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Berea

Ohio · 18,545 residents · 5.68 sq mi
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Berea has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,292. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $145,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,545
−2%since 2000
from 18,970 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,265 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 3,340 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.1
+12%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,292
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,699 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,591
+37%since 2000
from $21,647 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.6%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$145,100
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $118,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$843
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $571 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.2% in 2000
29.4% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.3%(15,258)
Black6.5%(1,210)
Hispanic / Latino4%(742)
Asian2.2%(406)
Other4.5%(828)
Diversity Score38.4%(7,121)
Diversity Score
38
+112%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 29.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 89.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+59%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 68.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.1%
−21.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
53.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.5%
−87.5 ptssince 2013
from 92.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Berea, Ohio?

Berea, Ohio has about 18,545 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Berea, Ohio?

The typical household in Berea, Ohio earns about $60,292 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 $145,100, and the typical rent is about $843 a month.

How educated are people in Berea, Ohio?

About 36.2% 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 11.0% of people in Berea, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Berea, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Berea, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 506 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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