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Berkeley

County:
Cook County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.402
State:
Illinois

Berkeley is a village located in Cook County, Illinois. Berkeley has a 2026 population of 5,072. Berkeley is currently declining at a rate of -0.8% annually and its population has decreased by -4.66% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,320 in 2020.

The median household income in Berkeley is $85,823 with a poverty rate of 17.48%. The median age in Berkeley is 33.6 years: 35.2 years for males, and 32.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 84.6 males.

5.1K
Total Population
3,619
Density (mi²)
-41 -0.8%
Growth

Berkeley Population

Berkeley Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20265,072-41-0.8%
20255,113-42-0.81%
20245,155280.55%
20235,127-20-0.39%
20225,147-72-1.38%
20215,219-101-1.9%
20205,320-21-0.39%
20195,043-26-0.51%
20185,069-52-1.02%
20175,121-50-0.97%
20165,171-39-0.75%
20155,210-28-0.53%
20145,238-5-0.1%
20135,24330.06%
20125,240150.29%
20115,225150.29%
20105,21010.02%
20005,2451082.1%
19905,137-330-6.04%
19805,467-685-11.13%
19706,15200%

Median Age

Overall: 33.6 years
Female: 32.2 years
Male: 35.2 years

Berkeley Adults

There are 3,798 adults, (882 of whom are seniors) in Berkeley.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,816 (54.2%)
Male: 2,383 (45.8%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Berkeley includes 33.2% Black or African American, 27.45% White, 25.25% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American1,72633.2%
White1,42727.45%
Other race1,31325.25%
Two or more races54710.52%
Asian1542.96%
Native American320.62%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race1,31325.25%
Two or more races53610.31%
Black or African American3647%
White3196.14%
Asian210.4%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American1,36226.2%
White1,10821.31%
Asian1332.56%
Native American320.62%
Two or more races110.21%

Berkeley Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Berkeley 's average per capita income is $56,471. Household income levels show a median of $85,823. The poverty rate stands at 17.48%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$112,139-
Families$93,750$105,387
Households$85,823$97,591
Non Families$67,756$70,770

$56,471

Average Income

$85,823

Median Household Income

17.48%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)