Berkeley Population

1940–2026

7,983

2026 projection

2.9% 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.
20267,983-430.54%
20258,026-270.34%
20248,053-90.11%
20238,062-200.25%
20228,082-780.96%
20218,160-620.75%
20208,222-6347.16%
20198,856-320.36%
20188,888-460.51%
20178,934-480.53%

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Berkeley Demographics

28median age

Median age

Female36.7 yrs
Male23.8 yrs

Adults

5,437
1,003 seniors · 18%4,434 other adults

Sex

Female 47.1% · 3,826Male 52.9% · 4,297

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 81 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

$44,265median household income

Median household income

$44,265

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$33,672

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

35.1%

About 1 in 3 residents

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

Berkeley Marital Status

20% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married20%23%17%
Never married53%55%51%
Divorced13%10%15%
Widowed8%5%10%
Separated7%6%7%

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