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Berkley

Iowa · 21 residents (2025 est.) · 0.201 sq mi
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Population has fallen 79% since 2000, a loss of 19 residents. 80% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 59.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 59.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
80% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5
−79%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
25 / sq mi
−79%since 2000
from 119 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
59.8
Unchangedsince 2000
from 60.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:21 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
0102030401990201020202024Berkley
20245
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$112,440
+611%since 2000
from $15,822 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
75.0%
+41.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−11.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.322
+2%since 2010
from 0.315 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services50%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing25%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction25%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing25%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 90.9% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(24)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(5)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
80.0%
+50.8 ptssince 2000
from 29.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
50.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
50.0%
+50.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
80.0%
+17.9 ptssince 2011
from 62.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.0%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.0%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Female
60.0%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
20.0%
−41.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2012
from 30.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−80.0 ptssince 2013
from 80.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
75.0%
+65.0 ptssince 2017
from 10.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Berkley, Iowa?

Berkley, Iowa has about 5 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Berkley, Iowa?

About 80.0% of adults age 25 and over in Berkley, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Berkley, Iowa?

About 0.0% of people in Berkley, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Berkley, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Berkley, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 32 residents, a change of about -86 percent over that period.

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