Berkeley, IL is a small village located about 20 miles west of Chicago. With a population of 5,314 their population density is much higher than the overall US population density, with 3,558 people per square mile compared to 93 for the US. Berkeley is a great place to call home; there are lots of businesses and organizations in town that make this a vibrant community. Local businesses include White Hen Pantry, Subway Sandwiches, and El Gato Mexican Restaurant & Cantina. Year-round outdoor activities can be done at The Ravine Water Park and nearby Veterans Memorial Park which features an outdoor pool and walking trails with plenty of nature to explore. Other local organizations include the Berkeley Public Library District and Community Association, as well as the Village of Berkeley Parks & Recreation Department which offers sports leagues throughout the year and organizes special events such as baseball games at Campanelli Stadium. Sports fans can also enjoy watching professional teams like the Chicago Bears, Cubs, White Sox, Blackhawks and Bulls play in nearby Chicago stadiums. All in all Berkeley is a great place to live with lots of activities to enjoy year round!
The population in Berkeley is 5,314. There are 3,793 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Berkeley is 41.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Berkeley is 2.9, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Berkeley
- 53.0% are married
- 13.1% are divorced
- 35.6% are married with children
- 17.4% have children, but are single
Race in Berkeley
- 31.3% are White
- 33.0% are Black
- 3.8% are Asian
- 0.8% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 29.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.9% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander