Population 6,896 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Berkley
Household size in Berkley
| Period | Berkley | Providence area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.19 | 2.53 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.03 | 2.54 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.83 | 2.53 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.98 | 2.49 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.21 | −0.05 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Berkley are large by national standards, averaging 2.98 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.19, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 275 Massachusetts cities with 5,000+ people, only nine have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Berkley
| Period | Berkley | Providence area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.6 | 39.5 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.2 | 40.5 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.5 | 41.4 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.4 | 41.7 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.8 | +2.2 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Berkley skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.4, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 38.6 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Berkley
| Period | Berkley | Providence area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.3% | 12.5% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 12.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.2% | 11.9% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 12.1% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.7% of households in Berkley, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has barely moved since 2006–10, while the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Berkley
Renters in Berkley
| Period | Berkley | Providence area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.8% | 37.0% | 36.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.4% | 39.0% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 3.2% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 3.3% | 36.8% | 37.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | −0.1 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 3.3% of households in Berkley rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 17.9% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Only two of the 275 Massachusetts cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Berkley
| Period | Berkley | Providence area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 10.3% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 1.4% | 10.5% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 10.7% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.8% of homes in Berkley are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy is down 0.8 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Berkley
| Period | Berkley | Providence area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1984 | 1959 | 1958 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1959 | 1959 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1985 | 1960 | 1961 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1985 | 1962 | 1963 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +3 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Berkley are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1985, versus 1980 across the U.S. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the southwest has the oldest housing. Of the 275 Massachusetts cities with 5,000+ people, only 14 have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Berkley
| Period | Berkley | Providence area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,141 | $928 | $1,085 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $854 | $974 | $1,157 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $906 | $1,103 | $1,398 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,255 | $1,439 | $1,860 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$114 | +$511 | +$775 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Berkley costs $1,255 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $114 a month from 2006–10, a 10% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 31.0% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Berkley
Bachelor's degrees in Berkley
| Period | Berkley | Providence area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.5% | 28.5% | 38.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 28.4% | 29.6% | 40.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.0% | 32.4% | 43.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 37.6% | 35.2% | 47.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +14.1 pts | +6.7 pts | +8.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Berkley as nationally: 37.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 14.1 points, as it has nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Berkley
| Period | Berkley | Providence area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.7% | 82.1% | 88.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.0% | 83.9% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.4% | 87.5% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.0% | 88.3% | 91.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.3 pts | +6.2 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Berkley: 95.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 6.3 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Berkley
| Period | Berkley | Providence area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.5% | 8.5% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.5% | 10.0% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.4% | 5.5% | 5.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 5.8% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.0 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Berkley is close to the national rate: 5.5% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Berkley compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkley | 2.98 | 45.4 | 7.7% | 3.3% | 4.8% | 1985 | $1,255 | 37.6% | 95.0% | 5.5% |
| Assonet | 2.70 | 43.1 | 6.2% | 9.6% | 3.5% | 1981 | $1,678 | 40.9% | 92.3% | 3.6% |
| Dighton | 2.61 | 48.2 | 7.6% | 8.5% | 6.6% | 1987 | $1,264 | 33.2% | 96.3% | 6.9% |
| Assonet Bay Shores | 2.86 | 43.8 | 6.8% | 7.2% | 5.0% | 1980 | $1,796 | 44.6% | 95.0% | 5.2% |
| East Taunton | 2.74 | 42.5 | 8.9% | 13.2% | 5.2% | 1978 | $1,863 | 29.4% | 89.4% | 5.7% |
| North Dighton | 2.89 | 40.2 | 14.3% | 11.2% | 4.5% | 1964 | $1,405 | 39.9% | 96.9% | 3.6% |
| Taunton | 2.48 | 40.4 | 17.8% | 40.8% | 5.4% | 1962 | $1,371 | 23.3% | 85.3% | 5.9% |
| Lakeville | 2.88 | 44.2 | 8.6% | 16.5% | 6.6% | 1983 | $2,024 | 38.4% | 93.8% | 3.4% |
| Heaven Heights | 3.54 | 42.0 | 8.5% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 1993 | $2,450 | 32.7% | 88.1% | 7.1% |
| Raynham | 2.57 | 43.8 | 9.4% | 23.1% | 4.9% | 1985 | $1,971 | 39.2% | 91.0% | 3.7% |
| Somerset | 2.47 | 46.9 | 6.7% | 13.2% | 4.3% | 1962 | $1,100 | 37.1% | 92.1% | 3.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Berkley. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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