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CITY · 2020 ACS

West Berlin

New Jersey · 2,686 residents · 1.171 sq mi
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West Berlin is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $85,405. Population has declined 7% since 2021. Median home value is $177,200. Poverty is rare here, at 4.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% 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
2,686
−7%vs 2021
vs 2,873 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,294 / sq mi
−7%vs 2021
vs 2,453 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
Median age
40.8
−7%vs 2021
vs 43.9 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 2020 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K20202024West Berlin
20242K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,405
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $92,365 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,747
−6%vs 2021
vs $33,813 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.4%
−8.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 63.3% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.1%
+0.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 3.2% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade24.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$177,200
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $189,800 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,231
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $1,388 in 2021
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.0%
+10.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 69.8% in 2021
20.0% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+1%vs 2021
vs 2.1 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic70.3%(2,020)
Black2.8%(81)
Hispanic / Latino15.9%(456)
Asian8.7%(251)
Other2.3%(65)
Diversity Score58.9%(1,693)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.2%(1,993)
Black5.1%(137)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(285)
Asian5.1%(137)
Other2%(53)
Diversity Score49.6%(1,332)
Diversity Score
50
−16%vs 2021
vs 59 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.0%
+4.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 23.8% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
+7.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 83.8% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−0.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.9% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.8 min
−6%vs 2021
vs 33.9 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.0%
−1.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 86.5% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.8%
−1.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 9.2% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−0.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.6% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.1%
−0.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 74.4% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.4%
+6.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 26.0% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
−2.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 54.5% in 2021
Female
48.3%
+2.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 45.5% in 2021
Foreign born
17.2%
−4.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 22.1% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.2%
−4.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 18.9% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Berlin, New Jersey?

West Berlin, New Jersey has about 2,686 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Berlin, New Jersey earns about $85,405 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 $177,200, and the typical rent is about $1,231 a month.

How educated are people in West Berlin, New Jersey?

About 28.0% 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 4.1% 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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