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Berkeley Lake

Georgia · 2,054 residents · 1.739 sq mi
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Berkeley Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $135,579. Population has grown 21% since 2000. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $503,900. With a median age of 52.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 121% more than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,054
+21%since 2000
from 1,695 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,181 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 975 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.7
+35%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5991K2K2K3K1990201020202024Berkeley Lake
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$135,579
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $109,401 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$68,236
+57%since 2000
from $43,439 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
77.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services15.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$503,900
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $318,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,875
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,042 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
95.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 96.2% in 2000
4.4% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+28%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.8%(1,352)
Black4.1%(69)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(45)
Asian11.8%(200)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.6%(688)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.9%(1,538)
Black5.2%(106)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(93)
Asian11.2%(230)
Other2.5%(50)
Diversity Score50%(1,028)
Diversity Score
50
+23%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
59.7%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 97.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
24.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 27.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.1 min
+51%since 2000
from 21.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
62.3%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 65.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
62.8%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
10.0%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.8%
−91.8 ptssince 2013
from 93.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Berkeley Lake, Georgia?

Berkeley Lake, Georgia has about 2,054 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Berkeley Lake, Georgia?

The typical household in Berkeley Lake, Georgia earns about $135,579 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Berkeley Lake, Georgia expensive?

In Berkeley Lake, Georgia, the median home is worth about $503,900, and the typical rent is about $1,875 a month.

How educated are people in Berkeley Lake, Georgia?

About 59.7% of adults age 25 and over in Berkeley Lake, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Berkeley Lake, Georgia?

About 1.6% of people in Berkeley Lake, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Berkeley Lake, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Berkeley Lake, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,272 residents, a change of about 163 percent over that period.

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