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.

Berkley, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

15,149

Median Agei

37.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

85%12,874

Two or More

6.4%977

Hispanic/Latino

3.8%581

Black

2.2%340

Other

1.3%198

Asian

1%144

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%35

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.2%257

High School Diploma

10.5%1,204

Some College (<1 yr)

5.2%590

Some College (1+ yr)

11.4%1,300

Associate's Degree

10.4%1,194

Bachelor's Degree

35.6%4,073

Master's Degree

16.1%1,840

Professional Degree

3.9%443

Doctorate

3.2%367

HS or Higher

98.6%

BA or Higher

58.8%

Graduate+

23.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$316,700

Median Renti

$1,526

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

87.9%6,015

Renter-Occupied

12.1%825

Total Units

7,117

Homeownership

87.9%

Vacancy Rate

3.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

2%118

$50K–$100K

1.5%90

$100K–$150K

1.7%105

$150K–$200K

4.2%251

$200K–$300K

34.6%2,080

$300K–$500K

46.7%2,810

$500K–$1M

9.2%553

$1M+

0.1%8

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

161

$1,000–$1,250

172

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

212

$2,000+

179

Year Built

2020 or later

0.8%54

2010–2019

3.4%240

2000–2009

2.4%174

1990–1999

2.7%192

1980–1989

1.5%107

1970–1979

5.7%407

1960–1969

5.5%391

1950–1959

24.2%1,719

1940–1949

39.8%2,833

1939 or earlier

14.1%1,000

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

89.3%6,109

Electricity

9.2%631

Bottled/LP Gas

1.1%76

Fuel Oil

0.1%9

Solar

0.1%9

No Fuel

0.1%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$116,239

Mean Household Incomei

$135,203

Per Capita Incomei

$61,723

Poverty Ratei

4.5%

Unemploymenti

2.2%

Labor Forcei

9,347

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.1%214

$10K–$15K

1.2%83

$15K–$20K

0.9%61

$20K–$25K

1.6%108

$25K–$30K

1.2%80

$30K–$35K

1.8%123

$35K–$40K

2.1%147

$40K–$45K

0.9%62

$45K–$50K

2.6%177

$50K–$60K

3.2%216

$60K–$75K

7.9%538

$75K–$100K

16.6%1,133

$100K–$125K

10.9%747

$125K–$150K

13.4%914

$150K–$200K

14.5%992

$200K+

18.2%1,245

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

4192.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

Poland

Mexico

Germany

Guatemala

China

Korea

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

9,058

Avg. Commutei

22 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

9,123

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

534(4.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.3%Insured

2.7%Uninsured