Population 15,149 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Berkley
Household size in Berkley
| Period | Berkley | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.27 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.30 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.30 | 2.58 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.26 | 2.57 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.00 | −0.07 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in Berkley are small: just 2.26 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the center.
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 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.2 | 39.0 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.2 | 40.1 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.3 | 40.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.3 | 41.0 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.0 | +2.1 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
Berkley is a little younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 38.3, against 40.1 nationally. The youngest areas are in the southwest, the oldest in the north. Berkley is younger than the great majority of Michigan cities.
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 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.8% | 12.3% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 11.3% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 11.2% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Berkley: 5.6% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 2.3 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Berkley has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Michigan cities.
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 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.6% | 26.7% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.3% | 30.2% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.3% | 31.0% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 12.1% | 28.8% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.5 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 12.1% 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, 26.0% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the south; owners are most common in the north. The renter share has fallen 5.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 11.3% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 11.2% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 10.0% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 8.3% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −3.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Berkley than nationally: 5.9%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy is down 2.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1950 | 1968 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1950 | 1969 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1951 | 1969 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1950 | 1970 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +2 | +3 | +6 |
Berkley is a place of older homes: half were built before 1950, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people, only ten have older 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 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,053 | $952 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,148 | $1,005 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,160 | $1,123 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,684 | $1,373 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$631 | +$421 | +$395 | +$606 |
Rent in Berkley runs $1,684 a month at the median, utilities included, above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $631 a month since 2006–10, up 60%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 23.6% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the center and lowest in the south.
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 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.8% | 27.8% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 47.0% | 28.8% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 53.6% | 31.1% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 58.9% | 34.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +15.1 pts | +6.7 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Berkley: 58.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 15.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 22 of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
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 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.9% | 87.7% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.9% | 88.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.9% | 89.8% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.6% | 90.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Berkley: 98.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 3.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people, only six have a higher share of high school graduates.
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 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 12.7% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 12.8% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.9% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.2% | 6.7% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −5.9 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Berkley has been low: just 2.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only 21 of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 3.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 | 2.26 | 38.3 | 5.6% | 12.1% | 5.9% | 1950 | $1,684 | 58.9% | 98.6% | 2.2% |
| Huntington Woods | 2.69 | 45.5 | 4.5% | 3.9% | 4.4% | 1952 | $2,493 | 83.9% | 99.2% | 1.0% |
| Royal Oak | 2.04 | 39.1 | 6.3% | 32.0% | 7.2% | 1956 | $1,516 | 64.4% | 97.2% | 3.6% |
| Oak Park | 2.43 | 39.4 | 14.1% | 36.7% | 5.3% | 1959 | $1,578 | 36.6% | 94.5% | 10.4% |
| Lathrup Village | 2.52 | 46.4 | 2.3% | 8.5% | 4.2% | 1956 | $1,449 | 56.5% | 95.4% | 4.4% |
| Pleasant Ridge | 2.30 | 44.0 | 1.6% | 4.4% | 3.9% | 1938 | $1,713 | 79.6% | 98.9% | 5.6% |
| Beverly Hills | 2.57 | 45.5 | 6.2% | 5.3% | 6.9% | 1960 | $2,211 | 77.5% | 98.9% | 1.6% |
| Clawson | 2.04 | 41.2 | 7.5% | 24.6% | 4.2% | 1958 | $1,355 | 45.2% | 96.3% | 5.3% |
| Birmingham | 2.37 | 42.9 | 6.0% | 23.3% | 9.0% | 1963 | $1,967 | 77.7% | 98.9% | 4.2% |
| Southfield | 2.25 | 43.6 | 10.5% | 46.6% | 9.1% | 1969 | $1,431 | 40.3% | 94.7% | 6.8% |
| Ferndale | 1.91 | 38.1 | 8.3% | 36.3% | 7.8% | 1946 | $1,312 | 53.3% | 96.3% | 6.3% |
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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