0.253% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

10.3%

2.05% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$85,800

3.93% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$286,300

7.75% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

88,184

18.6% 1-year growth

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6.17% of the households in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, 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.

97.9% of the residents in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV are American Public University System (15,140 degrees awarded in 2023), Martinsburg College (1,200 degrees), and Blue Ridge Community and Technical College (596 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV was $286,300, and the homeownership rate was 77.3%.

Most people in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 32.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV was 2 cars per household.

Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV borders Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA, Allegany, Garrett & West Washington Counties--Hancock & Clear Spring PUMA, MD, Central Washington County--Hagerstown City PUMA, MD, Loudoun County (West & South)--Leesburg Town PUMA, VA, and Mineral, Hampshire, Morgan, Hardy, Grant, Tucker, Pendleton Counties PUMA, WV.

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Population & Diversity

Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV is home to a population of 189k people, from which 97.9% are citizens. As of 2024, 5.04% of Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV residents were born outside of the country (9.52k people).

In 2024, there were 12 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (150k people) in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 12.6k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 7.88k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV are Spanish (7,316 households), Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (301 households), and Thai, Lao, or Other Tai-Kadai Languages (261 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

92,581

Women

50.1%

92,173

Men

49.9%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 184,754 inhabitants, with 49.9% men, and 50.1% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV.

With the upper buttons you can add a filter by race.

Citizenship

97.9%

2024 Citizenship

98.2%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 97.9% of Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV was 98.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV

White (Non-Hispanic)
150k ± 567
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
12.6k ± 817
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
7.88k ± 713

6.85%

Hispanic Population

12.9k people

6.85% of the people in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV are hispanic (12.9k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

El Salvador
1,072 ± 802 people
Mexico
1,014 ± 780 people
Germany
569 ± 585 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV was El Salvador, the natal country of 1,072 Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV residents, followed by Mexico with 1,014 and Germany with 569.

Foreign-Born Population

5.04%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

9.52k people

4.75%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

8.78k people

As of 2024, 5.04% of Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV residents (9.52k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV was 4.75%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
7,316 households (4.11%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
301 households (0.169%)
Thai, Lao, or Other Tai-Kadai Languages
261 households (0.147%)

6.17% of the households in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. 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.

In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV was Spanish. 4.11% of the households in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
4,251 ± 456
Vietnam
3,262 ± 396
Gulf War (1990s)
2,669 ± 425

Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.3 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV.

Economy

The economy of Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV employs 88.2k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV were Elementary & secondary schools (6,976 people), Construction (6,695 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,346 people), and the highest paying industries were Business, professional, political, & similar organizations ($178,761), Other general government & support ($151,412), and Air transportation ($150,496).

Males in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV have an average income that is 1.24 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,667. The income inequality in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV (measured using the Gini index) is 0.414, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

41,728

Women

47.3%

46,456

Men

52.7%

The workforce of Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV in 2023 was 88,184 people, with 47.3% woman, and 52.7% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

88.2k

2023 Value

18.6%

1 Year growth

± 18.6%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV grew at a rate of 18.6%, from 74.3k employees to 88.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV, are Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (3,135 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,977 people), and Other managers (2,706 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Maryland (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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

88.2k

2023 Value

18.6%

1 Year growth

± 18.6%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV grew at a rate of 18.6%, from 74.3k employees to 88.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV, are Elementary & secondary schools (6,976 people), Construction (6,695 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,346 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV, though some of these residents may live in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$57,023

Median earning men ± $2,867

$42,749

Median earning women ± $1,914

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($101,250), Public Administration ($96,489), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($80,018).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($73,320), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($55,288), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($53,889).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

0.617%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.69M people employed in Maryland. This represents a 0.617% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.9%.

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

Education

In 2023, universities in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV awarded 18,166 degrees. The student population of Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV in 2023 is skewed towards men, with 35,474 male students and 26,613 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV are White (9,805 and 54.6%), Black or African American (2,783 and 15.5%), Hispanic or Latino (2,518 and 14%), and Unknown (1,363 and 7.59%).

The largest universities in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV by number of degrees awarded are American Public University System (15,140 and 83.3%), Martinsburg College (1,200 and 6.61%), and Blue Ridge Community and Technical College (596 and 3.28%).

The most popular majors in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV are General Business Administration & Management (3,101 and 17.1%), General Studies (1,846 and 10.2%), and Other Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences (864 and 4.76%).

The median tuition costs are $8,280 for private four year colleges, and $6,288 and $15,774 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV, the percentage of applicants admitted was 97.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 33.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 62,087 (57.1% men and 42.9% 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

Universities

In 2023 there were 62,087 students enrolled in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV, 57.1% men and 42.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 31,302 records, of which 41.7% were women and 58.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
1,485 degrees awarded
General Intelligence
473 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
469 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV was General Business Administration & Management with 1,485 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

American Public University System
15,140 degrees awarded
Martinsburg College
1,200 degrees awarded
Blue Ridge Community and Technical College
596 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was American Public University System with 15,140 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 10,563 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV, which is 1.39 times more than the 7,603 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 9,805 degrees mean that there were 3.52 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 2,783 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

Universities

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($8,400) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($3,910) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,460) 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

Measure

In 2023, 0.762% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.742% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (51.9k), Some college (30.1k), and Bachelors Degree (21.9k).

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, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV was $286,300 in 2024, which is 0.861 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $265,700 to $286,300, a 7.75% increase. The homeownership rate in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV is 77.3%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV have an average commute time of 32.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$286,300

Median Property Value 2024

±$7,078

$57,085

Median Property Taxes

±$1,842

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, Jefferson Counties PUMA, 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, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

77.3%

Homeownership

2024

67.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 77.3% of the housing units in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 76.6%.

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

Equity

Household Income

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

$85,800

Median Household Income

± $2,277

73.8k

Number of Households

± 2,256

In 2024, the median household income of the 73.8k households in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV grew to $85,800 from the previous year's value of $82,553.

The following chart displays the households in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, 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

0.414

2023 Wage GINI in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV

0.441

2022 Wage GINI in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV

In 2023, the income inequality in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV was 0.414 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 6% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (75.7%)
Worked At Home (12.5%)
Carpooled (9.23%)

In 2024, 75.7% of workers in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.5%) and those who carpooled to work (9.23%).

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

32.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV have a longer commute time (32.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 6.16% of the workforce in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, 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, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

10.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV (19.2k out of 186k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

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.

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.

Health

94.1% of the population of Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV has health coverage, with 52.9% on employee plans, 15.7% on Medicaid, 11.4% on Medicare, 11.9% on non-group plans, and 2.11% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Maryland see 1,179 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,179 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1238 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 273 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,179 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Maryland

Primary care physicians in Maryland see an average of 1,179 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,179 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24% under 18 years, 19.8% between 18 and 34 years, 40.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.92%

Uninsured

52.9%

Employer Coverage

15.7%

Medicaid

11.4%

Medicare

11.9%

Non-Group

2.11%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV declined by 4.32% from 6.19% to 5.92%.

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