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Berwick

Maine · 2,187 residents · 1.573 sq mi
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Berwick has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $53,400. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $208,200. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.0
US median: 37.2
Average education
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 74%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,187
+10%since 2000
from 1,993 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,390 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 1,267 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.0
+1%since 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
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20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,400
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,294 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,315
+21%since 2000
from $16,822 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.6%
−13.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.329
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade16%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$208,200
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$742
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $541 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.0%
−8.4 ptssince 2000
from 52.4% in 2000
42.1% rent
Vacancy rate
6.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
43.7%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.1%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.9
+25%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(1,909)
Black0.9%(17)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(15)
Asian1.1%(22)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.8%(135)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(2,045)
Black0.6%(14)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(31)
Asian2%(44)
Other2.4%(54)
Diversity Score15.6%(341)
Diversity Score
16
+131%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.6%
+21.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.6%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+60%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
92.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 92.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
5.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.8%
−44.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
52.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.4%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Berwick, Maine?

Berwick, Maine has about 2,187 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Berwick, Maine?

The typical household in Berwick, Maine earns about $53,400 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Berwick, Maine expensive?

In Berwick, Maine, the median home is worth about $208,200, and the typical rent is about $742 a month.

How educated are people in Berwick, Maine?

About 26.6% of adults age 25 and over in Berwick, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Berwick, Maine?

About 3.6% of people in Berwick, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

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