Berkeley, Missouri facts for kids
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Berkeley, Missouri
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Location of Berkeley, Missouri
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Missouri | |
| County | St. Louis | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 4.97 sq mi (12.87 km2) | |
| • Land | 4.96 sq mi (12.85 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) | |
| Elevation | 604 ft (184 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 8,228 | |
| • Density | 1,658.54/sq mi (640.37/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | |
| FIPS code | 29-04906 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394145 | |
| Website | cityofberkeley.us | |
Berkeley is a city located near St. Louis, Missouri, in St. Louis County. It is considered an "inner-ring suburb," meaning it's one of the older communities close to a big city. In 2020, the city had a population of 8,228 people. An interesting fact is that parts of the St. Louis Lambert International Airport are actually inside Berkeley's city limits!
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History of Berkeley
Berkeley officially became a city in 1937. The community got its name from a planned neighborhood called Berkeley Acres.
Geography of Berkeley
Berkeley covers an area of about 4.97 square miles (12.87 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Who Lives in Berkeley?
Berkeley's population has changed quite a bit over the years. In 1940, about 2,577 people lived there. The population grew a lot, reaching its highest point in 1970 with nearly 20,000 people. Since then, the number of residents has slowly decreased. In 2020, the population was 8,228.
Population Details from 2020
The 2020 United States census showed that Berkeley had 8,228 residents. Most of the people living in Berkeley were Black or African-American, making up about 76.85% of the population. About 11.47% were White. Other groups included Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander residents. About 6.59% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
There were 3,435 households in Berkeley. About 35.5% of these households had children under 18 living in them. The average household had about 2.5 people. The median age in Berkeley was 34.8 years old. This means half the people were younger than 34.8 and half were older.
Population Details from 2010
The census from 2010 counted 8,978 people in Berkeley. At that time, about 81.8% of the residents were African American, and 14.3% were White. About 3.5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Economy and Businesses
Boeing Integrated Defense Systems used to have its main office in Berkeley. Before Boeing, another big aerospace company called McDonnell Douglas was located in the same spot. Boeing chose this area because it's in the middle of the United States, and the location had a history with aircraft and space programs. Boeing also has a museum exhibition there called the James S. McDonnell Prologue Room, which shows off cool Boeing items. In 2017, Boeing moved its defense unit to Virginia.
Education in Berkeley
Berkeley is part of the Ferguson-Florissant School District. There are several elementary schools that serve students in Berkeley, including Airport Elementary School and Holman Elementary School, which are both inside the city. Other elementary schools outside Berkeley also serve parts of the city.
Berkeley Middle School is located in Berkeley. Older students attend McCluer South-Berkeley High School, which is in a nearby city called Ferguson.
The Berkeley School District first opened in 1937. Over time, the school districts in the area changed. In 1975, a court ordered the Ferguson-Florissant School District to take over the Berkeley School District. This meant that the Ferguson-Florissant district began to serve students in Berkeley. A new high school, McCluer South-Berkeley High School, opened in January 2004.
See also
In Spanish: Berkeley (Misuri) para niños
