Demographics & People — Berkeley, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 5,222 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~5,100 |
| Median Age | 33.6 |
| Total Households | 1,997 |
| Family Households | 1,260 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 |
| Diversity Index | 0.6679 (highly diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,994 |
| Black or African American | 1,348 |
| Asian | 140 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,299 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 3,150 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,465 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 2,289 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 882 |
| Irish | 267 |
| Italian | 224 |
| German | 224 |
| Polish | 220 |
| American | 171 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 130 |
Language
| English Only | 2,707 |
| Spanish | 1,714 |
| Population 5+ | 4,865 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 142 |
| Population 18+ | 4,093 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 27.6 minutes |
| Work from Home | 14.5% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Berkeley, Illinois.