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Berkeley

Missouri · 8,978 residents · 4.961 sq mi
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Berkeley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,507. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $77,600. At a median age of 32.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 32% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,978
−11%since 2000
from 10,063 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,810 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 2,028 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.3
+4%since 2000
from 31.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K10K12K13K1990201020202024Berkeley
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,507
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,219 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,813
+7%since 2000
from $13,788 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.377
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,600
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$845
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $596 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.2%
−24.3 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
44.8% rent
Vacancy rate
8.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+54%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic12.9%(1,154)
Black81.4%(7,312)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(312)
Asian0.4%(33)
Other0.9%(80)
Diversity Score38.2%(3,427)
Diversity Score
38
−13%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+58%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.1%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
Female
61.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.0%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Berkeley, Missouri?

Berkeley, Missouri has about 8,978 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Berkeley, Missouri?

The typical household in Berkeley, Missouri earns about $31,507 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 $77,600, and the typical rent is about $845 a month.

How educated are people in Berkeley, Missouri?

About 11.7% 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 17.0% 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 3,472 residents, a change of about -28 percent over that period.

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