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Berea, KY

Madison CountyElev. 312 m
Population
15,557
Median home
$178,000
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
10
Sex offenders
7

Overview

About Berea

Berea is home to roughly 15,557 residents. Berea sits in Madison County. The median age is 34.1 and the median household income is $56,484. Homes carry a median value of $178,000, and about 57% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (88.4%). Around 27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 25 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
15,557
Median age
34.1
Median household income
$56,484
Per-capita income
$26,622
Poverty rate
19.5%
High-school grad or higher
86.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
27%
Unemployment
3.7%
Avg. commute
24.6 min
Work from home
10.3%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White88.4%
Hispanic or Latino4.4%
Black2.8%
Asian0.6%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts34.9%
Production, transportation & material moving20%
Service19.6%
Sales & office19.1%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance6.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$178,000
Median gross rent
$806/mo
Owner-occupied
57.3%
Median year built
1988
Households
5,694
Avg. household size
2.48

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Berea has 10 public schools — 4 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 3 schools
Reading70%
Math44%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Berea Community High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Ignite Academy SouthHighGrades 9–12
Madison Southern High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Berea Community Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Farristown Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Foley Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Berea Community Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Kingston Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Shannon Johnson Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Silver Creek Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime73% below national
Berea104
Kentucky232
United States386
↓ 16% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime48% below national
Berea1,017
Kentucky1,579
United States1,952
↓ 22% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Berea Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Berea.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Madison County
LightningRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
HailRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Berea is in Madison County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Berea sits in Madison County. Elevation ~312 m.

Map of Berea
Berea, KY
Where Berea is
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Historic places

5 on the National Register of Historic Places, incl. 1 National Historic Landmark.

Lincoln HallLouisville and Nashville Railroad Passenger DepotBoone Tavern HotelTate BuildingChurchill Weavers
Notable people from Berea
Tony SnowWilliam EvansBill MillerJames L. PowellJared CarpenterBarbara ColterCarson ChamberlainLewis Mehl-MadronaReuben A. MundayGreg Todd
People searches in Berea
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Nearby cities
Richmond (10 mi)Nicholasville (26 mi)Danville (27 mi)Winchester (29 mi)Lexington-Fayette (32 mi)Harrodsburg (33 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Berea, KY (7)

Public sex-offender registry records for Berea, Kentucky.

Matthew Brandon King, 40
Berea · Madison County · 40403
AKA Matthew B King, Matthew Brendo King
Stephan Arthur Hall, 47
Berea · Madison County · 40403
AKA Stephan Hall, Stephan A Hall
Jason W Nelson, 52ABSCONDER
Berea · 40403
AKA Jason Nelson, Jason N Nelson
Jason Wayne Nelson, 52
Berea · Madison County · 40403
AKA Jason Nelson, Jason W Nelson
David Anthony Smith, 51
Berea · Madison County · 40403
AKA David Smith, David A Smith
Bobby Lee Brown, 90
Berea · Iredell County · 40403
AKA Bobbie Lee Brown, Bobbie Brown
Johnny Ray Mullins, 81
Berea · Madison County · 40403
AKA Johnny Mullins, Johnny Ray Jones

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Berea — frequently asked

What is the population of Berea, Kentucky?
Berea has a population of about 15,557, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Berea?
The median home value in Berea is $178,000, and the median gross rent is $806/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Berea safe? What is the crime rate?
Berea Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 104 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Berea face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Madison County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including lightning, strong wind, winter weather.
How many schools are in Berea?
Berea has 10 public schools (4 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Berea?
Public registry data lists 7 registered sex offenders in or near Berea. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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