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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Berkeley

Illinois · 5,137 residents · 1.402 sq mi
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Berkeley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $42,037. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $94,800. Poverty is rare here, at 3.0% of residents. Households here earn about 30% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

5,137
−2%vs 2000
vs 5,245 in 2000
1990 – 2025
3,664 / sq mi
−2%vs 2000
vs 3,741 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.7
−1%vs 2000
vs 37.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Berkeley
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$42,037
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $58,984 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$16,714
−31%vs 2000
vs $24,334 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.0%
−3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$94,800
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $137,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$562
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $738 in 2000
US average: $450
86.1%
+0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 86.0% in 2000
13.9% rent
2.3
−3%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic51.7%(2,712)
Black27.6%(1,447)
Hispanic / Latino15.5%(814)
Asian3.8%(198)
Other0%
Diversity Score77.5%(4,067)
1990
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(4,576)
Black4.5%(231)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(279)
Asian4.3%(221)
Other2.1%(109)
Diversity Score34.9%(1,795)
35
−55%vs 2000
vs 78 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.7%
−4.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
79.1%
−3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.9%
−3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.8 min
+15%vs 2000
vs 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Berkeley, Illinois?

Berkeley, Illinois has about 5,137 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Berkeley, Illinois?

The typical household in Berkeley, Illinois earns about $42,037 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Berkeley, Illinois expensive?

In Berkeley, Illinois, the median home is worth about $94,800, and the typical rent is about $562 a month.

How educated are people in Berkeley, Illinois?

About 14.7% of adults age 25 and over in Berkeley, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Berkeley, Illinois?

About 3.0% of people in Berkeley, Illinois 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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