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Berlin

New Jersey · 7,628 residents (2025 est.) · 3.594 sq mi
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Berlin is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $102,855. Population has grown 23% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $336,300. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,539
+23%since 2000
from 6,149 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,098 / sq mi
−5%since 2009
from 2,198 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
39.0
+2%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:7,628 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K7K7K8K1990201020202024Berlin
20248K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.1%(231)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.6%(495)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148%(601)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 198%(604)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 248.2%(620)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3412.5%(944)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 449.3%(699)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5417%(1,281)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6412.9%(975)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 749.2%(690)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 842.9%(215)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.4%(184)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$102,855
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,286 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,514
+89%since 2000
from $24,675 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.1%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.404
−6%since 2010
from 0.431 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance10.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$336,300
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $136,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,439
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $642 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.6%
−12.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
29.4% rent
Vacancy rate
6.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.7%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
−10%since 2009
from 3.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
52
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Berlin on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(5,703)
Black2.1%(131)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(130)
Asian1.7%(103)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.3%(5,226)
Black15.8%(1,190)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(667)
Asian1.7%(128)
Other4.4%(328)
Diversity Score
61
+337%since 2009
from 14 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican5.9%(448)
Mexican1.4%(108)
Dominican1.2%(93)
Cuban0.2%(17)
Asian origin
Asian Indian1.1%(84)
Korean0.3%(24)
Filipino0.1%(7)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German19.6%(1,479)
Italian18.3%(1,379)
Irish17.5%(1,316)
English9.5%(714)
Polish8.5%(639)
American4.3%(321)
French2.8%(211)
West Indian2.6%(195)
Jamaican2.4%(184)
Romanian2%(150)
Welsh1.9%(146)
+ 14 more ancestry groups with data
Ukrainian1.6%(123)
Hungarian1.2%(88)
Russian0.8%(64)
Dutch0.7%(51)
Greek0.7%(51)
Swedish0.7%(51)
Scottish0.7%(50)
Scotch-Irish0.6%(46)
Croatian0.2%(15)
Danish0.2%(14)
Lithuanian0.2%(14)
Norwegian0.2%(14)
Nigerian0.1%(11)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Italian population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.4%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 24.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.4%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.4 min
+94%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 68.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.4%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
5.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.7%
−48.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2012
from 14.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.3%
−89.6 ptssince 2013
from 91.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.5%
+10.8 ptssince 2017
from 78.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2016
from 93.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2016
from 2.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married41.7%(1,232)
Married48.9%(1,447)
Widowed2.8%(82)
Divorced6.6%(196)
Women 15+
Never married37.7%(1,228)
Married45.7%(1,488)
Widowed8.3%(269)
Divorced8.3%(270)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Berlin, New Jersey?

Berlin, New Jersey has about 7,539 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Berlin, New Jersey earns about $102,855 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Berlin, New Jersey expensive?

In Berlin, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $336,300, and the typical rent is about $1,439 a month.

How educated are people in Berlin, New Jersey?

About 37.4% of adults age 25 and over in Berlin, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Berlin, New Jersey?

About 8.4% of people in Berlin, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Berlin, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Berlin, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,867 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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

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