Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Berkeley, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,199

Median Agei

33.6

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

49.1%2,553

Black

26.2%1,362

White

21.3%1,108

Asian

2.6%133

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.6%32

Two or More

0.2%11

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.2%111

High School Diploma

39.1%1,363

Some College (<1 yr)

6.8%236

Some College (1+ yr)

14.7%511

Associate's Degree

5.1%179

Bachelor's Degree

8.8%308

Master's Degree

7%244

Professional Degree

2.4%83

Doctorate

0.4%15

HS or Higher

87.5%

BA or Higher

18.6%

Graduate+

9.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$246,900

Median Renti

$1,434

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

82%1,467

Renter-Occupied

18%322

Total Units

1,845

Homeownership

82%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

6.1%89

$100K–$150K

5%74

$150K–$200K

16.4%240

$200K–$300K

54.5%800

$300K–$500K

18%264

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$1,250–$1,500

163

$1,500–$2,000

118

Year Built

2010–2019

0.8%15

1970–1979

11.8%217

1960–1969

19%351

1950–1959

39%719

1940–1949

12.1%224

1939 or earlier

17.3%319

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

92.6%1,656

Electricity

7%126

Other

0.4%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$85,823

Mean Household Incomei

$97,591

Per Capita Incomei

$33,254

Poverty Ratei

17.4%

Unemploymenti

3.6%

Labor Forcei

2,629

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.8%32

$10K–$15K

1.7%30

$15K–$20K

6.7%120

$20K–$25K

0.3%6

$25K–$30K

3.8%68

$30K–$35K

4.5%80

$35K–$40K

0.2%3

$40K–$45K

0.4%7

$45K–$50K

0.8%15

$50K–$60K

7.7%138

$60K–$75K

16.3%292

$75K–$100K

18.7%335

$100K–$125K

9.2%165

$125K–$150K

9.7%173

$150K–$200K

11.9%212

$200K+

6.3%113

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers6 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,483

Avg. Commutei

27.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,535

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

51(1.3% of civilian adults)