Berea is a city located in Madison County, Kentucky. Berea has a 2025 population of 16,645 . Berea is currently growing at a rate of 1.27% annually and its population has increased by 6.71% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,598 in 2020.
The average household income in Berea is $70,261 with a poverty rate of 19.48%. The median age in Berea is 34.1 years: 33.2 years for males, and 35.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 88.9 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Berea includes 89.75% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (89.75%)
Two or more races (5.04%)
Black or African American (2.97%)
Other race (0.87%)
Native American (0.69%)
Asian (0.62%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.06%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,962 | 89.75% |
| Two or more races | 784 | 5.04% |
| Black or African American | 462 | 2.97% |
| Other race | 136 | 0.87% |
| Native American | 107 | 0.69% |
| Asian | 96 | 0.62% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.06% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Berea's average per capita income is $36,580. Household income levels show a median of $56,484. The poverty rate stands at 19.48%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $79,049 | - |
| Families | $64,330 | $76,549 |
| Households | $56,484 | $70,261 |
| Non Families | $34,837 | $51,585 |
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