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Georgia · 529 residents (2025 est.) · 0.836 sq mi
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Berlin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,458. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $111,200. At a median age of 34.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 32% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
535
−10%since 2000
from 595 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
640 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 712 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
34.8
+20%since 2000
from 28.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:529 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3835056277498711990201020202024Berlin
2024535
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,458
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,438 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,285
+51%since 2000
from $15,461 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.6%
+25.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.346
+32%since 2010
from 0.261 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction17.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade13.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Information13.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance12.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,200
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$913
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $513 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.8%
−15.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
34.2% rent
Vacancy rate
11.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.4%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.3%
−21.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
+91%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
79
RELATED:See current rent listings in Berlin on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic62.5%(372)
Black11.9%(71)
Hispanic / Latino24.9%(148)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score66.4%(395)
2024
White, non-Hispanic55.7%(298)
Black19.4%(104)
Hispanic / Latino15.5%(83)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.3%(50)
Diversity Score77.4%(414)
Diversity Score
77
+17%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
70.4%
+19.8 ptssince 2000
from 50.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+24%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.8%
+21.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.0%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 3.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 54.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
12.8%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
7.5%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.5%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2012
from 17.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
18.7%
−56.5 ptssince 2013
from 75.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
68.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2017
from 62.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2016
from 84.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2016
from 14.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Berlin, Georgia?

Berlin, Georgia has about 535 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Berlin, Georgia?

The typical household in Berlin, Georgia earns about $52,458 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Berlin, Georgia expensive?

In Berlin, Georgia, the median home is worth about $111,200, and the typical rent is about $913 a month.

How educated are people in Berlin, Georgia?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in Berlin, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Berlin, Georgia?

About 19.4% of people in Berlin, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Berlin, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Berlin, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 75 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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