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West Berlin

New Jersey · 2,285 residents · 1.171 sq mi
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West Berlin is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $99,674. Population has declined 10% since 2023. Median home value is $236,800. Poverty is rare here, at 1.1% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,285
−10%since 2023
from 2,533 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,951 / sq mi
−10%since 2023
from 2,163 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
42.4
−17%since 2023
from 51.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K20202024West Berlin
20242K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$99,674
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $75,000 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,174
+9%since 2023
from $37,883 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.310
−11%since 2023
from 0.350 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade13.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information5.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$236,800
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $224,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,384
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,321 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 79.2% in 2023
20.6% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.1%
−22.8 ptssince 2023
from 28.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.4%
+19.1 ptssince 2023
from 32.3% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
−21%since 2023
from 3.0 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic63.4%(1,605)
Black7%(178)
Hispanic / Latino14.5%(367)
Asian14.7%(372)
Other0.4%(11)
Diversity Score68.9%(1,745)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81%(1,851)
Black1.3%(30)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(175)
Asian7.1%(162)
Other2.9%(67)
Diversity Score41.5%(948)
Diversity Score
41
−40%since 2023
from 69 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 23.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2023
from 79.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
−17%since 2023
from 33.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.2%
−19.7 ptssince 2023
from 87.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.0%
+8.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.9%
+9.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 8.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 1.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 72.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 8.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.8%
+7.6 ptssince 2023
from 42.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 50.1% in 2023
Female
47.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 49.9% in 2023
Foreign born
13.8%
−15.2 ptssince 2023
from 29.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 18.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.6%
−8.0 ptssince 2023
from 19.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 94.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
79.3%
+12.2 ptssince 2023
from 67.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.6%
−9.8 ptssince 2023
from 12.4% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Berlin, New Jersey?

West Berlin, New Jersey has about 2,285 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Berlin, New Jersey earns about $99,674 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Berlin, New Jersey expensive?

In West Berlin, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $236,800, and the typical rent is about $1,384 a month.

How educated are people in West Berlin, New Jersey?

About 26.3% of adults age 25 and over in West Berlin, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Berlin, New Jersey?

About 1.1% of people in West Berlin, 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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