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South Berwick

Maine · 3,825 residents · 2.744 sq mi
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South Berwick has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,777. Population has held roughly steady since 2021. Median home value is $256,400. Poverty is rare here, at 4.4% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

3,825
+6%vs 2021
vs 3,596 in 2021
2020 – 2024
1,394 / sq mi
+6%vs 2021
vs 1,310 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
40.0
−1%vs 2021
vs 40.5 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
3K3K4K4K4K20202024South Berwick
20243K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$70,777
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $74,286 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$36,991
−2%vs 2021
vs $37,889 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.2%
−0.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 48.2% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
4.4%
+1.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 3.0% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 10%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$256,400
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $284,700 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
$958
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $1,163 in 2021
US average: $1,124
68.8%
+0.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 68.2% in 2021
31.2% rent
3.6
−5%vs 2021
vs 3.8 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(3,194)
Black1.4%(49)
Hispanic / Latino7%(250)
Asian0.3%(11)
Other2.6%(92)
Diversity Score25.7%(923)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(3,502)
Black0.6%(24)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(74)
Asian0.9%(33)
Other3.2%(121)
Diversity Score16%(612)
16
−38%vs 2021
vs 26 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

43.9%
+1.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 42.1% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.6%
−1.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 94.0% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
17.0%
+1.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 15.3% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.8 min
+1%vs 2021
vs 25.6 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
81.8%
−1.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 83.5% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
3.4%
+0.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.7% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

6.8%
+2.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 4.2% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
71.6%
−4.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 75.8% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
50.3%
−0.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 50.5% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

51.3%
+0.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 51.0% in 2021
48.7%
−0.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 49.0% in 2021
3.3%
+0.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.5% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
3.2%
+1.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 1.9% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Berwick, Maine?

South Berwick, Maine has about 3,825 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Berwick, Maine earns about $70,777 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 $256,400, and the typical rent is about $958 a month.

How educated are people in South Berwick, Maine?

About 43.9% 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 4.4% 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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