Berkeley is a city located in Alameda County California. Berkeley has a 2024 population of 117,214. Berkeley is currently declining at a rate of -1.47% annually and its population has decreased by -5.63% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 124,205 in 2020.
The average household income in Berkeley is $160,156 with a poverty rate of 17.71%. The median age in Berkeley is 32.5 years: 32.6 years for males, and 32.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Berkeley was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 67,352 | 55.49% |
| Asian | 25,255 | 20.81% |
| Two or more races | 11,925 | 9.82% |
| Black or African American | 9,428 | 7.77% |
| Other race | 6,333 | 5.22% |
| Native American | 843 | 0.69% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 249 | 0.21% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 45,788 | 2.37 | 43.3 | 56.7 |
| Non Family | 24,520 | 1.81 | 24.3 | 75.7 |
| Married | 16,732 | 3.01 | 71.1 | 28.9 |
| Female | 3,114 | 3.09 | 42.3 | 57.7 |
| Male | 1,422 | 3.1 | 46.3 | 53.7 |
2.9
Average Family Size
2.37
Average Household Size
43.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,360 | 1.76% |
| Associates Degree | 3,122 | 4.05% |
| Bachelors Degree | 25,476 | 33.02% |
| Graduate Degree | 31,431 | 40.73% |
| High School Graduate | 5,258 | 6.81% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,623 | 2.1% |
| Some College | 8,890 | 11.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 45,834 | 45,299 | 37,613 |
| Asian | 13,008 | 12,409 | 10,529 |
| Hispanic | 7,120 | 5,838 | 3,498 |
| Black | 6,710 | 6,277 | 1,905 |
| 2+ Races | 5,559 | 5,221 | 3,786 |
| Other Race | 3,181 | 2,509 | 1,387 |
| Native American | 672 | 444 | 201 |
| Islander | 130 | 121 | 60 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 98.83%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 82.06%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $67,834 | $82,245 | $57,953 |
| Graduate Degree | $96,598 | $112,969 | $87,949 |
| High School Graduate | $36,469 | $39,777 | $21,513 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,474 | $36,391 | $22,942 |
| Overall | $70,090 | $80,482 | $62,765 |
| Some College | $46,895 | $55,567 | $37,311 |
$70,090
Average Earnings
$80,482
Average Male
$62,765
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
70.46% of Berkeley residents speak only English, while 29.54% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 11.35% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 59,708 | 7,370 | 12.34% |
| Asian | 21,225 | 6,713 | 31.63% |
| Hispanic | 11,987 | 2,739 | 22.85% |
| Multiple | 10,588 | 1,644 | 15.53% |
| Other | 5,436 | 1,611 | 29.64% |
| Black | 8,458 | 1,288 | 15.23% |
| Native | 734 | 100 | 13.62% |
| Islander | 183 | 75 | 40.98% |
17.71%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.2%
Male Poverty Rate
20.14%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Berkeley is Islander, with 40.98% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Berkeley is White, with 12.34% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.43%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.83%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.03%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 24.28% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.85% |
| Some College | 12.45% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.14% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 39.74% |
| Male Unemployed | 22.29% |
| Female Employed | 11.21% |
| Male Employed | 7.77% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $177,068 | $229,132 |
| Households | $104,716 | $160,156 |
| Married Families | $208,727 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $62,537 | $94,432 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.7%
Male Marriage Rate
32.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,469
Number of Veterans
2,229
Male Veterans
240
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 851 |
| Second Gulf War | 473 |
| First Gulf War | 401 |
| Korea | 204 |
| World War II | 68 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 897 |
| 65 to 74 | 589 |
| 35 to 54 | 403 |
| 55 to 64 | 351 |
| 18 to 34 | 229 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,657 | 2.8% |
| Black | 429 | 5.2% |
| 2+ Races | 197 | 2.24% |
| Hispanic | 158 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 151 | 0.63% |
| Other Race | 25 | 0.48% |
| Native American | 10 | 1.23% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.69%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.27%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.5%
Labor Force Participation
57.1%
Employment Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
47.31%
Born in Berkeley
78.51%
Native Born
21.49%
Foreign Born
11.63%
Non Citizen
9.86%
Naturalized
78.51% of Berkeley residents were born in the United States, with 47.31% having been born in California. 11.63% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 108,475 | -1,748 | -1.59% |
| 2028 | 110,223 | -1,748 | -1.56% |
| 2027 | 111,971 | -1,747 | -1.54% |
| 2026 | 113,718 | -1,748 | -1.51% |
| 2025 | 115,466 | -1,748 | -1.49% |
| 2024 | 117,214 | -1,748 | -1.47% |
| 2023 | 118,962 | 247 | 0.21% |
| 2022 | 118,715 | 4,068 | 3.55% |
| 2021 | 114,647 | -9,558 | -7.7% |
| 2020 | 124,205 | 448 | 0.36% |
| 2019 | 123,757 | 216 | 0.17% |
| 2018 | 123,541 | 457 | 0.37% |
| 2017 | 123,084 | 909 | 0.74% |
| 2016 | 122,175 | 1,000 | 0.83% |
| 2015 | 121,175 | 1,827 | 1.53% |
| 2014 | 119,348 | 1,975 | 1.68% |
| 2013 | 117,373 | 1,554 | 1.34% |
| 2012 | 115,819 | 1,342 | 1.17% |
| 2011 | 114,477 | 1,539 | 1.36% |
| 2010 | 112,938 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 102,743 | 19 | 0.02% |
| 1990 | 102,724 | -604 | -0.58% |
| 1980 | 103,328 | -13,388 | -11.47% |
| 1970 | 116,716 | 5,448 | 4.9% |
| 1960 | 111,268 | -2,537 | -2.23% |
| 1950 | 113,805 | 28,258 | 33.03% |
| 1940 | 85,547 | 3,438 | 4.19% |
| 1930 | 82,109 | 26,073 | 46.53% |
| 1920 | 56,036 | 15,602 | 38.59% |
| 1910 | 40,434 | 27,220 | 205.99% |
| 1900 | 13,214 | 8,113 | 159.05% |
| 1890 | 5,101 | -103,374 | -95.3% |