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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Berkeley

California · 102,724 residents · 10.432 sq mi
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Berkeley has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $29,737. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $256,500. Despite a median home value of $256,500, the poverty rate sits 32% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.3
US median: 33.0
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

102,724
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 102,743 in 2000
1990 – 2025
9,847 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 9,849 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.3
−1%vs 2000
vs 32.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
99K106K113K120K127K1990201020202024Berkeley
2024120K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,737
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $44,485 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$18,720
−39%vs 2000
vs $30,477 in 2000
US average: $14,340
17.5%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 20.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$256,500
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $374,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$426
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $740 in 2000
US average: $450
43.7%
+1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 42.7% in 2000
56.3% rent
8.6
+3%vs 2000
vs 8.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic55.2%(56,691)
Black13.3%(13,707)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(10,001)
Asian16.3%(16,740)
Other0%
Diversity Score74.9%(76,954)
1990
White, non-Hispanic62.3%(64,002)
Black18.8%(19,309)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(7,989)
Asian14.8%(15,219)
Other4.1%(4,194)
Diversity Score76.2%(78,309)
76
+2%vs 2000
vs 75 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

58.7%
−5.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 64.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
90.3%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 92.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
30.4%
−3.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 34.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.1 min
+30%vs 2000
vs 20.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Berkeley, California?

Berkeley, California has about 102,724 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Berkeley, California?

The typical household in Berkeley, California earns about $29,737 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Berkeley, California expensive?

In Berkeley, California, the median home is worth about $256,500, and the typical rent is about $426 a month.

How educated are people in Berkeley, California?

About 58.7% of adults age 25 and over in Berkeley, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Berkeley, California?

About 17.5% of people in Berkeley, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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