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, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

8,123

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

79%6,416

White

8.3%673

Hispanic/Latino

7.5%613

Two or More

4.9%397

Asian

0.3%24

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.7%122

High School Diploma

34.8%1,587

Some College (<1 yr)

7.1%325

Some College (1+ yr)

17.9%817

Associate's Degree

8.7%398

Bachelor's Degree

9.8%447

Master's Degree

2.6%118

Professional Degree

0.7%30

Doctorate

1.4%63

HS or Higher

85.6%

BA or Higher

14.4%

Graduate+

4.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$82,300

Median Renti

$1,074

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

52.8%1,537

Renter-Occupied

47.2%1,375

Total Units

3,401

Homeownership

52.8%

Vacancy Rate

14.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

18.4%283

$50K–$100K

43.1%662

$100K–$150K

22.8%350

$150K–$200K

2.2%34

$200K–$300K

4.4%68

$300K–$500K

2.7%42

$500K–$1M

3.5%54

$1M+

2.9%44

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

389

$1,000–$1,250

466

$1,250–$1,500

199

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.1%38

2010–2019

1.8%62

2000–2009

1.1%39

1990–1999

3.5%119

1980–1989

1.7%59

1970–1979

6%203

1960–1969

21.4%729

1950–1959

49.6%1,687

1940–1949

5.2%178

1939 or earlier

8.4%287

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

85.3%2,485

Electricity

13.8%402

Bottled/LP Gas

0.9%25

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$44,265

Mean Household Incomei

$56,403

Per Capita Incomei

$21,141

Poverty Ratei

34%

Unemploymenti

5.7%

Labor Forcei

3,565

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

9.3%271

$10K–$15K

7%205

$15K–$20K

5.6%163

$20K–$25K

5%147

$25K–$30K

5%147

$30K–$35K

5.7%167

$35K–$40K

6.9%201

$40K–$45K

7%205

$45K–$50K

1.6%47

$50K–$60K

6.6%191

$60K–$75K

9.8%286

$75K–$100K

13.3%386

$100K–$125K

9.4%275

$125K–$150K

3.6%106

$150K–$200K

3.5%103

$200K+

0.4%12

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

398

Residentsi

894

Avg. Tenant Renti

$447/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

57 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers375 homes81% occupied$454/mo rent

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

Mod Rehab20 homes90% occupied$315/mo rent

Rehabilitated buildings with project-based rental assistance

202/PRAC2 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $44,265/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $13K/yr

83.9%

Very low income$13K–$22K/yr

13.3%

Low income$22K–$35K/yr

2.8%

Who Receives This Housing

92.4% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

96.9% of subsidized households are minority

19% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

16.8% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

5817.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Guatemala

251

Mexico

Germany

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,338

Avg. Commutei

21.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,362

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

489(9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

87.8%Insured

12.2%Uninsured