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CITY · 2020 ACS

Berlin

New Jersey · 7,489 residents · 3.594 sq mi
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Berlin is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $96,065. Population has grown 22% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $238,300. Poverty is rare here, at 3.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% 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
7,489
+22%since 2000
from 6,149 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
42.9
+12%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K7K7K8K1990201020202024Berlin
20248K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 54.3%(320)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.5%(409)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147%(526)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.8%(507)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.3%(396)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3410.9%(818)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4413.1%(980)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5414.7%(1,101)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6414.3%(1,073)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 749.2%(690)
US avg: 10%
75 to 846%(447)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over3%(222)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$96,065
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,286 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,371
+64%since 2000
from $24,675 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.1%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$238,300
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $136,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,313
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $642 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
21.2% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−31%since 2009
from 3.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.3%(6,092)
Black4.6%(346)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(422)
Asian3.4%(258)
Other2%(153)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.6%(119)
Salvadoran1.3%(99)
Argentine1%(73)
Colombian0.4%(30)
Cuban0.3%(21)
Asian origin
Asian Indian0.8%(62)
Filipino0.1%(9)
Chinese0.1%(4)
Ancestry
Irish28.1%(2,116)
Italian26.8%(2,020)
English14.8%(1,118)
German13.3%(1,006)
American4.9%(369)
Polish4.5%(340)
French3.3%(248)
Norwegian2.7%(203)
Slovak1.4%(102)
Greek1.3%(98)
Russian1.2%(93)
+ 12 more ancestry groups with data
Welsh1.1%(83)
Swedish0.6%(48)
Dutch0.6%(44)
Lebanese0.3%(19)
Austrian0.2%(16)
Czech0.2%(16)
Lithuanian0.2%(16)
Canadian0.1%(11)
Ukrainian0.1%(11)
Scottish0.1%(7)
Finnish0%(3)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.1%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 24.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.6 min
+79%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 68.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.5%
−21.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.1%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
55.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.9%
−90.0 ptssince 2013
from 91.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
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 7,489 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Berlin, New Jersey earns about $96,065 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 $238,300, and the typical rent is about $1,313 a month.

How educated are people in Berlin, New Jersey?

About 34.1% 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 3.1% 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 1,817 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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

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