Berkeley, CA

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Berkeley

Neighborhood

Alameda, CA

Berkeley Marina / Ocean View

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Berkeley

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

74.9%

Households with Children

18.9%

School Enrollment K-12

7,434

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 3.3%
School Age (5-17): 9.3%
Young Adults (18-34): 40.0%
Working Age (35-54): 21.2%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 9.4%
Seniors (65+): 16.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 4.2%
High School / GED: 6.5%
Some College or Associate's: 14.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 74.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 14.1%
Single Parents: 4.7%
Couples & Adults: 25.6%
Living Alone: 55.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 49.9%
Hispanic or Latino: 12.8%
Asian: 20.4%
Black or African American: 7.7%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 9.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Asian Population by Origin

Based on single-race Census responses. Residents who identify with multiple races may not appear here.

East Asian: 57.5%
South Asian: 22.8%
Southeast Asian: 14.1%
Central Asian: 0.2%
Other Asian: 5.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 58.8%
Puerto Rican: 4.2%
Cuban: 1.4%
Dominican: 0.6%
Central American: 12.7%
South American: 12.6%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 9.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 39.1%
Middle Eastern or North African: 3.7%
Other White: 57.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 54.8%
Sub-Saharan African: 8.6%
Caribbean: 1.4%
Other Black: 35.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 47.8%
Born in Other U.S. State: 29.0%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 2.1%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 9.7%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 11.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 69.3%
Spanish: 8.9%
European & Indo-European: 8.6%
East & Southeast Asian: 11.4%
Arabic: 0.7%
Other: 1.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.0%
Elementary (1-4): 2.9%
Middle School (5-8): 2.5%
High School (9-12): 3.0%
College / Graduate: 27.2%
Not Enrolled: 62.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources