Berkeley, IL Demographics

A map of Berkeley's Population by Race

Berkeley, Illinois had a population of 5,338 in 2020. It was 23.3% White, 32.2% Black, 4.1% Asian, 37.6% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 2.3% 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 1,466 places in Illinois, Berkeley is the 324th 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

1,242 residents of Berkeley identify as White, or 23.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Berkeley considerably less than the White share of the population of Illinois (58.3% White). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Berkeley is ranked #1416 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Berkeley is more White than neighboring Hillside (17% White), Stone Park (6.1% White), and Bellwood (2.9% White). Berkeley is less White than neighboring Northlake (30.3% White), and Elmhurst (78.6% White).

Berkeley's Black Population

1,718 residents of Berkeley identify as Black, or 32.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Berkeley larger than the Black share of the population of Illinois (13.9% Black). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Berkeley is ranked #57 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Berkeley is more Black than neighboring Northlake (3.3% Black), Elmhurst (2% Black), and Stone Park (2.9% Black). Berkeley is less Black than neighboring Hillside (42.3% Black), and Bellwood (67.6% Black).

Berkeley's Asian Population

219 residents of Berkeley identify as Asian, or 4.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Berkeley roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Illinois (5.8% Asian). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Berkeley is ranked #144 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Berkeley is more Asian than neighboring Hillside (3% Asian), Northlake (2.8% Asian), Stone Park (1% Asian), and Bellwood (0.6% Asian). Berkeley is less Asian than neighboring Elmhurst (6.4% Asian).

Berkeley's Hispanic Population

2,008 residents of Berkeley identify as Hispanic, or 37.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Berkeley larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Illinois (18.2% Hispanic). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Berkeley is ranked #45 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Berkeley is more Hispanic than neighboring Hillside (35.6% Hispanic), Elmhurst (9.3% Hispanic), and Bellwood (26.8% Hispanic). Berkeley is less Hispanic than neighboring Northlake (61.7% Hispanic), and Stone Park (89.3% Hispanic).

Berkeley's Native American/Other Population

29 residents of Berkeley identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Berkeley roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Illinois (0.5% Native American/Other). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Berkeley is ranked #443 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Berkeley is more Native American/Other than neighboring Northlake (0.3% Native American/Other), Elmhurst (0.4% Native American/Other), and Stone Park (0.2% Native American/Other). Berkeley is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hillside (0.6% Native American/Other).

Berkeley's Multiracial Population

122 residents of Berkeley identify as Multiracial, or 2.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Berkeley roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Illinois (3.2% Multiracial). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Berkeley is ranked #1157 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Berkeley is more Multiracial than neighboring Hillside (1.6% Multiracial), Northlake (1.5% Multiracial), Stone Park (0.5% Multiracial), and Bellwood (1.6% Multiracial). Berkeley is less Multiracial than neighboring Elmhurst (3.2% Multiracial).

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