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Berlin

New Hampshire · 9,425 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 $39,091. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $85,100. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 50% less than the New Hampshire median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,425
−9%since 2000
from 10,331 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
154 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 168 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.3
+7%since 2000
from 42.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K11K11K12K1990201020202024Berlin
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,091
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,647 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,246
+35%since 2000
from $15,780 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.7%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,100
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$673
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $382 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 61.3% in 2000
38.6% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+12%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(8,194)
Black4.3%(405)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(346)
Asian0.7%(63)
Other1.2%(111)
Diversity Score23.6%(2,226)
Diversity Score
24
+680%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.4%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
+48%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.8%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.8%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 56.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.5%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.8%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
42.2%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.7%
−75.8 ptssince 2013
from 87.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Berlin, New Hampshire?

Berlin, New Hampshire has about 9,425 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Berlin, New Hampshire earns about $39,091 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 $85,100, and the typical rent is about $673 a month.

How educated are people in Berlin, New Hampshire?

About 12.8% 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 16.5% 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 2,395 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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