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Berlin

New Hampshire · 10,051 residents · 61.349 sq mi
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Berlin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,920. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $102,600. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 38% less than the New Hampshire median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,051
−3%since 2000
from 10,331 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
164 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 168 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.7
+5%since 2000
from 42.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K11K11K12K1990201020202024Berlin
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,920
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,647 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,244
+28%since 2000
from $15,780 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.403
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,600
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$595
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $382 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.2%
−29.1 ptssince 2000
from 61.3% in 2000
39.1% rent
Vacancy rate
11.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+36%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(10,105)
Black0.2%(19)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(68)
Asian0.4%(38)
Other0%
Diversity Score3%(313)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(9,597)
Black0.8%(80)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(152)
Asian0.3%(28)
Other0.8%(80)
Diversity Score8.4%(840)
Diversity Score
8
+176%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.5%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
+53%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% 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
11.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.1%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.3%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Berlin, New Hampshire?

Berlin, New Hampshire has about 10,051 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Berlin, New Hampshire?

The typical household in Berlin, New Hampshire earns about $38,920 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Berlin, New Hampshire expensive?

In Berlin, New Hampshire, the median home is worth about $102,600, and the typical rent is about $595 a month.

How educated are people in Berlin, New Hampshire?

About 10.3% of adults age 25 and over in Berlin, New Hampshire hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Berlin, New Hampshire?

About 14.2% of people in Berlin, New Hampshire live below the federal poverty line.

Has Berlin, New Hampshire grown since 1990?

Yes, Berlin, New Hampshire has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,769 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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