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Berkeley Unified School District
Berkeley Unified School District is a unified school district in California with a community population of 120,257. The median household income is $108,092 and the median age is 33.2.
120,257
Population
11526
People / sq mi
$108,092
Median Income
33.2
Median Age
Berkeley Unified School District covers 10 sq mi of land at 11525.5 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 52.2% |
| Black or African American | 0.1% |
| Asian | 41.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$108,092
Median Household Income
$69,534
Per Capita Income
4.5%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment
Housing
$1,413,900
Median Home Value
$2,133
Median Rent
44.2%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
95.8%
High School+
74.9%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Berkeley Unified School District serves a community with a population of 120,257 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in California.
The median household income in Berkeley Unified School District is $108,092, with a per capita income of $69,534. The poverty rate is 4.5%.
Berkeley Unified School District is 52.2% White, 0.1% Black or African American, 41.9% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Berkeley Unified School District, 95.8% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 74.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Berkeley Unified School District is $1,413,900, with a median rent of $2,133. The homeownership rate is 44.2%.
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Data for Berkeley Unified School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 0604740).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.