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CITY · 2010 ACS

Berne

Indiana · 3,999 residents · 2.313 sq mi
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Berne has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,555. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value is $93,300. Households here earn about 30% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,999
−4%since 2000
from 4,150 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,729 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,794 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.0
+6%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Berne
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,555
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,491 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,540
+24%since 2000
from $17,394 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.2%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.468
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,300
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$591
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $394 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.6%
−25.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
34.2% rent
Vacancy rate
3.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+27%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(4,029)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(79)
Asian0.2%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.4%(225)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(3,764)
Black0.5%(21)
Hispanic / Latino4%(160)
Asian0.6%(22)
Other2.5%(99)
Diversity Score17.6%(704)
Diversity Score
18
+225%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.7 min
+28%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.1%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.5%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Berne, Indiana?

Berne, Indiana has about 3,999 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Berne, Indiana?

The typical household in Berne, Indiana earns about $33,555 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Berne, Indiana expensive?

In Berne, Indiana, the median home is worth about $93,300, and the typical rent is about $591 a month.

How educated are people in Berne, Indiana?

About 19.6% of adults age 25 and over in Berne, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Berne, Indiana?

About 14.2% of people in Berne, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Berne, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Berne, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 440 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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