Demographics & People — Berkeley, Missouri
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 8,149 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~8,100 |
| Median Age | 28.0 |
| Total Households | 3,044 |
| Family Households | 1,927 |
| Average Household Size | 2.63 |
| Diversity Index | 0.2556 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 512 |
| Black or African American | 6,924 |
| Asian | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 621 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 4,162 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,896 |
| American | 576 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 477 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 335 |
| Hispanic: Guatemalan | 335 |
| Subsaharan African | 308 |
| African | 250 |
| German | 212 |
| Irish | 105 |
Language
| English Only | 6,695 |
| Spanish | 598 |
| Population 5+ | 7,485 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 541 |
| Population 18+ | 5,619 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 21.2 minutes |
| Work from Home | 20.1% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Berkeley, Missouri.