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Berlin

Illinois · 180 residents · 0.891 sq mi
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Berlin has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,536. Population has grown 29% since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $77,700. With a median age of 47.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
180
+29%since 2000
from 140 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
202 / sq mi
+29%since 2000
from 157 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.8
+9%since 2000
from 44.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
861191511832161990201020202024Berlin
2024103
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,536
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,125 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,566
+30%since 2000
from $15,079 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.1%
−10.0 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.312
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information20.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade16.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,700
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2022
Median gross rent
$625
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.5%
−41.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
19.0% rent
Vacancy rate
7.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
66.7%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
−3%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2022
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(176)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(2)
Asian0.6%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.1%(7)
Diversity Score
4
+133%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+112%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
54.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
39.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.2%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.3%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.6%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Berlin, Illinois?

Berlin, Illinois has about 180 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Berlin, Illinois?

The typical household in Berlin, Illinois earns about $45,536 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Berlin, Illinois expensive?

In Berlin, Illinois, the median home is worth about $77,700, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Berlin, Illinois?

About 2.8% 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 11.1% of people in Berlin, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Berlin, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Berlin, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 13 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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