Berkeley, IL Demographics

A map of Berkeley's Population by Race

Berkeley, Illinois has an estimated population of 5,199, a slight decrease from the 5,338 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 49.1% Hispanic, 26.2% Black, 21.3% White, 2.6% Asian, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 0.2% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Berkeley, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Berkeley has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Berkeley, that probability was 69.8% in 2020 and 64.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Berkeley is ranked the 330th most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Berkeley was ranked the 324th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Berkeley's White Population

1,108 residents of Berkeley, or 21.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Berkeley is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Berkeley ranks 1416th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Berkeley's White population has declined by an estimated 10.8%. White residents' share of Berkeley's population has decreased from 23.3% to 21.3%.

Berkeley is more White than neighboring Hillside (15.7% White), Stone Park (4.5% White), and Bellwood (2.6% White). Berkeley is less White than neighboring Northlake (29.4% White), and Elmhurst (76% White).

Berkeley's Black Population

1,362 residents of Berkeley, or 26.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Berkeley is considerably higher than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Berkeley ranks 57th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Berkeley's Black population has declined by an estimated 20.7%. Black residents' share of Berkeley's population has decreased from 32.2% to 26.2%.

Berkeley is more Black than neighboring Northlake (3.8% Black), Elmhurst (1.8% Black), and Stone Park (1.5% Black). Berkeley is less Black than neighboring Hillside (48.5% Black), and Bellwood (67.6% Black).

Berkeley's Asian Population

133 residents of Berkeley, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Berkeley is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Berkeley ranks 144th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Berkeley's Asian population has declined by an estimated 39.3%. Asian residents' share of Berkeley's population has decreased from 4.1% to 2.6%.

Berkeley is more Asian than neighboring Hillside (0.6% Asian), Stone Park (0.6% Asian), and Bellwood (1% Asian). Berkeley is less Asian than neighboring Northlake (3.1% Asian), and Elmhurst (7.8% Asian).

Berkeley's Hispanic Population

2,553 residents of Berkeley, or 49.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Berkeley is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Berkeley ranks 45th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Berkeley's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 27.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Berkeley's population has increased from 37.6% to 49.1%.

Berkeley is more Hispanic than neighboring Hillside (34% Hispanic), Elmhurst (10.4% Hispanic), and Bellwood (27% Hispanic). Berkeley is less Hispanic than neighboring Northlake (62.1% Hispanic), and Stone Park (92.7% Hispanic).

Berkeley's Native American/Other Population

32 residents of Berkeley, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Berkeley is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Berkeley ranks 458th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Berkeley's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 10.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Berkeley's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Berkeley is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hillside (0.3% Native American/Other), Northlake (0.1% Native American/Other), Elmhurst (0.2% Native American/Other), Stone Park (0% Native American/Other), and Bellwood (0.2% Native American/Other).

Berkeley's Multiracial Population

11 residents of Berkeley, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Berkeley is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Berkeley ranks 1175th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Berkeley's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 91.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Berkeley's population has decreased from 2.3% to 0.2%.

Berkeley is less Multiracial than neighboring Hillside (0.9% Multiracial), Northlake (1.5% Multiracial), Elmhurst (3.7% Multiracial), Stone Park (0.8% Multiracial), and Bellwood (1.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.