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South Berwick

Maine · 3,381 residents · 2.744 sq mi
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South Berwick is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $90,972. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $396,700. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

3,381
−2%since 2023
from 3,441 in 2023
2020 – 2024
1,232 / sq mi
−2%since 2023
from 1,254 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
41.4
−10%since 2023
from 45.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
3K3K4K4K4K20202024South Berwick
20243K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$90,972
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $77,493 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$47,311
+9%since 2023
from $43,539 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 61.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
4.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.399
−2%since 2023
from 0.405 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$396,700
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $340,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
$1,702
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,390 in 2023
US average: $1,442
67.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 68.7% in 2023
33.0% rent
4.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
20.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 18.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
51.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 50.4% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
4.4
−1%since 2023
from 4.4 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(3,069)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6%(207)
Asian1.1%(39)
Other3.7%(126)
Diversity Score24.9%(858)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(3,063)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(91)
Asian0.6%(20)
Other6.1%(207)
Diversity Score21.8%(739)
22
−12%since 2023
from 25 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

47.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2023
from 40.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 97.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
17.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 16.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.3 min
+14%since 2023
from 25.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
79.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2023
from 74.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
4.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
13.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 15.8% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
2.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

4.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2023
from 10.2% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
75.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 73.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
6.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 10.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
58.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 53.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

44.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 47.1% in 2023
55.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 52.9% in 2023
6.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
7.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 10.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
22.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 20.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
5.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 7.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
95.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 92.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
91.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 95.8% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Berwick, Maine?

South Berwick, Maine has about 3,381 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in South Berwick, Maine?

The typical household in South Berwick, Maine earns about $90,972 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Berwick, Maine expensive?

In South Berwick, Maine, the median home is worth about $396,700, and the typical rent is about $1,702 a month.

How educated are people in South Berwick, Maine?

About 47.2% of adults age 25 and over in South Berwick, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Berwick, Maine?

About 4.8% of people in South Berwick, Maine 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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