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CITY · 2020 ACS

Lower Berkshire Valley

New Jersey · 617 residents · 1.009 sq mi
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Lower Berkshire Valley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $100,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2021. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $365,000. With a median age of 47.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
50% 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

617
+9%vs 2021
vs 564 in 2021
2020 – 2024
611 / sq mi
+9%vs 2021
vs 559 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
47.9
−13%vs 2021
vs 54.9 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
43248353358363420202024Lower Berkshire Valley
2024449
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$100,625
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $121,136 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2023
$58,118
−16%vs 2021
vs $69,248 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
82.2%
+4.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 78.0% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
4.1%
−0.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 4.3% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

$365,000
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $365,900 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
81.1%
−1.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 83.0% in 2021
18.9% rent
3.6
+20%vs 2021
vs 3.0 in 2021
2020 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(516)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian3.4%(19)
Other5.1%(29)
Diversity Score19.9%(112)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.3%(508)
Black2.4%(15)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(66)
Asian1.6%(10)
Other13.5%(83)
Diversity Score52.6%(324)
53
+164%vs 2021
vs 20 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

49.6%
−0.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 50.0% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
6.6%
−0.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 7.1% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

42.4 min
+5%vs 2021
vs 40.3 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
81.3%
−3.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 85.1% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
71.8%
−1.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 73.1% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
41.9%
+3.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 38.5% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

55.8%
+1.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 54.4% in 2021
44.2%
−1.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 45.6% in 2021
0.8%
+0.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
2.2%
+2.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lower Berkshire Valley, New Jersey?

Lower Berkshire Valley, New Jersey has about 617 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lower Berkshire Valley, New Jersey?

The typical household in Lower Berkshire Valley, New Jersey earns about $100,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lower Berkshire Valley, New Jersey expensive?

In Lower Berkshire Valley, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $365,000.

How educated are people in Lower Berkshire Valley, New Jersey?

About 49.6% of adults age 25 and over in Lower Berkshire Valley, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lower Berkshire Valley, New Jersey?

About 4.1% of people in Lower Berkshire Valley, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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

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