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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Berkeley

California · 102,743 residents · 10.432 sq mi
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Berkeley has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $44,485. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $374,300. The poverty rate of 20.0% is well above the national figure. Despite a median home value of $374,300, the poverty rate sits 61% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.5
US median: 35.2
More educated
64% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

102,743
Unchangedsince 1990
from 102,724 in 1990
1990 – 2025
9,849 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 9,847 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.5
+1%since 1990
from 32.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
99K106K113K120K127K1990201020202024Berkeley
2024120K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$44,485
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,737 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$30,477
+63%since 1990
from $18,720 in 1990
US average: $21,522
20.0%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 17.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$374,300
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $256,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$740
+32%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $426 in 1990
US average: $602
42.7%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 43.7% in 1990
57.3% rent
8.4
−2%since 1990
from 8.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

64.3%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 58.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.2%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 90.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
34.3%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 30.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.0 min
−23%since 1990
from 26.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Berkeley, California?

Berkeley, California has about 102,743 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Berkeley, California?

The typical household in Berkeley, California earns about $44,485 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 $374,300, and the typical rent is about $740 a month.

How educated are people in Berkeley, California?

About 64.3% 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 20.0% of people in Berkeley, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Berkeley, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Berkeley, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 19 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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

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