Berkley is home to 6,838 people in Washington. This is an unusually credentialed place: 89% of adults have a four-year degree. The typical home is worth $1,771,027. Median household income runs $209,143, well clear of the $82,259 US median. Households here earn about 90% more than in Washington as a whole. There are 4,162 people per square mile. 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
Land area
1.64 sq mi
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%
Persons per household
2.45 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
14.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.5
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.6%(5,168)
Black5.5%(377)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(424)
Asian5%(345)
Other7.7%(524)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.6%(5,168)
Black5.5%(377)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(424)
Asian5%(345)
Other7.7%(524)
Diversity Score
52
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
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.
