Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV

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2023 Population

184,711

1.87% 1-year growth

US Senator

Shelley Moore Capito

Republican Party

US Senator

Jim Justice

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

39.6

0.252% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

10.6%

1.96% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$82,553

5.26% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$265,700

7.22% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

74,338

33.7% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV had a population of 185k people with a median age of 39.6 and a median household income of $82,553. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV grew from 181,326 to 184,711, a 1.87% increase and its median household income grew from $78,426 to $82,553, a 5.26% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV are White (Non-Hispanic) (80.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.39%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.67%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.8%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.77%).

6.12% 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.

98.2% 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 (14,167 degrees awarded in 2022), Martinsburg College (487977) (888 degrees), and Shepherd University (654 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV was $265,700, and the homeownership rate was 76.6%.

Most people in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 32.8 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 185k people, from which 98.2% are citizens. As of 2023, 4.75% of Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV residents were born outside of the country (8.78k people).

In 2023, there were 12.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (149k people) in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 8.62k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV are Spanish (6,858 households), German (306 households), and Other & Unspecified Languages (285 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

80,629

Women

50.3%

79,616

Men

49.7%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 160,245 inhabitants, with 49.7% men, and 50.3% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

98.2%

2023 Citizenship

98.3%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.2% of Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV was 98.3%, 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)
149k ± 497
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
11.8k ± 735
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
8.62k ± 765

6.49%

Hispanic Population

12k people

6.49% of the people in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV are hispanic (12k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
878 ± 725 people
Germany
602 ± 601 people
Canada
394 ± 487 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV was Mexico, the natal country of 878 Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV residents, followed by Germany with 602 and Canada with 394.

Foreign-Born Population

4.75%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

8.78k people

4.47%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

8.1k people

As of 2023, 4.75% of Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV residents (8.78k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV was 4.47%, 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
6,858 households (3.94%)
German
306 households (0.176%)
Other & Unspecified Languages
285 households (0.164%)

6.12% 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%. 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 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV was Spanish. 3.94% 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-)
3,671 ± 504
Vietnam
3,434 ± 421
Gulf War (1990s)
2,452 ± 390

Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.07 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV employs 74.3k people. The largest industries in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV are Elementary & secondary schools (5,844 people), Construction (5,291 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,791 people), and the highest paying industries are Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($145,833), Agencies, brokerages, and other insurance related activities ($144,679), and Scientific research & development services ($144,168).

Males in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV have an average income that is 1.2 times higher than the average income of females, which is $59,528. The income inequality in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV (measured using the Gini index) is 0.441, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

52,850

Women

47.4%

58,726

Men

52.6%

The workforce of Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV in 2020 was 111,576 people, with 47.4% woman, and 52.6% men.

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

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Occupations

74.3k

2022 Value

−33.7%

1 Year decline

± −33.7%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV declined at a rate of −33.7%, from 112k employees to 74.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,745 people), Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (2,612 people), and Other managers (1,770 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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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

74.3k

2022 Value

−33.7%

1 Year decline

± −33.7%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV declined at a rate of −33.7%, from 112k employees to 74.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV, are Elementary & secondary schools (5,844 people), Construction (5,291 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,791 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

$55,664

Median earning men ± $2,064

$40,456

Median earning women ± $1,853

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Information ($98,438), Public Administration ($95,056), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($78,166).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($76,953), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($53,920), and Manufacturing ($51,754).

Employment by Industry Sector

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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 2022, universities in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV awarded 16,975 degrees. The student population of Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV in 2022 is skewed towards men, with 34,214 male students and 25,404 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV are White (9,273 and 55.1%), followed by Black or African American (2,664 and 15.8%), Hispanic or Latino (2,304 and 13.7%), and Unknown (1,257 and 7.47%).

The largest universities in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV by number of degrees awarded are American Public University System (14,167 and 83.5%), Martinsburg College (487977) (888 and 5.23%), and Shepherd University (654 and 3.85%).

The most popular majors in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV are General Business Administration & Management (2,831 and 16.7%), General Studies (1,793 and 10.6%), and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (795 and 4.68%).

The median tuition costs in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV are $7,680 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 2022 in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV, the percentage of applicants admitted was 97.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 33.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 59,618 (57.4% men and 42.6% 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

Universities

In 2022 there were 59,618 students enrolled in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV, 57.4% men and 42.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 31,400 records, of which 41.9% were women and 58.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Intelligence
388 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
1,510 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
518 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV was General Intelligence with 388 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
14,167 degrees awarded
Martinsburg College (487977)
888 degrees awarded
Shepherd University
654 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was American Public University System with 14,167 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 9,779 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV, which is 1.36 times more than the 7,196 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 9,273 degrees mean that there were 3.48 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 2,664 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 not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($7,680) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($3,720) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

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 2022, 0.545% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.677% 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 2022 were High School or Equivalent (46.3k), Some college (26.5k), and Bachelors Degree (18.7k).

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 $265,700 in 2023, which is 0.876 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $247,800 to $265,700, a 7.22% increase. The homeownership rate in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV is 76.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV have an average commute time of 32.8 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.

Median household income in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV is $82,553. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV was Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV with a value of $82,553, followed by Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV and Mineral, Hampshire, Morgan, Hardy, Grant, Tucker, Pendleton Counties PUMA, WV, with respective values of $63,520 and $61,321.

Housing

Property

$265,700

Median Property Value 2023

±$4,540

$54,650

Median Property Taxes

±$1,893

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

76.6%

Homeownership

2023

67.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 76.6% of the housing units in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 76.7%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV was Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV with a value of $82,553, followed by Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV and Mineral, Hampshire, Morgan, Hardy, Grant, Tucker, Pendleton Counties PUMA, WV, with respective values of $63,520 and $61,321.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, 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.

$82,553

Median Household Income

± $2,371

71.4k

Number of Households

± 2,231

In 2023, the median household income of the 71.4k households in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV grew to $82,553 from the previous year's value of $78,426.

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

0.441

2022 Wage GINI in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV

0.434

2021 Wage GINI in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV

In 2022, the income inequality in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV was 0.441 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.52% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV was lower than than the national average of 0.478. 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 2023

Drove Alone (76.9%)
Worked At Home (11.4%)
Carpooled (8.53%)

In 2023, 76.9% of workers in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.4%) and those who carpooled to work (8.53%).

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

32.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV have a longer commute time (32.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 6.52% 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

10.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV (19.2k out of 182k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, 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.

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

93.8% of the population of Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV has health coverage, with 53% on employee plans, 15.6% on Medicaid, 11.2% on Medicare, 11.8% on non-group plans, and 2.16% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in West Virginia see 1273 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.236% increase from the previous year (1270 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1713 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 616 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,273 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in West Virginia

Primary care physicians in West Virginia see an average of 1,273 patients per year. This represents a 0.236% increase from the previous year (1,270 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24% under 18 years, 19.7% between 18 and 34 years, 40.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.19%

Uninsured

53%

Employer Coverage

15.6%

Medicaid

11.2%

Medicare

11.8%

Non-Group

2.16%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV grew by 2.12% from 6.06% to 6.19%.

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.