Berkeley, CA Demographics

A map of Berkeley's Population by Race

Berkeley, California had a population of 124,321 in 2020. It was 50.2% White, 7.6% Black, 19.9% Asian, 13.7% Hispanic, 1.3% Native American/Other, and 7.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Berkeley, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Berkeley is the 51st 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).

Berkeley's White Population

62,450 residents of Berkeley identify as White, or 50.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Berkeley larger than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Berkeley is ranked #933 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Berkeley is more White than neighboring Emeryville (35.4% White), Albany (44.1% White), and El Cerrito (44.2% White). Berkeley is less White than neighboring Kensington (68% White), and East Richmond Heights (52.6% White).

Berkeley's Black Population

9,495 residents of Berkeley identify as Black, or 7.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Berkeley roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Berkeley is ranked #126 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Berkeley is more Black than neighboring Albany (3.4% Black), Kensington (1.8% Black), and El Cerrito (5.3% Black). Berkeley is less Black than neighboring Emeryville (15.2% Black), and East Richmond Heights (8.9% Black).

Berkeley's Asian Population

24,701 residents of Berkeley identify as Asian, or 19.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Berkeley roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Berkeley is ranked #132 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Berkeley is more Asian than neighboring Kensington (13.3% Asian), and East Richmond Heights (13.3% Asian). Berkeley is less Asian than neighboring Emeryville (30.4% Asian), Albany (30.3% Asian), and El Cerrito (29.7% Asian).

Berkeley's Hispanic Population

17,018 residents of Berkeley identify as Hispanic, or 13.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Berkeley considerably less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Berkeley is ranked #1086 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Berkeley is more Hispanic than neighboring Emeryville (11.1% Hispanic), Albany (13.1% Hispanic), Kensington (7.2% Hispanic), and El Cerrito (11.8% Hispanic). Berkeley is less Hispanic than neighboring East Richmond Heights (14.8% Hispanic).

Berkeley's Native American/Other Population

1,588 residents of Berkeley identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Berkeley roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of California (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,611 places in California, Berkeley is ranked #725 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Berkeley is more Native American/Other than neighboring Albany (1% Native American/Other), and Kensington (1% Native American/Other). Berkeley is less Native American/Other than neighboring Emeryville (1.5% Native American/Other), El Cerrito (1.5% Native American/Other), and East Richmond Heights (1.6% Native American/Other).

Berkeley's Multiracial Population

9,069 residents of Berkeley identify as Multiracial, or 7.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Berkeley roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Berkeley is ranked #214 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Berkeley is more Multiracial than neighboring Emeryville (6.4% Multiracial). Berkeley is less Multiracial than neighboring Albany (8.1% Multiracial), Kensington (8.8% Multiracial), El Cerrito (7.5% Multiracial), and East Richmond Heights (8.8% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.