Berks County (East) PUMA, PA

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2022 Population
148,752
0.0289% 1-year decline
US Senator
Bob Casey Jr.
Democratic Party
US Senator
John Fetterman
Democratic Party
2022 Median Age
43
0.233% 1-year increase
2022 Poverty Rate
6.82%
0.42% 1-year increase
2022 Median Household Income
$85,553
7.59% 1-year growth
2022 Median Property Value
$246,600
13.2% 1-year growth
2022 Employed Population
75,154
0.34% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Berks County (East) PUMA, PA had a population of 149k people with a median age of 43 and a median household income of $85,553. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Berks County (East) PUMA, PA declined from 148,795 to 148,752, a −0.0289% decrease and its median household income grew from $79,517 to $85,553, a 7.59% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Berks County (East) PUMA, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (87.3%), White (Hispanic) (2.67%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.47%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.29%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.2%).

6.47% of the households in Berks County (East) PUMA, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99% of the residents in Berks County (East) PUMA, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Berks County (East) PUMA, PA are Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (1,710 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2022, the median property value in Berks County (East) PUMA, PA was $246,600, and the homeownership rate was 79.8%.

Most people in Berks County (East) PUMA, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Berks County (East) PUMA, PA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Berks County (East) PUMA, PA is home to a population of 149k people, from which 99% are citizens. As of 2022, 3.27% of Berks County (East) PUMA, PA residents were born outside of the country (4.87k people).

In 2022, there were 32.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (130k people) in Berks County (East) PUMA, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.97k White (Hispanic) and 3.67k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Berks County (East) PUMA, PA are Spanish (4,957 households), Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages (1,122 households), and German (531 households).

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
73,809
Women
49.6%
74,976
Men
50.4%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 148,785 inhabitants, with 50.4% men, and 49.6% women.

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Citizenship

99%
2022 Citizenship
99.1%
2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 99% of Berks County (East) PUMA, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Berks County (East) PUMA, PA was 99.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Berks County (East) PUMA, PA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    130k ± 1.62k
  2. White (Hispanic)
    3.97k ± 788
  3. Two+ (Hispanic)
    3.67k ± 914
6.85%
Hispanic Population
10.2k people

In 2022, there were 32.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (130k people) in Berks County (East) PUMA, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.97k White (Hispanic) and 3.67k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

6.85% of the people in Berks County (East) PUMA, PA are hispanic (10.2k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Dominican Republic
    519 ± 558 people
  2. India
    453 ± 522 people
  3. Canada
    320 ± 439 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Berks County (East) PUMA, PA was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 519 Berks County (East) PUMA, PA residents, followed by India with 453 and Canada with 320.

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Foreign-Born Population

3.27%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
4.87k people
2.92%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
4.35k people

As of 2022, 3.27% of Berks County (East) PUMA, PA residents (4.87k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Berks County (East) PUMA, PA was 2.92%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    4,957 households (3.49%)
  2. Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages
    1,122 households (0.79%)
  3. German
    531 households (0.374%)

6.47% of the households in Berks County (East) PUMA, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2022, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Berks County (East) PUMA, PA was Spanish. 3.49% of the households in Berks County (East) PUMA, PA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    3,503 ± 398
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,137 ± 281
  3. Gulf War (2001-)
    906 ± 201

Berks County (East) PUMA, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.08 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Berks County (East) PUMA, PA employs 75.2k people. The largest industries in Berks County (East) PUMA, PA are Elementary & secondary schools (4,770 people), Construction (4,409 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,540 people), and the highest paying industries are Pipeline transportation ($143,809), National security & international affairs ($141,032), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($126,773).

Males in Berks County (East) PUMA, PA have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $61,662. The income inequality in Berks County (East) PUMA, PA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.42, which is lower than than the national average.

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
36,294
Women
48.3%
38,798
Men
51.7%

The workforce of Berks County (East) PUMA, PA in 2020 was 75,092 people, with 48.3% woman, and 51.7% men.

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Occupations

75.2k
2022 Value
0.34%
1 Year growth
± 0.34%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Berks County (East) PUMA, PA grew at a rate of 0.34%, from 74.9k employees to 75.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Berks County (East) PUMA, PA, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,169 people), Other managers (2,070 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,946 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Berks County (East) PUMA, PA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

75.2k
2022 Value
0.34%
1 Year growth
± 0.34%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Berks County (East) PUMA, PA grew at a rate of 0.34%, from 74.9k employees to 75.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Berks County (East) PUMA, PA, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,770 people), Construction (4,409 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,540 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Berks County (East) PUMA, PA, though some of these residents may live in Berks County (East) PUMA, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$57,721
Median earning men ± $1,583
$39,182
Median earning women ± $1,849

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Public Administration ($85,875), Information ($83,950), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($80,444).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($57,242), Wholesale Trade ($55,490), and Public Administration ($55,294).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
2.78%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 6.03M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 2.78% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 18.1%.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.15%).

