Berkeley Population

1930–2026

5,099

2026 projection

4.1% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Berkeley. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20265,099-420.82%
20255,141-120.23%
20245,153+270.53%
20235,126-150.29%
20225,141-771.48%
20215,218-1011.90%
20205,319+2765.47%
20195,043-260.51%
20185,069-521.02%
20175,121-500.97%

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Berkeley Demographics

33.6median age

Median age

Female32.2 yrs
Male35.2 yrs

Adults

3,798
882 seniors · 23%2,916 other adults

Sex

Female 54.2% · 2,816Male 45.8% · 2,383

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 52 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Berkeley Income

$85,823median household income

Median household income

$85,823

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$56,471

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

17.5%

About 1 in 6 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Berkeley Marital Status

45% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married45%49%42%
Never married43%44%43%
Divorced7%7%6%
Widowed4%0%8%
Separated<1%0%1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201