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Berkeley population

Berkeley, California had an estimated 121,911 residents on July 1, 2025, the 257th-largest city in the US. That is up 8.3% since the 2010 Census and up 18.8% since 2000.

BerkeleyCaliforniaPop. 121,911
Population, July 2025
121,911-1.9% since April 2020
People per sq mile
11,68610.4 sq mi of land
Median age
33.216.7% are 65 or older
Households with kids
18.9%with anyone under 18

Population by year, 2000 to 2025

80k91k102k113k124k2000: 102,65320002001: 105,0062002: 105,02720022003: 104,9362004: 104,83020042005: 105,0082006: 106,00120062007: 107,4772008: 109,49020082009: 111,3702010: 112,58020102011: 114,4772012: 115,81920122013: 117,3732014: 119,34820142015: 121,1752016: 122,17520162017: 123,0842018: 123,54120182019: 123,7572020: 124,29220202021: 115,4332022: 119,21720222023: 119,7172024: 120,66520242025: 121,9112025
Darker bars are the April 2000, 2010 and 2020 benchmarks; the rest are July 1 estimates. Source: US Census Bureau population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020 and Vintage 2025).
YearPopulationChangeBasis
2025121,911+1,246Estimate, July 1
2024120,665+948Estimate, July 1
2023119,717+500Estimate, July 1
2022119,217+3,784Estimate, July 1
2021115,433-8,859Estimate, July 1
2020124,292+535April 2020 estimates base
2019123,757+216Estimate, July 1
2018123,541+457Estimate, July 1
2017123,084+909Estimate, July 1
2016122,175+1,000Estimate, July 1
2015121,175+1,827Estimate, July 1
2014119,348+1,975Estimate, July 1
2013117,373+1,554Estimate, July 1
2012115,819+1,342Estimate, July 1
2011114,477+1,897Estimate, July 1
2010112,580+1,2102010 Census (April 1)
2009111,370+1,880Estimate, July 1
2008109,490+2,013Estimate, July 1
2007107,477+1,476Estimate, July 1
2006106,001+993Estimate, July 1
2005105,008+178Estimate, July 1
2004104,830-106Estimate, July 1
2003104,936-91Estimate, July 1
2002105,027+21Estimate, July 1
2001105,006+2,353Estimate, July 1
2000102,653April 2000 estimates base

Year-to-year changes across 2010 and 2020 mix census counts with estimates, so small jumps at those years are partly method changes.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Berkeley in 2025?

The Census Bureau estimates Berkeley had 121,911 residents on July 1, 2025, making it the 257th-largest city in the US.

Is Berkeley growing?

Yes. Berkeley has grown 8.3% since the 2010 Census (112,580 people), and shrunk 1.9% since 2020.

What was the population of Berkeley in 2000?

About 102,653 (the Census Bureau's April 2000 estimates base). By the 2010 Census it was 112,580.

How dense is Berkeley?

Berkeley has about 11,686 people per square mile of land (10.4 square miles).

More about Berkeley

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