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East Berlin

Pennsylvania · 1,542 residents · 0.703 sq mi
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East Berlin has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $181,900. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% 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
1,542
+13%since 2000
from 1,365 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,193 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 1,942 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.2
+22%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024East Berlin
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,250
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,819 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,978
+66%since 2000
from $19,818 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.1%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.6%
US avg: 10%
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$181,900
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $108,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$900
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $491 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 63.2% in 2000
32.3% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+8%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(1,312)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(39)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.9%(108)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(1,381)
Black0.9%(14)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(85)
Asian0.7%(11)
Other1.3%(20)
Diversity Score20.1%(310)
Diversity Score
20
+155%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.8%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
+70%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2011
from 65.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.2%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.1%
−89.1 ptssince 2013
from 93.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Berlin, Pennsylvania?

East Berlin, Pennsylvania has about 1,542 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in East Berlin, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in East Berlin, Pennsylvania earns about $60,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Berlin, Pennsylvania expensive?

In East Berlin, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $181,900, and the typical rent is about $900 a month.

How educated are people in East Berlin, Pennsylvania?

About 22.8% of adults age 25 and over in East Berlin, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Berlin, Pennsylvania?

About 3.7% of people in East Berlin, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has East Berlin, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, East Berlin, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 327 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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

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