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New Berlin

New York · 906 residents (2025 est.) · 1.066 sq mi
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New Berlin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,958. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $108,100. The poverty rate of 24.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
989
−12%since 2000
from 1,129 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
928 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 1,059 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.0
−9%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:906 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7628921K1K1K1990201020202024New Berlin
2024989
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,958
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,885 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,961
+76%since 2000
from $15,344 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.6%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.479
+8%since 2010
from 0.442 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services13.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance0.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,100
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$868
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $422 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 62.4% in 2000
41.4% rent
Vacancy rate
19.5%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.5%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+33%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
19
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(1,099)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(10)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.8%(43)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(942)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(19)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other2.4%(24)
Diversity Score11.5%(114)
Diversity Score
11
+205%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.1%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.9%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
−3%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.2%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 71.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.9%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 58.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
26.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.6%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
58.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2012
from 23.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.5%
−82.2 ptssince 2013
from 87.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.8%
+26.3 ptssince 2017
from 65.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 98.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Berlin, New York?

New Berlin, New York has about 989 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Berlin, New York earns about $48,958 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Berlin, New York expensive?

In New Berlin, New York, the median home is worth about $108,100, and the typical rent is about $868 a month.

How educated are people in New Berlin, New York?

About 17.9% of adults age 25 and over in New Berlin, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Berlin, New York?

About 24.6% of people in New Berlin, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Berlin, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, New Berlin, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 231 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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

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