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Berlin

Illinois · 144 residents (2025 est.) · 0.891 sq mi
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Berlin has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $66,250. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 37 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 61.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 61.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
96% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
103
−26%since 2000
from 140 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
116 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 157 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
61.6
+40%since 2000
from 44.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:144 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
861191511832161990201020202024Berlin
2024103
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,250
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,125 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,572
+143%since 2000
from $15,079 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.4%
+28.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.7%
−9.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.315
+1%since 2010
from 0.312 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services9.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
96.5%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
3.5% rent
Vacancy rate
14.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.3%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(139)
Black0.7%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.8%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(96)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.9%(3)
Diversity Score16.1%(17)
Diversity Score
16
+809%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+113%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.7%
+33.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.7%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% 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
3.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−8.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.5%
−20.3 ptssince 2011
from 73.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
1.9%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.0%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
54.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.0%
−45.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
33.0%
+19.0 ptssince 2012
from 14.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−83.1 ptssince 2013
from 83.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
57.9%
+17.2 ptssince 2017
from 40.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Berlin, Illinois?

Berlin, Illinois has about 103 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Berlin, Illinois?

The typical household in Berlin, Illinois earns about $66,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Berlin, Illinois?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Berlin, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Berlin, Illinois?

About 11.7% of people in Berlin, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Berlin, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Berlin, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 64 residents, a change of about -38 percent over that period.

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