Demographics & People — Berea, Ohio
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 18,330 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~18,000 |
| Median Age | 37.0 |
| Total Households | 6,995 |
| Family Households | 3,939 |
| Average Household Size | 2.33 |
| Diversity Index | 0.2678 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 14,632 |
| Black or African American | 1,610 |
| Asian | 322 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 660 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 4,409 |
| Irish | 3,518 |
| Other groups | 3,174 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,683 |
| Italian | 2,138 |
| Polish | 2,117 |
| English | 2,070 |
| American | 866 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 637 |
| Hungarian | 624 |
Language
| English Only | 16,840 |
| Spanish | 225 |
| Population 5+ | 17,644 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 1,009 |
| Population 18+ | 15,072 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 23.4 minutes |
| Work from Home | 17.3% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Berea, Ohio.