Poverty Rate in Berkeley County, West Virginia
In Berkeley County, West Virginia, an estimated 14,981 of 127,976 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Berkeley County, West Virginia?
The poverty rate in Berkeley County, West Virginia is 11.7%.
- How many people in Berkeley County, West Virginia live in poverty?
In Berkeley County, West Virginia, an estimated 14,981 of 127,976 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Berkeley County, West Virginia compare to the average for West Virginia?
The poverty rate in Berkeley County, West Virginia is 34.64% lower than the West Virginia average. In Berkeley County, West Virginia, an estimated 11.7% of 127,976 people live in poverty. In West Virginia, 17.9% of 1,721,567 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Berkeley County, West Virginia compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Berkeley County, West Virginia is 7.14% lower than the US average. In Berkeley County, West Virginia, an estimated 11.7% of 127,976 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Falling Waters, West Virginia 8.9% of 1,903 people.
- Hedgesville, West Virginia 11.2% of 260 people.
- Inwood, West Virginia 4.3% of 2,782 people.
- Martinsburg, West Virginia 24.7% of 18,454 people.
Two or more races
10.9% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Berkeley County, West Virginia
2022
10.9% of 9 thousand people
White
12.3% Poverty Rate for White people in Berkeley County, West Virginia
2023
12.3% of 105 thousand people
Black or African American
24.7% Poverty Rate for Black People in Berkeley County, West Virginia
2023
24.7% of 11 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
12% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Berkeley County, West Virginia
2023
12% of 103 thousand people
Under 18 years
16.7% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Berkeley County, West Virginia
2023
16.7% of 30 thousand people
Under 5 years
16.9% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Berkeley County, West Virginia
2023
16.9% of 8 thousand people
5 to 17 years
16.7% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Berkeley County, West Virginia
2023
16.7% of 22 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
16.7% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Berkeley County, West Virginia
2023
16.7% of 30 thousand people
18 to 64 years
10.9% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Berkeley County, West Virginia
2023
10.9% of 81 thousand people
18 to 34 years
10.7% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Berkeley County, West Virginia
2023
10.7% of 29 thousand people
35 to 64 years
11.1% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Berkeley County, West Virginia
2023
11.1% of 52 thousand people
60 years and over
11.8% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Berkeley County, West Virginia
2023
11.8% of 28 thousand people
65 years and over
13.1% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Berkeley County, West Virginia
2023
13.1% of 20 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
11.7% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Berkeley County, West Virginia
2023
11.7% of 91 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
29.7% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Berkeley County, West Virginia
2023
29.7% of 9 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
14.9% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Berkeley County, West Virginia
2023
14.9% of 34 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
7.1% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Berkeley County, West Virginia
2023
7.1% of 25 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
4.2% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Berkeley County, West Virginia
2023
4.2% of 22 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
5.9% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Berkeley County, West Virginia
2023
5.9% of 69 thousand people
Employed
4.8% Poverty Rate for employed people in Berkeley County, West Virginia
2023
4.8% of 66 thousand people
Male
3.4% Poverty Rate for employed men in Berkeley County, West Virginia
2023
3.4% of 35 thousand people
Female
6.4% Poverty Rate for employed women in Berkeley County, West Virginia
2023
6.4% of 31 thousand people
Unemployed
26.4% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Berkeley County, West Virginia
2023
26.4% of 4 thousand people
Male
23.4% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Berkeley County, West Virginia
2023
23.4% of 2 thousand people
Female
28.6% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Berkeley County, West Virginia
2023
28.6% of 2 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
11.4% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Berkeley County, West Virginia
2023
11.4% of 105 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
1.6% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Berkeley County, West Virginia
2023
1.6% of 51 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
15.1% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Berkeley County, West Virginia
2023
15.1% of 20 thousand people
Did not work
24% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Berkeley County, West Virginia
2023
24% of 34 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
25.8% Poverty Rate for single people in Berkeley County, West Virginia
2023
25.8% of 26 thousand people
Male
20.3% Poverty Rate for single men in Berkeley County, West Virginia
2023
20.3% of 15 thousand people
Female
33.3% Poverty Rate for single women in Berkeley County, West Virginia
2023
33.3% of 11 thousand people
18 to 24 years
26.2% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Berkeley County, West Virginia
2023
26.2% of 2 thousand people
25 to 34 years
21.7% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Berkeley County, West Virginia
2023
21.7% of 5 thousand people
35 to 44 years
17.7% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Berkeley County, West Virginia
2023
17.7% of 3 thousand people
45 to 54 years
20.4% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Berkeley County, West Virginia
2023
20.4% of 5 thousand people
55 to 64 years
34.5% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Berkeley County, West Virginia
2023
34.5% of 5 thousand people
65 to 74 years
23.9% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Berkeley County, West Virginia
2023
23.9% of 4 thousand people
75 years and over
42.2% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Berkeley County, West Virginia
2023
42.2% of 2 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.7% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Berkeley County, West Virginia
2023
2.7% of 12 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
47% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Berkeley County, West Virginia
2023
47% of 4 thousand people
Did not work
46.8% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Berkeley County, West Virginia
2023
46.8% of 10 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
12.5% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Berkeley County, West Virginia
2023
12.5%
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