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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Berlin

Wisconsin · 5,385 residents · 5.918 sq mi
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Berlin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,421. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $42,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

5,385
+2%vs 2000
vs 5,305 in 2000
1990 – 2025
910 / sq mi
+2%vs 2000
vs 896 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.5
−7%vs 2000
vs 38.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024Berlin
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,421
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $36,896 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,893
−38%vs 2000
vs $17,667 in 2000
US average: $14,340
11.3%
+4.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$42,100
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $77,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$297
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $434 in 2000
US average: $450
67.9%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 68.5% in 2000
32.1% rent
1.9
−10%vs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(4,968)
Black0.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(242)
Asian0.7%(38)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.1%(692)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(5,286)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(70)
Asian0.9%(47)
Other1%(52)
Diversity Score7.6%(408)
8
−42%vs 2000
vs 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.2%
−5.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
74.0%
−7.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.1%
+0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.3 min
+10%vs 2000
vs 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Berlin, Wisconsin?

Berlin, Wisconsin has about 5,385 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Berlin, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Berlin, Wisconsin earns about $22,421 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Berlin, Wisconsin expensive?

In Berlin, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $42,100, and the typical rent is about $297 a month.

How educated are people in Berlin, Wisconsin?

About 10.2% of adults age 25 and over in Berlin, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Berlin, Wisconsin?

About 11.3% of people in Berlin, Wisconsin 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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