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Berea

Ohio · 19,093 residents · 5.68 sq mi
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Berea has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,278. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $139,300.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.1
US median: 37.2
Average education
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,093
+1%since 2000
from 18,970 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,361 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 3,340 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.1
+3%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,278
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,699 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,235
+12%since 2000
from $21,647 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
31.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.4%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$139,300
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $118,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$626
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $571 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.4%
−18.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.2% in 2000
29.9% rent
Vacancy rate
3.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+7%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(17,175)
Black5.1%(965)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(301)
Asian0.9%(169)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.2%(3,444)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87%(16,619)
Black6.4%(1,226)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(534)
Asian1.5%(288)
Other3%(575)
Diversity Score31%(5,922)
Diversity Score
31
+71%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 29.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 89.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+47%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.8%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
52.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.6%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Berea, Ohio?

Berea, Ohio has about 19,093 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Berea, Ohio?

The typical household in Berea, Ohio earns about $50,278 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Berea, Ohio expensive?

In Berea, Ohio, the median home is worth about $139,300, and the typical rent is about $626 a month.

How educated are people in Berea, Ohio?

About 27.5% of adults age 25 and over in Berea, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Berea, Ohio?

About 13.4% of people in Berea, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Berea, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Berea, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 42 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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