City · Missouri
Berkeley, Missouri
Berkeley, city, in St. Louis County, Missouri. Berkeley had 8,026 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 8,228 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 8,123 (±29). GEOID 2904906.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
8,026
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 8,228 · ACS 2020-2024: 8,123 ±29
Median household income
$44,265
±$10,106 (90% margin)
Missouri: $70,702
Median home value
$82,300
±$8,421 (90% margin)
Missouri: $230,300
Median gross rent
$1,074
±$80 (90% margin)
Missouri: $1,033
Where is Berkeley and what county is it in?
Berkeley is a city in St. Louis County, Missouri. It covers 5.0 square miles of land, 1,659 residents per square mile in 2020.
Berkeley is in the St. Louis, MO-IL metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 15 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Berkeley, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 8,026 people lived in Berkeley on July 1, 2025, down 2.3% since 2020, while Missouri grew 1.9%. The 2020 Census counted 8,228 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 8,123 (±29).
| Measure | Berkeley | St. Louis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 8,123 ±29 | 995,569 | −804 |
| Households | 2,912 ±328 | 413,849 | −622 |
| Average household size | 2.75 ±0.31 | 2.36 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,401 ±325 | 446,192 | −805 |
Berkeley's population since 2000
From 10,063 in 2000 to 8,026 in 2025: down 20.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Berkeley as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Berkeley?
The median resident of Berkeley is 28.0 years old; 33.1% are under 18 and 12.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 79.0%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 8.3%. 7.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Berkeley | St. Louis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 28.0 ±4.8 | 40.3 | −8.5 |
| Under 18 years | 33.1% ±5.5 pts | 22.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 12.3% ±3.7 pts | 19.1% | – |
| Male | 52.9% ±6.6 pts | 47.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.5% ±6.0 pts | 3.9% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 8.3% ±3.5 pts | 61.4% | −5.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 79.0% ±8.0 pts | 24.0% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 4.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.9% ±4.8 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 7.2% ±4.4 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 10.4% ±5.6 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.0% ±3.6 pts | 6.0% | – |
| With a disability | 13.3% ±3.5 pts | 12.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.2% ±5.2 pts | 5.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.6% ±4.7 pts | 94.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 14.4% ±4.4 pts | 47.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.6% ±2.2 pts | 20.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 80.7% ±8.0 pts | 88.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.9% ±3.6 pts | 2.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Berkeley earn?
Half of Berkeley's 2,912 households earn less than $44,265 a year (±$10,106), against $82,936 in St. Louis County and $70,702 in Missouri. In 2015-2019 it was $40,841 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 35.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Berkeley | St. Louis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $44,265 ±$10,106 | $82,936 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $56,403 ±$9,767 | $123,036 | – |
| Per capita income | $21,141 ±$3,987 | $51,977 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 35.1% ±11.7 pts | 9.8% | +18.3 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 49.6% ±18.9 pts | 13.5% | +34.9 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 21.5% ±7.2 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.1% ±3.5 pts | 96.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.4% ±4.4 pts | 93.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Berkeley?
Owners occupy 52.8% of Berkeley's occupied homes and renters 47.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $82,300 by its owner (±$8,421). The median renter pays $1,074 a month including utilities, and 58.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Berkeley | St. Louis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $82,300 ±$8,421 | $276,800 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,074 ±$80 | $1,209 | −$148 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 58.0% ±14.0 pts | 39.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,120 ±$90 | $1,753 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 52.8% ±7.6 pts | 69.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 47.2% ±7.6 pts | 30.8% | – |
| Housing units | 3,401 ±325 | 446,192 | −805 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.8% ±2.9 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.3% ±5.8 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 83.8% ±5.6 pts | 72.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.1% ±1.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.8% ±1.9 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.4% ±5.2 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 16.3% ±6.2 pts | 6.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Berkeley building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Berkeley in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 2.8 across Missouri.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Berkeley work and get to work?
55.3% of Berkeley's workers drive alone and 20.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.2 minutes.
| Measure | Berkeley | St. Louis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.5% ±6.4 pts | 65.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.7% ±5.5 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 55.3% ±9.5 pts | 71.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 21.0% ±8.2 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4% ±0.8 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Walked | 1.3% ±1.3 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 20.1% ±9.3 pts | 18.3% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.2 min ±2.9 | 23.1 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Berkeley?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Berkeley, and 6 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $44,404 (Tract 2134.01) to $51,127 (Tract 2115).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 2134.01St. Louis County | 4,558 | $44,404 |
| Tract 2115St. Louis County | 3,309 | $51,127 |
| Tract 2218St. Louis County | 2,476 | $37,773 |
| Tract 2136St. Louis County | 3,948 | $35,885 |
| Tract 2127.02St. Louis County | 1,532 | $37,727 |
| Tract 2116St. Louis County | 5,703 | $55,169 |
| Tract 2135St. Louis County | 5,102 | $54,268 |
| Tract 2137.01St. Louis County | 1,160 | $29,666 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Berkeley) · Census block assignment files
How does Berkeley compare with other places in Missouri?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Berkeley is the 3,734th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 100th-most populous of 936 in Missouri.
Berkeley ranks 353rd of 416 places in Missouri with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 100th | 936 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 331st | 394 |
| Residents per square mile | 92nd | 420 |
| Median household income | 353rd | 416 |
| Per capita income | 380th | 420 |
| Median home value | 389th | 416 |
| Median gross rent | 105th | 398 |
| Poverty rate | 11th | 373 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 309th | 404 |
| Median age | 407th | 420 |
| Owner-occupied share | 361st | 418 |
| Work from home | 41st | 270 |
| Travel time to work | 257th | 420 |
Berkeley's figures with every place in Missouri (CSV)
Every place in Missouri, sortable · Compare Berkeley with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Berkeley?
15 of the 57 figures for Berkeley on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Berkeley are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Berkeley.