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Berlin

Illinois · 141 residents · 0.891 sq mi
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Berlin has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $65,800. With a median age of 51.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
141
+1%since 2000
from 140 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
158 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 157 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.5
+17%since 2000
from 44.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
861191511832161990201020202024Berlin
2024103
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,125
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,444
+109%since 2000
from $15,079 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.8%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.7%
−14.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 10%
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,800
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2022
Median gross rent
$607
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.9%
−14.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
32.1% rent
Afford Score
1.0
−41%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(138)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+107%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.4%
+37.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.8%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
78.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2011
from 73.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.6%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
46.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.8%
−74.3 ptssince 2013
from 83.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Berlin, Illinois?

Berlin, Illinois has about 141 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Berlin, Illinois?

The typical household in Berlin, Illinois earns about $63,125 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 $65,800, and the typical rent is about $607 a month.

How educated are people in Berlin, Illinois?

About 12.7% 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 6.7% 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 26 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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