Berks County Pennsylvania Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Berks County Pennsylvania area was $61,058 in 2017, the latest figures available. Berks County median household income is $1,863 higher than the median Pennsylvania household income and $722 greater than the US median household income. 2018 county income data (including Berks County median household income) will be released in September of 2019. Median family and per capita income for Berks County are shown below.
Real Median Household Income for Berks County Pennsylvania
| 2017 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $60,336 | +2.51% | +8.49% |
| Pennsylvania | $59,195 | +1.83% | +7.29% |
| Berks County | $61,058 | +0.82% | +5.09% |
Trends in Berks County, PA Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Berks is $61,058. Real median household income peaked in 2005 at $64,010 and is now $2,952 (4.61%) lower. From a post peak low of $55,644 in 2012, real median household income for Berks has now grown by $5,414 (9.73%).
Real Median Household Income: Berks County, Pennsylvania, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Berks County
| Date | US | Pennsylvania | Berks County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $60,336 | $59,195 | $61,058 |
| 2016 | $58,856 | $58,131 | $60,561 |
| 2015 | $57,709 | $57,634 | $58,068 |
| 2014 | $55,613 | $55,175 | $58,103 |
| 2013 | $55,072 | $54,816 | $59,070 |
| 2012 | $54,948 | $54,797 | $55,644 |
| 2011 | $55,162 | $54,863 | $57,134 |
| 2010 | $56,388 | $55,534 | $58,318 |
| 2009 | $57,519 | $56,716 | $61,257 |
| 2008 | $59,382 | $57,880 | $62,335 |
| 2007 | $60,135 | $57,570 | $62,561 |
| 2006 | $59,051 | $56,379 | $60,986 |
Berks County Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Berks County was $74,028 in 2017. Compared to the median Pennsylvania family income, Berks County median family income is $1,921 lower. As with the median household income data, 2018 family income data for Berks County will be released in September of 2019.
Real Median Family Income for Berks County Pennsylvania
| 2017 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $73,891 | +1.79% | +8.17% |
| Pennsylvania | $75,949 | +2.82% | +7.96% |
| Berks County | $74,028 | +0.94% | +6.96% |
Trends in Berks County, PA Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Berks is $74,028. Real median family income peaked in 2005 at $75,756 and is now $1,728 (2.28%) lower. From a post peak low of $68,738 in 2012, real median family income for Berks has now grown by $5,290 (7.70%).
Real Median Family Income: Berks County, Pennsylvania, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Berks County
| Date | US | Pennsylvania | Berks County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $73,891 | $75,949 | $74,028 |
| 2016 | $72,591 | $73,869 | $73,339 |
| 2015 | $70,627 | $72,628 | $70,598 |
| 2014 | $68,313 | $70,350 | $69,208 |
| 2013 | $67,488 | $70,115 | $72,891 |
| 2012 | $66,880 | $69,642 | $68,738 |
| 2011 | $67,126 | $69,123 | $70,286 |
| 2010 | $68,289 | $69,732 | $70,412 |
| 2009 | $69,958 | $71,221 | $72,737 |
| 2008 | $72,321 | $72,264 | $73,529 |
| 2007 | $72,500 | $72,087 | $74,115 |
| 2006 | $71,330 | $70,869 | $69,342 |
Berks County Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Berks County was $30,081 in 2017. Compared to the median Pennsylvania per capita income, Berks County median per capita income is $2,630 lower. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2018 per capita income data for Berks County will be released in September of 2019.
Real Per Capita Income for Berks County Pennsylvania
| 2017 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $32,397 | +1.88% | +8.20% |
| Pennsylvania | $32,711 | +2.40% | +8.01% |
| Berks County | $30,081 | +0.43% | +10.98% |
Trends in Berks County, PA Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Berks is $30,081. Real per capita income peaked in 2007 at $30,172 and is now $91 (0.30%) lower. From a post peak low of $27,106 in 2014, real per capita income for Berks has now grown by $2,975 (10.98%).
Real Per Capita Income: Berks County, Pennsylvania, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Berks County
| Date | US | Pennsylvania | Berks County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $32,397 | $32,711 | $30,081 |
| 2016 | $31,798 | $31,945 | $29,952 |
| 2015 | $31,019 | $31,438 | $28,988 |
| 2014 | $29,942 | $30,285 | $27,106 |
| 2013 | $29,706 | $30,194 | $28,762 |
| 2012 | $29,221 | $29,708 | $27,824 |
| 2011 | $29,173 | $29,418 | $28,084 |
| 2010 | $29,361 | $29,716 | $28,601 |
| 2009 | $30,246 | $30,624 | $28,244 |
| 2008 | $31,488 | $31,135 | $29,791 |
| 2007 | $31,629 | $31,084 | $30,172 |
| 2006 | $30,795 | $30,096 | $28,689 |
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