Berks County Pennsylvania Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Berks County Pennsylvania area was $68,658 in 2021, the latest figures available. Berks County median household income is $299 lower than the median Pennsylvania household income and $1,059 less than the US median household income. 2022 county income data (including Berks County median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Berks County are shown below.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income for Berks County Pennsylvania
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| Pennsylvania | $68,957 | -0.50% | +4.94% |
| Berks County | $68,658 | -3.80% | +1.71% |
Trends in Berks County, PA Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Berks is $68,658. Real median household income peaked in 2019 at $71,754 and is now $3,096 (4.31%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: Berks County, Pennsylvania, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Berks County
| Date | US | Pennsylvania | Berks County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $68,957 | $68,658 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $69,302 | $71,367 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $67,255 | $71,754 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $65,714 | $67,504 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $65,426 | $67,485 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $64,250 | $66,936 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $63,700 | $64,180 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $60,983 | $64,220 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $60,586 | $65,288 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $60,565 | $61,501 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $60,638 | $63,148 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $62,686 | $67,705 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $63,630 | $69,147 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $61,939 | $70,748 |
Berks County Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Berks County was $84,983 in 2021. Compared to the median Pennsylvania family income, Berks County median family income is $2,517 lower. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Berks County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Berks County Pennsylvania
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| Pennsylvania | $87,500 | -0.82% | +4.65% |
| Berks County | $84,983 | -2.51% | +0.18% |
Trends in Berks County, PA Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Berks is $84,983. Real median family income peaked in 2020 at $87,168 and is now $2,185 (2.51%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Berks County, Pennsylvania, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Berks County
| Date | US | Pennsylvania | Berks County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $87,500 | $84,983 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $88,224 | $87,168 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $85,919 | $86,449 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $83,610 | $84,828 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $83,943 | $81,820 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $81,644 | $81,059 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $80,273 | $78,029 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $77,757 | $76,494 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $77,496 | $80,564 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $76,973 | $75,974 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $76,399 | $77,685 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $78,718 | $80,394 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $79,676 | $81,917 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $77,747 | $83,730 |
Berks County Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Berks County was $34,490 in 2021. Compared to the median Pennsylvania per capita income, Berks County median per capita income is $3,825 lower. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Berks County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Berks County Pennsylvania
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| Pennsylvania | $38,315 | -1.22% | +4.57% |
| Berks County | $34,490 | -1.26% | +1.50% |
Trends in Berks County, PA Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Berks is $34,490. Real per capita income peaked in 2020 at $34,929 and is now $439 (1.26%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: Berks County, Pennsylvania, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Berks County
| Date | US | Pennsylvania | Berks County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $38,315 | $34,490 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $38,790 | $34,929 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $37,943 | $34,179 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $36,642 | $33,980 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $36,154 | $33,247 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $35,307 | $33,104 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $34,747 | $32,039 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $33,474 | $29,960 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $33,373 | $31,790 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $32,835 | $30,753 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $32,515 | $31,040 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $33,848 | $31,218 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $34,356 | $33,348 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $34,199 | $32,856 |
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