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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Berwick

Louisiana · 4,437 residents · 5.901 sq mi
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Berwick has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,962. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $53,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 29.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,437
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 4,418 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
29.3
−15%vs 2000
vs 34.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Berwick
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 1990
Under 58.6%(382)
US avg: 7.3%
5 to 911.2%(495)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 146.4%(285)
US avg: 6.9%
15 to 198.7%(388)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 246.2%(273)
US avg: 7.5%
25 to 3418.5%(819)
US avg: 17.5%
35 to 4414.6%(647)
US avg: 15.1%
45 to 5411.2%(496)
US avg: 10.2%
55 to 646.9%(308)
US avg: 8.5%
65 to 745%(220)
US avg: 7.3%
75 to 842.7%(119)
US avg: 4%
85 and over0.1%(5)
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,962
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $33,208 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$9,756
−35%vs 2000
vs $15,099 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
19.5%
+4.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,300
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $61,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$285
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $418 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
66.9%
−6.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.8% in 2000
33.1% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Berwick on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86%(3,801)
Black8.3%(365)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(64)
Asian0.7%(32)
Other0%
1990
White, non-Hispanic89%(3,949)
Black9.5%(422)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(33)
Asian0.5%(20)
Other1%(46)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican5.2%(240)
Honduran2%(91)
Nicaraguan0.5%(22)
Cuban0.3%(15)
Puerto Rican0.3%(14)
Ancestry
French25.2%(1,159)
Italian9.3%(427)
German9%(413)
American7.3%(336)
English7.2%(334)
Irish2.6%(121)
Welsh2.2%(100)
Greek1.9%(86)
Dutch0.7%(30)
British0.6%(27)
Arab0.3%(15)
+ 2 more ancestry groups with data
Lebanese0.3%(15)
Scottish0.1%(5)
RANKED:Largest French population · Largest Italian population · Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
61.4%
−7.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.0 min
+8%vs 2000
vs 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married31.8%(515)
Married57.5%(929)
Widowed0.6%(10)
Divorced10.1%(163)
Women 15+
Never married20.6%(365)
Married52.1%(921)
Widowed7.2%(128)
Divorced20%(354)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Berwick, Louisiana?

Berwick, Louisiana has about 4,437 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Berwick, Louisiana?

The typical household in Berwick, Louisiana earns about $21,962 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Berwick, Louisiana expensive?

In Berwick, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $53,300, and the typical rent is about $285 a month.

How educated are people in Berwick, Louisiana?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in Berwick, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Berwick, Louisiana?

About 19.5% of people in Berwick, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

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

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