West Virginia · PUMA · 2024 ACS PUMS
Berkeley, Jefferson Counties
A Census profile of the Berkeley, Jefferson Counties Public Use Microdata Area in West Virginia, from the 2024 American Community Survey. It is home to 197,465 people, with a median household income of $85,890 and a median age of 39.7.
How Berkeley, Jefferson Counties compares to West Virginia
- Median household income here is $85,890, $24,975 above the West Virginia figure of $60,915.
- The bachelor's-degree rate here is 29.2%, 4.5% above the West Virginia figure of 24.7%.
- Homeownership here is 78.6%, 3.0% above the West Virginia figure of 75.6%.
- The poverty rate here is 10.5%, 5.6% below the West Virginia figure of 16.1%.
Berkeley, Jefferson Counties vs. West Virginia vs. the U.S.
Every figure is a weighted estimate from the 2024 ACS PUMS. The WV and U.S. columns are the state and population-weighted national averages, for comparison.
| Economic | This PUMA | WV | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $85,890 | $60,915 | |
| Mean wage (workers) | $60,629 | $53,174 | |
| Poverty rate | 10.5% | 16.1% | |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1% | 4.4% |
| Education | This PUMA | WV | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.2% | 24.7% |
| Health | This PUMA | WV | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uninsured | 6.5% | 6.4% | |
| Private insurance | 71.6% | 63.3% | |
| Public insurance | 36.0% | 46.3% | |
| With a disability | 13.2% | 20.4% |
| Commute | This PUMA | WV | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean commute time | 35 min | 27 min | |
| Drove to work | 88.6% | 86.5% | |
| Public transit to work | 0.5% | 0.6% | |
| Worked from home | 10.2% | 8.9% |
| Housing | This PUMA | WV | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $300,000 | $170,000 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,090 | $889 | |
| Rent as % of income | 28.0% | 28.0% | |
| Homeownership rate | 78.6% | 75.6% | |
| Median bedrooms | 3 | 3 | |
| Median rooms | 6 | 6 | |
| Median year built | 1990 | 1970 | |
| Vehicles per household | 2 | 1.8 | |
| No vehicle | 5.4% | 8.2% | |
| Single-family detached | 70.6% | 72.8% | |
| Broadband internet | 95.5% | 92.4% |
| Demographics | This PUMA | WV | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 197,465 | 1,769,979 | |
| Average age | 39.7 | 42.2 | |
| Married (15+) | 50.9% | 49.7% | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.6% | 2.3% | |
| Black | 7.0% | 3.2% | |
| Asian | 1.3% | 0.7% |
Berkeley, Jefferson Counties — FAQ
What is the population of the Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA?+
The Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA in West Virginia has a population of 197,465, per the 2024 American Community Survey (ACS) PUMS.
What is the median household income in Berkeley, Jefferson Counties, WV?+
Median household income in the Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA is $85,890, compared with $60,915 across West Virginia and $83,310 nationally.
What is a PUMA?+
A PUMA (Public Use Microdata Area) is a U.S. Census geography of roughly 100,000 or more people — the most detailed level at which ACS PUMS microdata is released. West Virginia contains 12 PUMAs.
Where does this Berkeley, Jefferson Counties data come from?+
These figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's 2024 ACS Public Use Microdata Sample — a de-identified, weighted sample of individual records. PUMSdata is an independent product and is not affiliated with the Census Bureau.