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Berwick

Louisiana · 4,946 residents · 5.901 sq mi
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Berwick has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,556. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $122,800.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,946
+12%since 2000
from 4,418 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
838 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 749 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.3
+3%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Berwick
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,556
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,208 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,962
+72%since 2000
from $15,099 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
32.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.464
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services9%
US avg: 7%
Manufacturing8.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,800
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$523
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $418 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.1%
−35.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
31.6% rent
Vacancy rate
7.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+30%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86%(3,801)
Black8.3%(365)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(64)
Asian0.7%(32)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.6%(1,088)
2010
White, non-Hispanic81.6%(4,036)
Black10.8%(534)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(214)
Asian0.8%(38)
Other2.1%(105)
Diversity Score39.4%(1,947)
Diversity Score
39
+60%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.7 min
+99%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% 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
8.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.8%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.4%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Berwick, Louisiana?

Berwick, Louisiana has about 4,946 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Berwick, Louisiana?

The typical household in Berwick, Louisiana earns about $50,556 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 $122,800, and the typical rent is about $523 a month.

How educated are people in Berwick, Louisiana?

About 18.8% 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 21.5% of people in Berwick, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Berwick, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Berwick, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 509 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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