Berkeley Lake, Georgia Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Berkeley Lake, Georgia Demographics
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2nd Highest Income2nd highest median income in Georgia

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Berkeley Lake, Georgia had a total population of 2,597, the 260th largest city in Georgia, with a median household income of $165,909, which is 114% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 1.6%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 114% above the state average — one of the wealthiest communities in Georgia.
An exceptionally low poverty rate of 1.6% — among the lowest in Georgia.
64.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in Georgia.
Near full employment with an unemployment rate of just 1.6%.

Berkeley Lake Quick Facts

Population 2,597

Median Household Income $165,909

Median Home Value $718,300

Poverty Rate 1.6%

Unemployment Rate 1.6%

Median Age 56.5 years

Homeownership Rate 96.8%

Affordability Ratio 4.3x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 64.7%

High School Graduation Rate 98.3%

Diversity Index 48/100

Population 2,597 260th of 669

Median Income $165,909 top 10%

Poverty Rate 1.6% 87% lower than national

Median Home Value $718,300 top 10%

How Berkeley Lake Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	2,615	2,597	-0.7%
Median household income	$160,505	$165,909	+3.4%
Median home value	$674,400	$718,300	+6.5%

How Berkeley Lake Compares

Median Household Income

Berkeley Lake

$165,909

$77,353

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Berkeley Lake

$718,300

$303,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 1.8%

$25K-$50K 4.2%

$50K-$100K 24.1%

$100K+ 69.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

0.8%

$10K-$15K

0.3%

$15K-$20K

0.3%

$20K-$25K

0.3%

$25K-$30K

0.5%

$30K-$35K

1.3%

$35K-$40K

2.1%

$40K-$45K

0.1%

$45K-$50K

0.2%

$50K-$60K

2.2%

$60K-$75K

2.5%

$75K-$100K

19.4%

$100K-$125K

6.5%

$125K-$150K

5.6%

$150K-$200K

22.7%

$200K+

35.0%

Employment

1.6% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%

62.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 96.8%

Renter 3.2%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.3x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $2,267/mo 16.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

13.2%

18-34

16.1%

35-54

17.0%

55-74

45.2%

75+

8.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Berkeley Lake Rankings in Georgia

#260 Population of 669

#6 Median Income of 611

#20 Education of 669

#5 Home Value of 607

Explore Georgia Rankings

Cities by Population All cities ranked by size Richest Cities Ranked by median income Most Educated By bachelor's degree rate Most Affordable By housing affordability

Other Cities in Gwinnett County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Peachtree Corners	42,373	$82,139	7.9%	$484,700
Duluth	32,426	$95,331	8.9%	$400,800
Lawrenceville	30,954	$61,561	15.4%	$350,600
Sugar Hill	26,128	$107,389	7.3%	$413,400
Suwanee	22,349	$103,260	10.1%	$480,600
Snellville	21,620	$89,896	8.9%	$335,000
Norcross	18,007	$75,266	15.2%	$403,400
Buford	17,997	$69,471	12.6%	$368,700
Loganville	15,527	$83,605	8.9%	$366,100
Lilburn	15,390	$63,581	22.9%	$329,700

Cities Similar to Berkeley Lake

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Kennesaw State University	2,284	N/A	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Ball Ground	2,856	$117,829	$366,300	42.5%	1.8%
Ludowici	1,897	N/A	$238,600	12.4%	32.8%
Tybee Island	3,123	$120,479	$611,200	47.2%	7.6%
Sparta	1,830	N/A	$56,400	6.6%	47.0%

Population Overview

Berkeley Lake is a small community located in Georgia, within Gwinnett County. The total population is 2,597. It ranks as the 260th most populous out of 669 Census-designated places in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Berkeley Lake is 56.5 years. This is 50% higher than the state median of 37.6 years. Only 13.2% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Berkeley Lake is $165,909. This is 114% higher than the state median of $77,353. It is also 106% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 1.6%. This is 88% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 1.6%. This is 69% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $718,300. Housing costs are 137% higher than the state median of $303,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.3x. 96.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 47% higher than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Berkeley Lake is White (non-Hispanic), making up 70.0% of the population. Asian residents account for 15.1%. The Black or African American population (4.3%) is well below the state average of 30.7%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (15.1% vs 4.5%).

Education

64.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Berkeley Lake in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 85% higher than the state rate of 34.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 98.3%. Notably, 28.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Berkeley Lake, Georgia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Georgia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 669 Census-designated places in Georgia. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Berkeley Lake, Georgia?

Berkeley Lake, Georgia has a population of 2,597 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Berkeley Lake, GA?

The median household income in Berkeley Lake is $165,909, which is 106% higher than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Berkeley Lake, GA?

The poverty rate in Berkeley Lake is 1.6%. This means approximately 42 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Berkeley Lake, Georgia?

Berkeley Lake's population is 70.0% White, 4.3% Black, 6.3% Hispanic/Latino, and 15.1% Asian.

What is the median home value in Berkeley Lake, GA?

The median home value in Berkeley Lake is $718,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.3x.

How educated is Berkeley Lake, Georgia?

64.7% of adults (25+) in Berkeley Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 28.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.