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Berkeley, MO Community Stats
Berkeley has 8,123 residents and a median household income of $44,265, 313th highest of 375 cities and towns with 1,000+ residents in Missouri (ACS 2020-2024).
- Median household income
- $44,265
- MO $70,702
- Poverty rate
- 35.1%
- MO 12.6%
- Bachelor's or higher
- 14.4%
- MO 32.4%
- Median age
- 28.0
- MO 39.0
Berkeley compared
With MO and U.S.
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| Measure | Berkeley | MO | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $44,265 | $70,702 | $80,734 |
| Median age | 28.0 | 39.0 | 38.9 |
| Poverty rate | 35.1% | 12.6% | 12.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.4% | 32.4% | 35.7% |
| Homeownership rate | 52.8% | 68.1% | 65.2% |
| Median home value | $82,300 | $230,300 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,074 | $1,033 | $1,413 |
| Average commute | 21.2 min | 23.5 min | 26.4 min |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.2% | 4.5% | 14.1% |
Income and poverty
Income in the past 12 months, in inflation-adjusted dollars
- Median household income
- $44,265
- Per capita income
- $21,141
- Below poverty level
- 2,763 people (35.1%)
Education
Highest level completed, 4,562 adults age 25 and older
- High school graduate or higher3,90785.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher65814.4%
- Graduate or professional degree2114.6%
Race and ethnicity
Share of total population. Hispanic or Latino people can be of any race; other groups exclude them.
- Black or African American6,41679.0%
- White (non-Hispanic)6738.3%
- Hispanic or Latino (any race)6137.5%
- Two or more races3974.9%
- Asian240.3%
7.2% of residents (581) were born outside the United States.
Housing
Owner-occupied home values and rents paid by renters
- Median home value
- $82,300
- Median gross rent
- $1,074 a month
- Homeownership rate
- 52.8% of 2,912 households
- Housing units
- 3,401
- Median year built
- 1957
ZIP codes in Berkeley
Sorted by population, highest first
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| # | ZIP code | Population | Median income | Poverty | Bachelor's+ | Own home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 63134 | 13,059 | $44,680 | 31.4% | 17.0% | 54.5% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Berkeley, MO?
- About 8,123 people live in Berkeley, according to the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates. The median age is 28.0.
- What is the median household income in Berkeley?
- The median household income in Berkeley is $44,265, compared with $70,702 for Missouri. It ranks 313th of 375 cities and towns with 1,000+ residents in the state.
- What is the poverty rate in Berkeley?
- 35.1% of people in Berkeley (2,763) have incomes below the federal poverty level. The Missouri rate is 12.6%.
- How long is the commute in Berkeley?
- The average one-way commute for workers in Berkeley is 21.2 minutes.
- What is the largest reported ancestry or origin group in Berkeley?
- Among the groups we track, the largest is Guatemalan Americans with about 307 people (3.8% of residents), based on self-reported survey answers.