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Berwick

Maine · 2,277 residents · 1.573 sq mi
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Berwick has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,464. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $220,900. Poverty is rare here, at 3.2% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,277
+14%since 2000
from 1,993 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,448 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 1,267 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.8
+10%since 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
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20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,464
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,294 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,053
+91%since 2000
from $16,822 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.8%
+28.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.2%
−14.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information4.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$220,900
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$791
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $541 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 52.4% in 2000
39.4% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+8%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(2,045)
Black0.6%(13)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(47)
Asian1.6%(37)
Other0.7%(15)
Diversity Score12.5%(285)
Diversity Score
13
+86%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.2%
+38.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.3%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
+54%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 92.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.3%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−11.3 ptssince 2011
from 15.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.6%
−10.8 ptssince 2011
from 81.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
60.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
57.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.4%
−83.4 ptssince 2013
from 91.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Berwick, Maine?

Berwick, Maine has about 2,277 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Berwick, Maine?

The typical household in Berwick, Maine earns about $65,464 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 $220,900, and the typical rent is about $791 a month.

How educated are people in Berwick, Maine?

About 44.2% 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 3.2% of people in Berwick, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

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