Bob Casey Jr. and John Fetterman are the senators currently representing the state of Pennsylvania. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Pennsylvania

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Bob Casey Jr.
Senator from Pennsylvania1
Assumed office on January 3, 2007
John Fetterman
Senator from Pennsylvania3
Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Bob Casey Jr. and John Fetterman are the senators currently representing Pennsylvania.

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US Representatives from Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house.

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Education

In 2022, universities in Berks County (East) PUMA, PA awarded 1,710 degrees. The student population of Berks County (East) PUMA, PA in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 3,077 male students and 4,378 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Berks County (East) PUMA, PA are White (1,303 and 77.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (135 and 8.01%), Black or African American (110 and 6.53%), and Unknown (65 and 3.86%).

The largest universities in Berks County (East) PUMA, PA by number of degrees awarded are Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (1,710 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Berks County (East) PUMA, PA are General Business Administration & Management (240 and 14%), General Psychology (107 and 6.26%), and Secondary Education & Teaching (100 and 5.85%).

The median tuition cost in Berks County (East) PUMA, PA for a public four year colleges is $7,716 for in-state students and $11,864 for out-of-state students.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2022 in Berks County (East) PUMA, PA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 96.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 23%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 7,455 (41.3% men and 58.7% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 7,455 students enrolled in Berks County (East) PUMA, PA, 41.3% men and 58.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,403 records, of which 59.8% were women and 40.2% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 107 degrees awarded
  2. 83 degrees awarded
  3. 221 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Berks County (East) PUMA, PA was General Psychology with 107 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
1,710 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Kutztown University of Pennsylvania with 1,710 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 654 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Berks County (East) PUMA, PA, which is 0.619 times less than the 1,056 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,303 degrees mean that there were 9.65 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 135 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($7,716) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($3,406) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,440) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 0.469% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.244% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Berks County (East) PUMA, PA in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (45.3k), Some college (21.9k), and Bachelors Degree (20.5k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Berks County (East) PUMA, PA was $246,600 in 2022, which is 0.875 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $217,800 to $246,600, a 13.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Berks County (East) PUMA, PA is 79.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Berks County (East) PUMA, PA have an average commute time of 26.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Berks County (East) PUMA, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Berks County (East) PUMA, PA is $85,553. In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Berks County (East) PUMA, PA was Chester County (West)--Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA with a value of $137,038, followed by Bucks County (Northern Central) PUMA, PA and Montgomery County (Southern Lower)--King of Prussia PUMA, PA, with respective values of $136,870 and $130,374.

Property

$246,600
Median Property Value 2022
±$4,732
$45,924
Median Property Taxes
±$1,344

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Rent vs Own

79.8%
Homeownership
2022
60.2%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2022

In 2022, 79.8% of the housing units in Berks County (East) PUMA, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 80.1%.

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Income by Location

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In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Berks County (East) PUMA, PA was Chester County (West)--Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA with a value of $137,038, followed by Bucks County (Northern Central) PUMA, PA and Montgomery County (Southern Lower)--King of Prussia PUMA, PA, with respective values of $136,870 and $130,374.

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Household Income

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$85,553
Median Household Income
± $2,703
57.5k
Number of Households
± 1,727

In 2022, the median household income of the 57.5k households in Berks County (East) PUMA, PA grew to $85,553 from the previous year's value of $79,517.

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Wage Distribution

0.42
2022 Wage GINI in Berks County (East) PUMA, PA
0.421
2021 Wage GINI in Berks County (East) PUMA, PA

In 2022, the income inequality in Berks County (East) PUMA, PA was 0.42 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.237% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Berks County (East) PUMA, PA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Berks County (East) PUMA, PA in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022
  1. Drove Alone (78.8%)
  2. Worked At Home (11.4%)
  3. Carpooled (6.18%)

In 2022, 78.8% of workers in Berks County (East) PUMA, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.4%) and those who carpooled to work (6.18%).

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Commute Time

26.6 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Berks County (East) PUMA, PA have a shorter commute time (26.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 2.71% of the workforce in Berks County (East) PUMA, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Berks County (East) PUMA, PA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Berks County (East) PUMA, PA have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

6.82% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Berks County (East) PUMA, PA (9.75k out of 143k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 6 - 11, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Berks County (East) PUMA, PA is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Health

95.6% of the population of Berks County (East) PUMA, PA has health coverage, with 56.2% on employee plans, 10.3% on Medicaid, 15.6% on Medicare, 12.7% on non-group plans, and 0.712% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see 1216 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.491% decrease from the previous year (1222 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1410 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 397 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,216 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Pennsylvania

Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see an average of 1,216 patients per year. This represents a 0.491% decrease from the previous year (1,222 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.3% under 18 years, 19.4% between 18 and 34 years, 40.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50% were men and 50% were women.

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Uninsured People

4.45%
Uninsured
56.2%
Employer Coverage
10.3%
Medicaid
15.6%
Medicare
12.7%
Non-Group
0.712%
Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Berks County (East) PUMA, PA declined by 6.38% from 4.75% to 4.45%.

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