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CITY · 2020 ACS

Berlin

Alabama · 476 residents · 1.415 sq mi
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Berlin has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,863. Population has grown 29% since 2019. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $87,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
476
+29%since 2019
from 369 in 2019
2019 – 2025
Median age
40.3
+57%since 2019
from 25.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2019 – 2024
31747362878393920192024Berlin
2024887
20192024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56.1%(29)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.8%(37)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 144.8%(23)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 194.4%(21)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.9%(28)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3414.1%(67)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4413%(62)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5414.9%(71)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6412.6%(60)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7410.1%(48)
US avg: 10%
75 to 844.4%(21)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.9%(9)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,863
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $31,951 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2019 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,958
+7%since 2019
from $16,707 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2019
from 10.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 7.3% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade27.6%
US avg: 10%
Information19.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,900
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $75,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2019 – 2024
Median gross rent
$938
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2019
from 62.9% in 2019
31.4% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−29%since 2019
from 2.3 in 2019
2019 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(362)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.3%(382)
Black0.6%(3)
Hispanic / Latino14.1%(67)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.4%(40)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.9%(12)
Ancestry
Italian22.3%(138)
Irish14.4%(89)
English10.7%(66)
American8.6%(53)
German8.1%(50)
Arab0.5%(3)
RANKED:Largest Italian population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest German population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
67.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2019
from 60.8% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
+6%since 2019
from 17.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
95.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2019
from 7.9% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
77.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2019
from 71.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2019
from 37.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.3%
+12.0 ptssince 2019
from 43.4% in 2019
Female
44.7%
−12.0 ptssince 2019
from 56.6% in 2019
Foreign born
1.9%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 1.9% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 3.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married35.9%(150)
Married54.5%(228)
Widowed0.2%(1)
Divorced9.3%(39)
Women 15+
Never married8.3%(25)
Married66.2%(200)
Widowed8.6%(26)
Divorced16.9%(51)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Berlin, Alabama?

Berlin, Alabama has about 476 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Berlin, Alabama?

The typical household in Berlin, Alabama earns about $52,863 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Berlin, Alabama expensive?

In Berlin, Alabama, the median home is worth about $87,900, and the typical rent is about $938 a month.

How educated are people in Berlin, Alabama?

About 1.1% of adults age 25 and over in Berlin, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Berlin, Alabama?

About 9.1% of people in Berlin, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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