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Berlin

Pennsylvania · 1,956 residents (2025 est.) · 0.916 sq mi
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Berlin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,574. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $117,900. With a median age of 47.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 27% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,481
+13%since 2000
from 2,192 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,709 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 2,393 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.3
+15%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,956 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Berlin
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,574
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,219 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,071
+73%since 2000
from $15,614 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.4%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.309
−27%since 2010
from 0.422 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Information6.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,900
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$725
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $340 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 65.9% in 2000
28.3% rent
Vacancy rate
6.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.6%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.1%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
−15%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
46
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(2,179)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(4)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.4%(30)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(2,255)
Black0.6%(14)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(80)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.3%(132)
Diversity Score21.2%(527)
Diversity Score
21
+1458%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
+58%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% 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
3.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.7%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 58.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.4%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.5%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.8%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2012
from 17.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.1%
−89.5 ptssince 2013
from 91.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.6%
+15.2 ptssince 2017
from 74.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 99.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Berlin, Pennsylvania?

Berlin, Pennsylvania has about 2,481 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Berlin, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Berlin, Pennsylvania earns about $56,574 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Berlin, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Berlin, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $117,900, and the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in Berlin, Pennsylvania?

About 14.3% of adults age 25 and over in Berlin, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Berlin, Pennsylvania?

About 7.2% of people in Berlin, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Berlin, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Berlin, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 433 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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

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