Berea, KY Demographics
A map of Berea's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 13,272 | 85.4% |
Multiracial | 706 | 4.5% |
Black | 657 | 4.2% |
Hispanic | 624 | 4.0% |
Asian | 191 | 1.2% |
Native American/Other | 89 | 0.6% |
Berea, Kentucky had a population of 15,539 in 2020. It was 85.4% White, 4.2% Black, 1.2% Asian, 4.0% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 4.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Berea, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Berea is the 31st most populous. 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).
Berea's White Population
13,272 residents of Berea identify as White, or 85.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Berea roughly similar to the White share of the population of Kentucky (81.3% White). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Berea is ranked #405 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Berea is more White than neighboring Richmond (79.7% White), and Lancaster (84.1% White). Berea is less White than neighboring Brodhead (94.9% White), Mount Vernon (93.6% White), and Crab Orchard (92.5% White).
Berea's Black Population
657 residents of Berea identify as Black, or 4.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Berea roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Kentucky (7.9% Black). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Berea is ranked #155 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Berea is more Black than neighboring Brodhead (0.5% Black), Mount Vernon (0.9% Black), and Crab Orchard (0.4% Black). Berea is less Black than neighboring Richmond (7.4% Black), and Lancaster (5.7% Black).
Berea's Asian Population
191 residents of Berea identify as Asian, or 1.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Berea roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Kentucky (1.6% Asian). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Berea is ranked #111 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Berea is more Asian than neighboring Brodhead (0% Asian), Mount Vernon (0.5% Asian), Crab Orchard (0% Asian), and Lancaster (0.4% Asian). Berea is less Asian than neighboring Richmond (1.4% Asian).
Berea's Hispanic Population
624 residents of Berea identify as Hispanic, or 4.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Berea roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Kentucky (4.6% Hispanic). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Berea is ranked #145 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Berea is more Hispanic than neighboring Brodhead (0.2% Hispanic), Mount Vernon (1.3% Hispanic), Crab Orchard (3% Hispanic), and Lancaster (3.9% Hispanic). Berea is less Hispanic than neighboring Richmond (4.3% Hispanic).
Berea's Native American/Other Population
89 residents of Berea identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Berea roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Kentucky (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Berea is ranked #169 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Berea is more Native American/Other than neighboring Brodhead (0.1% Native American/Other). Berea is less Native American/Other than neighboring Crab Orchard (1.1% Native American/Other), and Lancaster (0.9% Native American/Other).
Berea's Multiracial Population
706 residents of Berea identify as Multiracial, or 4.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Berea roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Kentucky (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Berea is ranked #177 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Berea is more Multiracial than neighboring Brodhead (4.3% Multiracial), Mount Vernon (3.1% Multiracial), and Crab Orchard (3.1% Multiracial). Berea is less Multiracial than neighboring Richmond (6.6% Multiracial), and Lancaster (5.1% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.