Berks County, Pennsylvania Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Berks County, Pennsylvania
Berks County, Pennsylvania Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
433,015
Median Age
39.9
Male Median
38.8
Female Median
41.1
Berks County, Pennsylvania Population Growth

Berks County, Pennsylvania Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +6.3%%.
+6.3%% Growth
Berks County, Pennsylvania Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Berks County, Pennsylvania Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 39.9 | 433,015 |
| 2023 | 39.9 | 429,989 |
| 2022 | 39.9 | 428,483 |
| 2021 | 40.0 | 426,967 |
| 2020 | 40.2 | 419,062 |
| 2019 | 39.9 | 418,025 |
| 2018 | 39.9 | 416,642 |
| 2017 | 39.9 | 415,500 |
| 2016 | 39.8 | 414,097 |
| 2015 | 39.7 | 413,965 |
| 2014 | 39.7 | 413,016 |
| 2013 | 39.5 | 412,078 |
| 2012 | 39.4 | 411,094 |
| 2011 | 39.1 | 409,624 |
| 2010 | 38.9 | 407,310 |
Berks County, Pennsylvania Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.5% |
| 5–17 | 16.5% |
| 18–24 | 9.5% |
| 25–34 | 12.4% |
| 35–54 | 24.4% |
| 55–64 | 13.7% |
| 65+ | 18.0% |
Dependency Ratios for Berks County, Pennsylvania
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 66.7
- Youth Dependency:
- 36.6
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 30.1
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Berks County, Pennsylvania
The median age in Berks County, Pennsylvania is 39.9 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Berks County, Pennsylvania is 433,015.
In Berks County, Pennsylvania, seniors (ages 65+) make up 18.0% of the population, while children under 18 represent 16.5%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Berks County, Pennsylvania has remained stable.