Berea, KY

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2020 Population

15,773

1.93% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mitch McConnell

Republican Party

US Senator

Rand Paul

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

32.7

6.51% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

21.3%

7.66% 1-year increase

2020 Median Household Income

$44,357

0.147% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$130,000

6.68% 1-year decline

2020 Employed Population

6,740

1.22% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Berea, KY had a population of 15.8k people with a median age of 32.7 and a median household income of $44,357. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Berea, KY grew from 15,474 to 15,773, a 1.93% increase and its median household income grew from $44,292 to $44,357, a 0.147% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Berea, KY are White (Non-Hispanic) (87.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.96%), White (Hispanic) (3.35%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.09%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.831%).

None of the households in Berea, KY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.9% of the residents in Berea, KY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Berea, KY are Berea College (395 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2020, the median property value in Berea, KY was $130,000, and the homeownership rate was 51.5%.

Most people in Berea, KY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Berea, KY was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Berea, KY is home to a population of 15.8k people, from which 96.9% are citizens. As of 2020, 4.29% of Berea, KY residents were born outside of the country (676 people).

In 2020, there were 22.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (13.8k people) in Berea, KY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 624 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 529 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.9%

2020 Citizenship

97.2%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 96.9% of Berea, KY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Berea, KY was 97.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Berea, KY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Berea, KY

White (Non-Hispanic)
13.8k ± 415
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
624 ± 182
White (Hispanic)
529 ± 260

4.73%

Hispanic Population

746 people

4.73% of the people in Berea, KY are hispanic (746 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Berea, KY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Kentucky.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
29,760 ± 4,221 people
India
12,679 ± 2,761 people
Cuba
12,635 ± 2,756 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kentucky was Mexico, the natal country of 29,760 Kentucky residents, followed by India with 12,679 and Cuba with 12,635.

Foreign-Born Population

4.29%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

676 people

4.63%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

717 people

As of 2020, 4.29% of Berea, KY residents (676 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Berea, KY was 4.63%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Berea, KY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
158 ± 91
Vietnam
151 ± 73
Gulf War (1990s)
103 ± 82

Berea, KY has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.05 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Berea, KY employs 6.74k people. The largest industries in Berea, KY are Educational Services (1,305 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,111 people), and Manufacturing (821 people), and the highest paying industries are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($58,095), Transportation & Warehousing ($57,738), and Information ($54,125).

Males in Kentucky have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $45,693. The income inequality in Kentucky (measured using the Gini index) is 0.454, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

6.74k

2020 Value

± 598

−1.22%

1 Year decline

± 12.3%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Berea, KY declined at a rate of −1.22%, from 6.82k employees to 6.74k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Berea, KY, are Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (645 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (622 people), and Management Occupations (599 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Berea, KY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Kentucky (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

6.74k

2020 Value

± 598

−1.22%

1 Year decline

± 12.3%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Berea, KY declined at a rate of −1.22%, from 6.82k employees to 6.74k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Berea, KY, are Educational Services (1,305 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,111 people), and Manufacturing (821 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Berea, KY, though some of these residents may live in Berea, KY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$35,893

Median earning men ± $5,064

$20,763

Median earning women ± $3,727

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Public Administration ($65,171), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($58,869), and Information ($54,000).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($49,188), Public Administration ($38,250), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($35,449).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Kentucky.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Kentucky. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Kentucky.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Kentucky to other states, or from other states to Kentucky.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Kentucky product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $57B, followed by Electronics ($34.7B) and Machinery ($31.1B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Kentucky products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Kentucky.

$326B

2020 Value in Kentucky

$644B

Projected 2050 Value in Kentucky

97.4% growth

In 2020, total outbound Kentucky trade was $326B. This is expected to increase 97.4% to $644B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Kentucky trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Kentucky to other states, or from other states to Kentucky.

Most Common Trade Partners

Tennessee
$24.4B
Ohio
$18.8B
California
$17.9B

In 2020, the top outbound Kentucky domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Tennessee with $24.4B, followed by Ohio with $18.8B and California and $17.9B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Kentucky shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul are the senators currently representing the state of Kentucky. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Kentucky is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Kentucky

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Kentucky.

