Berkley, MI Demographics

A map of Berkley's Population by Race

Berkley, Michigan has an estimated population of 15,149, a less than 1% change from the 15,194 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.0% White, 6.4% Multiracial, 3.8% Hispanic, 2.2% Black, 1.5% Native American/Other, and 1.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Berkley, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Berkley has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Michigan overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Berkley, that probability was 21.8% in 2020 and 27.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Berkley is ranked the 73rd most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 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). Berkley was ranked the 74th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Berkley's White Population

12,874 residents of Berkley, or 85.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Berkley is considerably higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Berkley ranks 457th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Berkley's White population has declined by an estimated 4.0%. White residents' share of Berkley's population has decreased from 88.2% to 85.0%.

Berkley is more White than neighboring Royal Oak (80.3% White), Oak Park (36.1% White), and Lathrup Village (33.1% White). Berkley is less White than neighboring Huntington Woods (93.6% White), and Pleasant Ridge (87.6% White).

Berkley's Black Population

340 residents of Berkley, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Berkley is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Berkley ranks 160th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Berkley's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Berkley's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.2%.

Berkley is more Black than neighboring Huntington Woods (0.3% Black), and Pleasant Ridge (1.2% Black). Berkley is less Black than neighboring Royal Oak (6% Black), Oak Park (52.5% Black), and Lathrup Village (63.8% Black).

Berkley's Asian Population

144 residents of Berkley, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Berkley is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Berkley ranks 98th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Berkley's Asian population has declined by an estimated 45.9%. Asian residents' share of Berkley's population has decreased from 1.8% to 1.0%.

Berkley is more Asian than neighboring Lathrup Village (0% Asian). Berkley is less Asian than neighboring Huntington Woods (2.3% Asian), Royal Oak (3.5% Asian), Oak Park (2.7% Asian), and Pleasant Ridge (2.1% Asian).

Berkley's Hispanic Population

581 residents of Berkley, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Berkley is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Berkley ranks 422nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Berkley's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 31.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Berkley's population has increased from 2.9% to 3.8%.

Berkley is more Hispanic than neighboring Huntington Woods (1.1% Hispanic), Oak Park (1.8% Hispanic), and Lathrup Village (1.3% Hispanic). Berkley is less Hispanic than neighboring Royal Oak (4.6% Hispanic), and Pleasant Ridge (4.8% Hispanic).

Berkley's Native American/Other Population

233 residents of Berkley, or 1.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Berkley is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Berkley ranks 618th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Berkley's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 339.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Berkley's population has increased from 0.3% to 1.5%.

Berkley is more Native American/Other than neighboring Huntington Woods (0% Native American/Other), Royal Oak (0.6% Native American/Other), Lathrup Village (0% Native American/Other), and Pleasant Ridge (0.2% Native American/Other). Berkley is less Native American/Other than neighboring Oak Park (2.1% Native American/Other).

Berkley's Multiracial Population

977 residents of Berkley, or 6.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Berkley is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Berkley ranks 292nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Berkley's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 42.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Berkley's population has increased from 4.5% to 6.4%.

Berkley is more Multiracial than neighboring Huntington Woods (2.7% Multiracial), Royal Oak (5% Multiracial), Oak Park (4.8% Multiracial), Lathrup Village (1.8% Multiracial), and Pleasant Ridge (4.2% 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.