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Missouri · 8,026 residents (2025 est.) · 4.961 sq mi
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Berkeley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,265. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 1,940 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $82,300. At a median age of 28.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 37% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 28.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,123
−19%since 2000
from 10,063 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,637 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 2,028 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
28.0
−10%since 2000
from 31.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:8,026 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K10K12K13K1990201020202024Berkeley
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,265
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,219 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,141
+53%since 2000
from $13,788 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.3%
+21.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
35.1%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.425
+13%since 2010
from 0.377 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance10.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services5.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,300
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,074
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $596 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
52.8%
−11.8 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
47.2% rent
Vacancy rate
14.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.5%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
+17%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
27
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic20.3%(2,038)
Black76.4%(7,688)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(109)
Asian0.4%(37)
Other0%
Diversity Score43.8%(4,412)
2024
White, non-Hispanic8.3%(673)
Black79%(6,416)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(613)
Asian0.3%(24)
Other4.9%(397)
Diversity Score45.1%(3,667)
Diversity Score
45
+3%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.6%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+53%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
55.3%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
21.0%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.1%
+19.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
16.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−8.8 ptssince 2011
from 14.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 63.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.6%
−46.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
Female
47.1%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
Foreign born
7.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.0%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2012
from 11.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.2%
−66.2 ptssince 2013
from 78.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.4%
+31.0 ptssince 2017
from 60.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2016
from 95.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2016
from 3.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Berkeley, Missouri?

Berkeley, Missouri has about 8,123 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Berkeley, Missouri?

The typical household in Berkeley, Missouri earns about $44,265 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Berkeley, Missouri expensive?

In Berkeley, Missouri, the median home is worth about $82,300, and the typical rent is about $1,074 a month.

How educated are people in Berkeley, Missouri?

About 14.4% of adults age 25 and over in Berkeley, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Berkeley, Missouri?

About 35.1% of people in Berkeley, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Berkeley, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Berkeley, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 4,327 residents, a change of about -35 percent over that period.

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