Mitch McConnell

Senator from Kentucky

Assumed office on January 3, 1985

Rand Paul

Senator from Kentucky

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul are the senators currently representing Kentucky.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Kentucky over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Kentucky

Kentucky is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Kentucky have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Berea, KY awarded 395 degrees. The student population of Berea, KY in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 578 male students and 854 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Berea, KY are White (205 and 58.9%), followed by Black or African American (52 and 14.9%), Hispanic or Latino (50 and 14.4%), and Two or More Races (20 and 5.75%).

The largest universities in Berea, KY by number of degrees awarded are Berea College (395 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Berea, KY are General Computer & Information Sciences (29 and 7.34%), General Biological Sciences (27 and 6.84%), and Mass Communication & Media Studies (24 and 6.08%).

The median tuition cost in Berea, KY for private four year colleges is $44,400.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Berea, KY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 33%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 48.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 1,432 (40.4% men and 59.6% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2020 there were 1,432 students enrolled in Berea, KY, 40.4% men and 59.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 711 records, of which 58.8% were women and 41.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Computer & Information Sciences
29 degree-majors awarded
General Biological Sciences
27 degree-majors awarded
Mass Communication & Media Studies
24 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Berea, KY was General Computer & Information Sciences with 29 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Berea, KY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Berea College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

395 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Berea College with 395 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 146 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Berea, KY, which is 0.586 times less than the 249 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 205 degrees mean that there were 3.94 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 52 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($44,400) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($692) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($700) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Kentucky.

Measure

In 2020, 0.764% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.662% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (1.15M), Some college (792k), and Secondary Education (572k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Berea, KY was $130,000 in 2020, which is 0.566 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $139,300 to $130,000, a 6.68% decrease. The homeownership rate in Berea, KY is 51.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Berea, KY have an average commute time of 21.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Berea, KY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$130,000

Median Property Value 2020

±$8,582

$2,895

Median Property Taxes

±$370

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Berea, KY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Berea, KY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

51.5%

Homeownership

2020

68.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 51.5% of the housing units in Berea, KY were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 51.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Berea, KY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 109.01
Census Tract 113.01

The following map shows all of the places in Berea, KY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$44,357

Median Household Income

± $4,307

5.63k

Number of Households

± 570

In 2020, the median household income of the 5.63k households in Berea, KY grew to $44,357 from the previous year's value of $44,292.

The following chart displays the households in Berea, KY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $60k - $75k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Berea, KY is from Kentucky.

0.454

2020 Wage GINI in Kentucky

0.456

2019 Wage GINI in Kentucky

In 2020, the income inequality in Kentucky was 0.454 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.305% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Kentucky was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Kentucky in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Kentucky across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (71.7%)
Walked (10%)
Worked At Home (8.67%)

In 2020, 71.7% of workers in Berea, KY drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (10%) and those who worked at home (8.67%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

21.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Berea, KY have a shorter commute time (21.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.7% of the workforce in Berea, KY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Berea, KY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Berea, KY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Berea, KY have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

21.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Berea, KY (2.97k out of 13.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 45 - 54, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Berea, KY is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

90.8% of the population of Berea, KY has health coverage, with 40.9% on employee plans, 27.8% on Medicaid, 10.6% on Medicare, 9.42% on non-group plans, and 2.06% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Kentucky was $8,004 in 2014. This is a 6.11% increase from the previous year ($7,543).

Primary care physicians in Madison County, KY see 1847 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.21% increase from the previous year (1825 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2066 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 721 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Kentucky. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Kentucky, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Madison County, KY.

1,847 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Madison County, KY

Primary care physicians in Madison County, KY see an average of 1,847 patients per year. This represents a 1.21% increase from the previous year (1,825 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Madison County, KY in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Kentucky.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Kentucky across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.6% under 18 years, 26.3% between 18 and 34 years, 34.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

9.2%

Uninsured

40.9%

Employer Coverage

27.8%

Medicaid

10.6%

Medicare

9.42%

Non-Group

2.06%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Berea, KY declined by 2.47% from 9.43% to 9.2%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Berea, KY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.