Berks County, PA

County

Cities in Berks County

Neighborhoods in Berks County

Neighborhood

Berks, PA

Frush Valley / College Heights

Stouchsburg / Charming Forge

Pine Forge / Woodchoppertown

Leinbachs / Fairview Heights

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Berks

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

27.6%

Households with Children

30.3%

School Enrollment K-12

47,915

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.5%
School Age (5-17): 16.5%
Young Adults (18-34): 22.0%
Working Age (35-54): 24.4%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.7%
Seniors (65+): 18.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 11.6%
High School / GED: 36.5%
Some College or Associate's: 24.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 27.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 18.9%
Single Parents: 11.5%
Couples & Adults: 36.5%
Living Alone: 33.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 66.6%
Hispanic or Latino: 24.8%
Asian: 1.3%
Black or African American: 4.0%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 15.7%
Puerto Rican: 42.4%
Cuban: 0.9%
Dominican: 28.2%
Central American: 4.1%
South American: 4.9%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 3.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 47.2%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.3%
Other White: 52.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 70.6%
Born in Other U.S. State: 15.3%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 4.4%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 5.0%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 4.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 78.7%
Spanish: 17.6%
European & Indo-European: 2.5%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.7%
Arabic: 0.1%
Other: 0.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.7%
Elementary (1-4): 5.0%
Middle School (5-8): 5.1%
High School (9-12): 5.6%
College / Graduate: 6.1%
Not Enrolled: 75.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources