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Berkeley

Missouri · 8,228 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 $35,027. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 1,835 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $63,100. At a median age of 34.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 39% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,228
−18%since 2000
from 10,063 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,659 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 2,028 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.5
+11%since 2000
from 31.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K10K12K13K1990201020202024Berkeley
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,027
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,219 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,562
+27%since 2000
from $13,788 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance10.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,100
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$978
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $596 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
43.2%
−21.3 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
56.8% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+13%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Berkeley on RentDataNow
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic11%(906)
Black76.5%(6,295)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(542)
Asian0.7%(56)
Other1%(83)
Diversity Score43%(3,539)
Diversity Score
43
−2%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.5%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+82%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.9%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 14.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2011
from 63.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.7%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.3%
−70.1 ptssince 2013
from 78.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Berkeley, Missouri?

Berkeley, Missouri has about 8,228 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Berkeley, Missouri?

The typical household in Berkeley, Missouri earns about $35,027 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 $63,100, and the typical rent is about $978 a month.

How educated are people in Berkeley, Missouri?

About 11.0% 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 21.2% 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 4,222 residents, a change of about -34 percent over that period.

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