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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Berkeley

Illinois · 5,245 residents · 1.402 sq mi
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Berkeley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $58,984. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $137,800. Households here earn about 27% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% 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

5,245
+2%since 1990
from 5,137 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,741 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 3,664 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.2
+1%since 1990
from 36.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Berkeley
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$58,984
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,037 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$24,334
+46%since 1990
from $16,714 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.4%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$137,800
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $94,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$738
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $562 in 1990
US average: $602
86.0%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 86.1% in 1990
14.0% rent
2.3
+4%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(4,576)
Black4.5%(231)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(279)
Asian4.3%(221)
Diversity Score34.9%(1,795)
2000
White, non-Hispanic51.7%(2,712)
Black27.6%(1,447)
Hispanic / Latino15.5%(814)
Asian3.8%(198)
Diversity Score77.5%(4,067)
78
+122%since 1990
from 35 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.5%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 14.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.1%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 79.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.0%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.7 min
−13%since 1990
from 22.8 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, Illinois?

Berkeley, Illinois has about 5,245 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Berkeley, Illinois?

The typical household in Berkeley, Illinois earns about $58,984 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 $137,800, and the typical rent is about $738 a month.

How educated are people in Berkeley, Illinois?

About 19.5% 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 6.4% of people in Berkeley, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Berkeley, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Berkeley, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 108 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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