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Berkeley

California · 112,580 residents · 10.432 sq mi
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Berkeley is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $58,617. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 68% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $731,100. At a median age of 31.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Despite a median home value of $731,100, the poverty rate sits 37% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 31.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
68% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

112,580
+10%since 2000
from 102,743 in 2000
1990 – 2025
10,792 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 9,849 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
31.0
−5%since 2000
from 32.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
99K106K113K120K127K1990201020202024Berkeley
2024120K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$58,617
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,485 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$36,498
+20%since 2000
from $30,477 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
41.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
18.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.519
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information6.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$731,100
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $374,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$1,177
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $740 in 2000
US average: $853
29.7%
−13.1 ptssince 2000
from 42.7% in 2000
59.1% rent
8.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
36.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
56.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
12.5
+48%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic54.7%(61,539)
Black9.7%(10,896)
Hispanic / Latino10.8%(12,209)
Asian19.1%(21,499)
Other4.9%(5,471)
Diversity Score79.4%(89,361)
79
+6%since 2000
from 75 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

68.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 64.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 92.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
37.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 34.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.6 min
+28%since 2000
from 20.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
40.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
7.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
17.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
9.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
16.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
7.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
19.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

23.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
62.8%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

48.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
51.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
21.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
4.0%
−45.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Berkeley, California?

Berkeley, California has about 112,580 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Berkeley, California?

The typical household in Berkeley, California earns about $58,617 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 $731,100, and the typical rent is about $1,177 a month.

How educated are people in Berkeley, California?

About 68.2% 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 18.9% 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 9,856 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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