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Berkley

District of Columbia · Washington · 6,838 residents · 1.643 sq mi
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Berkley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $209,143. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 89% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,771,027. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents. Households here earn about 90% more than the Washington median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Berkley; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
89% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
72% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,838
Population density
4,162 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
40.4
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$209,143
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$144,993
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
85.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.518
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services11.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Information2.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade1.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,771,027
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,887
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.6%
28.4% rent
Vacancy rate
9.7%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.5
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic75.6%(5,168)
Black5.5%(377)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(424)
Asian5%(345)
Other7.7%(524)
Diversity Score51.7%(3,534)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.6%(5,168)
Black5.5%(377)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(424)
Asian5%(345)
Other7.7%(524)
Diversity Score51.7%(3,534)
Diversity Score
52
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
89.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.2%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
56.7%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
34.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
43.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.6%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.6%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.5%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
77.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
Female
48.8%
Foreign born
23.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
74.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.6%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Berkley, Washington, District of Columbia?

Berkley, Washington, District of Columbia has about 6,838 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Berkley, Washington, District of Columbia?

The typical household in Berkley, Washington, District of Columbia earns about $209,143 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Berkley, Washington, District of Columbia expensive?

In Berkley, Washington, District of Columbia, the median home is worth about $1,771,027, and the typical rent is about $1,887 a month.

How educated are people in Berkley, Washington, District of Columbia?

About 89.5% of adults age 25 and over in Berkley, Washington, District of Columbia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Berkley, Washington, District of Columbia?

About 5.7% of people in Berkley, Washington, District of Columbia live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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