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Berlin

New Jersey · 7,588 residents · 3.594 sq mi
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Berlin is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $65,771. Population has grown 23% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $255,300. Poverty is rare here, at 6.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,588
+23%since 2000
from 6,149 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,111 / sq mi
+23%since 2000
from 1,711 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.1
+8%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K7K7K8K1990201020202024Berlin
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,771
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,286 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,672
+36%since 2000
from $24,675 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
43.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.431
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$255,300
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $136,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$857
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $642 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
62.1%
−20.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
19.0% rent
Vacancy rate
3.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.4%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
79.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.9
+72%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(5,703)
Black2.1%(131)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(130)
Asian1.7%(103)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.4%(885)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(6,714)
Black4.1%(309)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(237)
Asian2.8%(210)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score23.6%(1,789)
Diversity Score
24
+64%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 24.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
+52%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
5.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
41.4%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
49.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
5.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.1%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Berlin, New Jersey?

Berlin, New Jersey has about 7,588 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Berlin, New Jersey earns about $65,771 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 $255,300, and the typical rent is about $857 a month.

How educated are people in Berlin, New Jersey?

About 26.4% 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 6.6% 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 1,916 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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